So, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, a.k.a. Harry and Meghan, recently did a superstar tour of Nigeria that was more talked about than a new TikTok dance craze. Now, Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, gave a speech afterward, and some folks thought she threw shade at Meghan. Spoiler alert: she didn’t. Not even a shadow of shade. Even the Daily Mail, who loves to stir the pot like a caffeinated chef, couldn’t twist it that way convincingly.
So, what did First Lady Tinubu actually say? She basically told young women, “Hey, you don’t need to dress like you’re heading to a Hollywood premiere or a Vegas pool party to be awesome.” She mentioned Meghan in a way that was more “Yay, Meghan!” than “Nay, Meghan!” She was like, “Even Meghan, who’s part Nigerian, came here to soak up our awesome culture.” But of course, the internet being the internet, people started flinging words around like confetti at a wedding.
Here’s the tea: The First Lady’s office had to step in with a giant neon sign that said, “Hold up! She wasn’t throwing shade, just celebrating our heritage.” They clarified that Tinubu was just pointing out Meghan’s quest to connect with her roots, not critiquing her fashion choices. In other words, no wardrobe wars here!
So let’s recap the key points of the First Lady’s speech, which were about Nigeria’s youth and not a secret roast session of Meghan’s closet. She said, “We’re not hosting the Met Gala here. No need for nakedness in our culture—it’s not our jam. Be proud of where you come from. Meghan came here to see our culture because it’s awesome. So, embrace it!”
The First Lady’s office basically said, “Look, Meghan came here to vibe with us, not for a fashion critique.” This was after some media outlets went wild with the idea that Tinubu was throwing sartorial shade at Meghan. Seriously, people, get your ears checked!
So, let’s set the record straight: The First Lady’s speech was all about empowering young women to value their Nigerian heritage. She wasn’t telling women how to dress like some kind of fashion police; she was more like a cultural hype woman. And Meghan? She was just an example of someone who wanted to reconnect with her roots, not a contestant in a dress code debate.
Drama defused, mic dropped.
