In a surprising turn of events, a homeless woman in Nigeria has come forward with a scathing accusation against Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that Meghan made disparaging remarks about the Nigerian people during her 2018 royal tour of the country.
“She call us dirty, she say we all live in the gutter and have no dignity,” the woman said, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger and hurt. “I hear her say these things with my own ears. She thinks she better than us because she married the prince.”
The allegation has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian community, both at home and abroad. Many are outraged at the prospect of a member of the British royal family insulting their country and its people.
“This is 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 uses it to belittle 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 across Nigeria. The trip was intended 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 that was presented to the public.
“She looked down on us,” the woman said, her voice quivering with emotion. “She act like she better than everyone here. She say we all live in filth and have no respect for ourselves.”
The woman’s allegations have 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 that Meghan would say something so hateful and disrespectful,” said one Twitter user. “She’s always seemed like a compassionate person who cares about helping people in need.”
Others, however, are not so quick to dismiss the claims. “If this is true, then Meghan needs to be held accountable,” said another user. “There’s no excuse for insulting an entire country, especially one that she was a guest in. She should apologize to the Nigerian people immediately.”
The royal family has yet to comment on the accusations, leaving many to wonder if they will address the issue at all.
“This is a serious allegation, and it needs to be investigated,” said Nosu. “Meghan Markle has a responsibility to the people she claims to serve, and if she’s been abusing that power, then she needs to face the consequences.”
As the controversy continues to unfold, the homeless woman who made the initial accusation says she is not backing down.
“I know what I heard,” she said, her chin held high. “And I’m not going to let them silence me. Meghan Markle needs to answer for what she did.”
Whether the allegations prove to be true or not, the incident has once again shown a spotlight on the complex and often controversial relationship between the British monarchy and the countries they have historically colonized.
“This is just another example of the ongoing legacy of colonialism,” said Nosu. “The royal family still has a lot of work to do to truly make amends and build genuine, respectful relationships with the people of the Commonwealth.”
As the world waits to see how this story unfolds, one thing is clear: the homeless woman’s voice will not be easily silenced. She has ignited a firestorm of controversy that may have lasting implications for the royal family and their relationship with Nigeria and the broader African continent.