Over the weekend, footage emerged of first lady Oluremi Tinubu discussing the fashions of some young Nigerian women, stating: “We don’t accept nakedness in our culture.”

Meghan Markle’s Nigeria Visit Sparks Debate

Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry has sparked social media debate following comments by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The couple spent several days in the country meeting school children and promoting the Invictus Games.

Tinubu’s remarks about young Nigerian women’s fashion, emphasizing cultural modesty, included a comment questioning Meghan’s visit: “Why did Meghan come here looking for Africa?” This led to mixed reactions online. Some interpreted it as criticism of Meghan, while others believed Tinubu was highlighting the importance of Nigerian cultural identity, which Meghan’s visit underscored.

Critics noted Meghan’s outfits did not align with Nigerian norms, though Tinubu did not directly comment on her attire. Instead, she criticized the Met Gala’s revealing fashions, asserting, “We don’t accept nakedness in our culture.”

Meghan did not attend the Met Gala, and the incident has sparked a broader conversation about cultural identity and Western influence in Nigeria.