Meghan Markle to trace her Nigerian heritage as she visits with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be visiting Nigeria later this month and it seems the Duchess of Sussex has a special reason for going on the trip.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit the country to participate in talks on the Invictus Games. During their trip, they will take part in cultural activities and meet with service members and their families.

Harry and Meghan’s trip to Nigeria will be their first visit to the African country as a couple and it holds a special place in Meghan’s heart. Here, we’ve taken a look at Meghan’s Nigerian heritage, as fans say they can’t wait to welcome their “beloved sister”.

Meghan revealed she has Nigerian ancestry and said she is “43 per cent Nigerian”. During an interview with Nigerian-American actor Ziwe on her podcast Archetypes, Meghan said she discovered her ancestry after having her genealogy done “a couple of years ago”.

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At the time, she said she didn’t know which tribe her ancestors were from but planned to “dig deeper into all of this”. Ziwe said the news was “huge for our community,” adding: “No, honestly, you do look like a Nigerian, you look like my aunt Uzo. So this is great.”

Special nickname

After Meghan revealed her Nigerian heritage, she and Harry spent time with Team Nigeria at the 2023 Invictus Games. The team gave her a special nickname to commemorate their bond.

Meghan was given the Nigerian name Amira Ngozi Lolo, which holds a special royal meaning. “Amira” means warrior princess from a legend, while “Ngozi” means blessed and “Lolo” means royal wife.

Harry joked about Meghan’s ancestry during his opening speech at the Invictus Games. He said: “Now, I’m not saying we play favourites in our home, but since my wife discovered she’s of Nigerian descent, it’s likely to get a little bit more competitive this year.”

‘Beloved sister’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Nigeria later this month after Harry’s return trip to the UK. Fans can’t wait for Meghan to visit and have taken to social media to share their excitement.

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One person posted on X: “I’m excited about this news! Our beloved sister, Meghan and our brother-in-law, Harry are welcome to Nigeria!” Another said: “Nigerians ecstatically welcomed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry into their arms.”

A third fan wrote: “Harry and Meghan are coming to Nigeria in May! We cannot wait to welcome them! And our good sis is coming home for the first time. We have been waiting since she discovered she’s a daughter of the soil.”