Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex has revealed that she is 43% Nigerian.
According to the Mirror, Meghan disclosed this about her genetic heritage in the latest episode of her podcast, Archetypes.
The American member of the British royal family also said she desired to learn more about her roots.
" I just had my genealogy done a couple of years ago, I’m 43% Nigerian, ” Meghan told her guests which included American actress Issa Rae, Nigerian-American writer Ziwe Fumudoh, and professor Emily Bernards.
We further asked the Duchess of Sussex what tribe she is from, “Are you serious? This is huge. Igbo, Yoruba, do we know?”, Ziwe enquired.
Meghan answered saying, “I’m going to start to dig deeper into all of this because anyone that I’ve told, especially Nigerian women, are just like, what?”
The revelation was the first time Meghan opened up about her ancestral background on the public stage.
Nigerians celebrate Meghan Markel's genetic heritage.
Nigerians on Twitter have reacted with excitement at the revelation that Meghan Merkel has Nigerian roots.
According to The Punch, a tweep @Cryptoaristocr4, said, “Duchess, your battles are our own now. Don’t worry, your enemies are our enemies and your friends are our friends. So you’re Nigerian. No wonder the drive is there. The poise, self-confidence, and self-belief. God bless you, your Highness.”
Another tweep, @LuciaPrincess8, wrote, “Meghan’s work ethic should have been a clear indication that she’s got some Nigerian blood in her. Nigerians are one of the most hardworking people.”
An excited @gayleLackey11 tweeted, “Okay Meghan is 43% Nigerian. You go, girl. I love it!”
“Me finding out Meghan Markle is 43% Nigerian makes so much sense. Shout out to my Nigerian sister,” @here4v1bes said.
Image: The Punch.
@Roseangel009 said, “Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex reveals that she is 43% Nigerian. No wonder! I felt sisterly love for her. Her pain seems to be my pain then. I was touched by the way she was treated in the Royal house then.”
Some Nigerians have gone ahead to give the Duchess some indigenous names.
@Roma49397809, said, “Meghan Markle says she is 43% Nigerian, so let us decide her name: Igbo – Meghan chinyere Markle, Hause – Meghan Amina Markle. Yoruba – Meghan Bissi Markle, Edo – Meghan Ochoge Markle.”
However, a well-known Twitter influencer, Daniel Regha, criticized Nigerians for celebrating the news about Meghan’s genetic heritage.
He wrote, “When Queen Elizabeth died, most Nigerians were quick to condemn the entire Royal family due to their acts during the colonial era, but today same Nigerians are jubilating because Meghan Markle (Duchess of Sussex) claims to be 43% Nigerian. So what changed? Nigeria my country.”
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