Meghan and Harry spotted out and about - Naija Edition

[skullbabe]

Part 5 of (mostly 😂) drama-free and positive threads, delving into all things Meghan and Harry. Whether it’s the causes they support, their business initiatives, or Meghan’s fashion choices (Harry’s too, on occasion 😉), there’s plenty to discuss. Just a pro-tip - that there may be use of MLE terms and discussions of dupes - you might want to exit stage left if these things offend. Hat tip to @queentim for the original inspiration.

A.M.E.N.!

Now THIS one had me in stitches, thanks @Delectable !

You can tell this Naija trip was a HUGE SUCCESS as the normally batsh*t British media can't find anything negative of any significance to say, despite no doubt desperately muck-racking!

Ofcourse it's not. Most people love them which is why British media works tirelessly with the Bucks palace to manipulate.

What does this mean?

Well Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth and with a nod from the Royal Family no doubt the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office could grasp this opportunity with both hands and and work on a joint programme to carry forward some of these noble initaives. That would require some grown up thinking from them though and a re-examination of the half-in half-out option that was on the table. King Charles would find some solace from healing the relationship with his estranged son and William could grow a pair and be reunited with his only brother. Most folks would find great joy in such a mending of broken bridges and the Royal Family would also get some kudos in return.

The sad truth is Charles is trapped within the institution - probably with limited capacity to do such a thing. I remember Tom Bowyer chillingly threatening him if he backtracked on that as he is the institution first and human second.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-11638381/TOM-BOWER-No-one-knows-better-Charles-Prince-Harry-barely-scratched-surface.html

Yes, thank you @Delectable . I’ve read your posts with interest.

Thanks OP for the thread and your imput, and working hard to keep it on track.

Well Nigeria is a member of the Commonwealth and with a nod from the Royal Family no doubt the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office could grasp this opportunity with both hands and and work on a joint programme to carry forward some of these noble initaives. That would require some grown up thinking from them though and a re-examination of the half-in half-out option that was on the table. King Charles would find some solace from healing the relationship with his estranged son and William could grow a pair and be reunited with his only brother. Most folks would find great joy in such a mending of broken bridges and the Royal Family would also get some kudos in return.

I don’t think Nigeria being a
member of the Commonwealth gives the UK government or the monarchy the right to dictate to them what their domestic policy should be. There is already international pressure on them to end these practices. I think @Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar was just pointing out that the new Princess of Nigeria is conveniently overlooking the less savoury side of things. She is in no position to exert any influence

Nigeria is an independent state and Meghan Markle is an independent, private citizen with a massive platform and a new royal title from Nigeria. She is no longer anything to do with the British royal family - her choice. Nigeria is also an immensely wealthy country full of the immensely wealthy and well connected elites showcased by you and other posters on this thread. It is not up to any other country to sort out Nigeria's problems and it is certainly not King Charles' problem or that of the Commonwealth. If the FCO chooses to help sort out Nigeria's many serious human rights violations and corruption, it will need to be at the request of the Nigerian government and executed via official governmental/diplomatic channels and official organisations, not Meghan and Harry and their dubious enterprises. If Nigeria will only accept help if Meghan and Harry are allowed a half in, half out deal back into the British Royal Family, then I am afraid that's not going happen, and you should be ashamed to suggest that helping poor citizens in Nigeria should be at the mercy of the egos of two US based celebrity elites.

Why does an immensely rich country that can afford to shell out millions for this visit need donated sanitary products from the West?

If you would prefer to donate closer to home please consider donating here or consider petitioning the government here to end gendered pricing

Gushing praise about this "triumphant" Nigeria trip by the "star power" couple from the ever so opportunistic Independent.

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/being-royal-still-what-meghan-harry-do-best-3052465

"Flicking through the coverage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s triumphant tour of Nigeria, you would be forgiven for thinking that the past four years had not happened. That there had been no “Megxit”, no freedom flight taking the couple to California by way of Canada, that the couple were still very much working royals.
For this three-day visit to the bustling African nation bore all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour. There were smiling school children, a formal welcome ceremony, dance routines to showcase local culture, engagements highlighting causes close to the couple’s heart (female empowerment and mental wellbeing) and careful sartorial choices intended to pay homage to their host nation.
It came off beautifully.
The couple displayed the easy charisma and star power of their royal tours of old. Prince Harry took part in a training session of sitting volleyball with injured servicemen while Meghan – who is 43 per cent Nigerian according to a genealogy test she took – told students she saw herself in all of them before joking that she had “gotten the memo that I need to wear more colour so I can fit in with all of you”, sporting a scarlet spaghetti-strap dress by Lagos-based brand Oríré."

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@Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar
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Talking of batshit British media...

So this much vaunted "soft power" that is often trumpeted as one of the key strengths of the BRF is a bit of chimera. These changes if they are to ever happen will be driven by a wide range of pressures and education. They have to start somewhere. If you ask me the Commonwealth - the much loved institution by Queen Elizabeth has run it's course. It seems to do little but remind it's members of the colonial linkages to Britain who took their countries by force and often left through their policy of divide and rule lasting bitterness and strife beween competing factions that were shoehorned into artificial states drawn up by arbitary lines on the map and looted by the construct of the Royal Niger Company.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Nigeria

Thank you.
I've enjoyed sharing it with people who honour and respect beauty in culture.

I think it’s wonderful that Meghan is now a real princess in her own right. I hope she rises to the title.

In addressing the traditional rules and other elders at the reception in Lagos, Harry addressed them saying, "in-laws, at this point, we're family"😀.
He's so respectful and kind!
https://x.com/JazzieIntrovert/status/1789968933983756470 Meg seems to be saying something about her children.
Video from Lagos Diaspora https://x.com/JermainSanwoolu/status/1789687078734737504

At the meeting with the Lagos State Governor!

“in-laws”? Honestly it’s quite awkward.

Sorry, are you saying that Nigeria can't sort out its problems without help and guidance from the UK? Isn't that somewhat colonial thinking? What's actually stopping Nigeria seeking this help now from the international community? What's stopping right thinking Nigerians from stopping the abuses now in their own back yard - all the impressive elites showcased in these threads with their incredible credentials and long reaching influence could make massive changes, couldn't they, right now? The Commonwealth is an entirely voluntary association. No country needs to be in it, so if Nigeria finds it triggering of the past and thinks it has "run its course" then Nigeria could leave. I don't think anyone would have an issue with that.

https://x.com/imayhaveapoint/status/1789809161301024884 this video from the Okoyas.

You are absolutely correct, @skullbabe. Wealthy elites in wealthy countries should be the first port of call for looking after the poor in their own back yards. Especially those countries that do not benefit from overseas aid. Thank goodness the British taxpayers have deep pockets.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uks-38-million-aid-making-a-difference-in-nigeria-foreign-secretary-james-cleverly

Excellent work @Mymilkshakebringsallthepapstomycar , hopefully the 38 million helps the right people and doesn't disappear into the wrong pockets.

Equivalent of chucking a few coins in the bucket.

Based on various academic sources and estimates, it is suggested that Britain extracted hundreds of billions, potentially trillions of dollars worth of resources and wealth from Nigeria during the colonial era. This includes the value of agricultural products (like palm oil and cocoa), minerals (like tin and coal), and human capital.

However, this is a very rough estimate, and the true value could be higher or lower due to the complexities and uncertainties mentioned earlier.

It's important to note that this figure doesn't include the social, cultural, and environmental costs of colonialism, which are difficult to quantify in monetary terms but were significant nonetheless.
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General Consensus:

While a precise figure is elusive, there is a general consensus among historians and economists that Britain extracted significant wealth from Nigeria during the colonial period. This wealth contributed to the economic development of Britain while hindering the economic progress of Nigeria.

Harry, Meghan and Invictus, showing how it's done!

Loadsa pics in here:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/g60767356/harry-meghan-nigeria-tour-in-pictures/

Are you saying British taxpayers now ( who are on their asses themselves with food banks)
Are responsible for the wealth that colonial governments took?
The wealth that didn't benefit almost all of us alive today?
If 4 years ago is bringing up the past when criticism of h and m is mentioned well I don't know what to think about this!