In a surprising turn of events, a homeless woman in Nigeria has made a scathing accusation against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims Meghan made derogatory remarks about the Nigerian people during her royal tour of the country in 2018.
“She calls us dirty, she says we all live in the gutter and we have no dignity,” the woman said, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger and pain. “I hear her say these things with my own ears. She thinks she’s better than us because she married the prince.”
This allegation sent shock waves through the Nigerian community, both at home and abroad. Many are outraged that a member of the British royal family would insult their country and its people.
“It’s an absolute disgrace,” said Amakan Wosu, a Nigerian-American activist. “Meghan Markle should be ashamed of herself. She has a platform and a voice, and she’s using it to demean an entire nation. It’s disgusting.”
The royal tour in question took place in October 2018, with Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, visiting several cities in Nigeria. The trip aimed to highlight the couple’s charitable work and their commitment to the Commonwealth of Nations. However, according to the homeless woman’s account, Meghan’s behavior behind the scenes was far from the image of compassion and goodwill presented to the public.
“She despised us,” the woman said, her voice trembling with emotion. “She acts like she’s better than everyone here. She says we all live in dirt and have no respect for ourselves.”
The woman’s allegations sparked a heated debate on social media, with some defending Meghan and others demanding an explanation from the royal family.
“I find it hard to believe Meghan would say something so hateful and disrespectful,” one Twitter user said. “She always seemed like a compassionate person who cared about helping people in need.”
Others, however, are not so quick to dismiss these claims. “If this is true then Meghan needs to be held accountable,” another user said. “There is no excuse for insulting an entire country, especially the one she was invited to. She should immediately apologize to the Nigerian people.”
The royal family has yet to comment on the accusations, leaving many wondering if they will address the issue.
“This is a serious allegation and it must be investigated,” Nosu said. “Meghan Markle has a responsibility to the people she claims to serve, and if she abuses that power, then she must face the consequences.”
As the controversy continues to grow, the homeless woman who first made the accusation says she’s not backing down.
“I know what I heard,” she said, her chin raised. “And I’m not going to let them silence me. Meghan Markle needs to answer for what she did.”
Whether the allegations prove true or not, the incident has once again highlighted the complex and often controversial relationship between the British monarchy and the countries it has historically colonized.
“This is just another example of the continuing legacy of colonialism,” Nosu said. “The Royal Family still has much work to do to truly make amends and build authentic and respectful relationships with the people of the Commonwealth.”
As the world waits to see how this story unfolds, one thing is clear: the voices of homeless women will not be easily silenced. It has sparked a storm of controversy that could have lasting implications for the royal family and its relationship with Nigeria and the African continent as a whole.
