Meghan Markle has become entangled in a contentious situation as Nigerians express strong disapproval towards the Duchess, accusing her of falsifying information related to her DNA examination.
Recently, Meghan extended her support to a newcomer at Prince Harry's Invictus Games by attending the sitting volleyball match between Nigeria and Ukraine during the sixth edition of the games in Dusseldorf, Germany.
At the event, she enthusiastically waved a Nigerian flag, showcasing her latest act of solidarity with Team Nigeria, a new addition this year alongside Colombia and Israel.
Both Meghan and Prince Harry, aged 38, actively participated in the events at the Mercer Spiel Arena, even taking time to take selfies with other spectators who were present to cheer for the Nigerian team.
Prince Harry, a former British Army member and the founding patron of the Invictus Games since its inception in 2014, typically maintains a neutral position at this international adaptive sports competition for military personnel and veterans.
However, this time, he openly acknowledged his wife's fervent support for Nigeria.
Nonetheless, a recent analytical piece examining Meghan Markle's ancestry has captured the attention of Nigerians, garnering significant retweets and likes.
The article meticulously analyzed Meghan's statements and contradicted her claims regarding her genetic background, presenting specific evidence to challenge her narrative.
The focus was on Meghan's assertion of having African lineage, with the author highlighting that the issue primarily revolves around melanin rather than direct hereditary descent.
To legitimately claim ancestry from one of the Nigerian tribes, the author argued that Meghan's mother would need to be the offspring of a Nigerian, which is not the case.
Meghan's family originates from Cleveland, Ohio, and the Ragland lineage can be traced back to William Ragland, a Methodist and slave owner who migrated from Cornwall, England, to North America in the 18th century, eventually settling in Virginia and North Carolina.
The article also questioned the legitimacy of Meghan's assertion of being 43% Nigerian, citing her genetic composition of 100% European descent on her father's side and less than 100% African descent on her mother's side as evidence against significant Nigerian heritage.
Furthermore, the article criticized Prince Harry for publicly discussing Meghan's ancestry, suggesting that his lack of understanding of genetics and ethnicity further demonstrates his perceived ignorance on the subject.
The author, well-versed in genetic genealogy and DNA testing for adoption searches, disputed the concept of recessive genes in autosomal DNA, the type commonly examined in ethnic DNA tests.
This controversy surrounding Meghan's claims about her DNA has ignited a heated debate and raised doubts about the accuracy of her statements, shedding light on the complexities of identity and heritage in the public sphere.
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