Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, finds herself at the center of a heated controversy as Nigerians voice their strong opposition to her claims about her DNA test results.

The controversy arose after Meghan showed her support for Team Nigeria at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, an international adaptive sports tournament for service personnel and veterans.

During the event, she proudly waved a Nigerian flag, demonstrating her solidarity with the team.

Accompanied by Prince Harry, both 38 years old, Meghan wholeheartedly engaged in the action at the Mercer Spiel Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany.

They even took the time to graciously pose for selfies with fellow attendees who were there to support the Nigerian team.

It is worth noting that Prince Harry, the founding patron of the Invictus Games, usually maintains a neutral stance at the tournament.

However, this time, he publicly acknowledged his wife’s passionate support for Nigeria.

However, a recent analysis article has caught the attention of Nigerians, garnering numerous retweets and likes.

The article meticulously dissects Meghan Markle’s claims and challenges her narrative regarding her genetic roots.

It questions her assertion of having black blood, highlighting that the issue primarily pertains to melanin rather than hereditary lineage.

The author of the article argues that for Meghan to truly descend from one of the Nigerian tribes, her mother would have had to be the offspring of a Nigerian, which is not the case.

Meghan’s family originates from Cleveland, Ohio, and the Ragland name can be traced back to William Ragland, a Methodist and slaveholder who migrated from Cornwall, England, to North America during the 18th century, eventually settling in Virginia and North Carolina.

Furthermore, the article casts doubt on Meghan’s claim of being 43% Nigerian.

The author asserts that considering Meghan’s genetic makeup, which is 100% European on her father’s side and less than 100% African on her mother’s side, it is highly unlikely that she has any significant Nigerian heritage.

The article also criticizes Prince Harry for publicly mentioning Meghan’s heritage, implying that his lack of understanding of genetics and ethnicity further highlights his perceived ignorance on the matter.

The author, who possesses extensive experience in genetic genealogy and adoption searches using DNA testing and genealogy, argues against the notion of recessive genes in autosomal DNA, the type typically assessed in ethnic DNA testing.

This controversy surrounding Meghan Markle’s DNA claims has sparked a robust debate, raising questions about the authenticity of her assertions and shedding light on the complexities of identity and heritage in the public eye.

It serves as a reminder that discussions about genetic roots should be approached with caution and a thorough understanding of the science behind it.