Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently disclosed that she has traced 43% of her ancestry back to Nigeria, describing this connection as “humbling.”
During her inaugural visit to Nigeria, she warmly referred to the country as “my country,” engaging with local women and advocating for mental health initiatives for veterans and young girls alongside Prince Harry.
In her journey of self-discovery, Meghan expressed how discovering her Nigerian heritage has been enlightening. She recounted the positive reception she received upon sharing her Nigerian roots, with many Nigerians praising her for embodying traits of bravery, resilience, courage, and beauty synonymous with Nigerian women.
Meghan initially revealed her Nigerian ancestry on her podcast in October 2022, where she discussed the results of a DNA-based test highlighting her Nigerian lineage.