The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their Nigeria tour by visiting a secondary school in Lagos. During their visit, Prince Harry played a basketball game with the students and learned about the work of a charity that organizes basketball camps for African children. The couple’s trip coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which Nigeria participated in for the first time last year. Later in the day, they visited State Governor House in Lagos, where they heard a speech from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before signing a visitors’ register.
During their visit to the school, four students welcomed the couple with a dance routine. The Duchess wore a white blouse with a hand-woven aso-oke cloth from southwestern Nigeria wrapped around her waist. On Saturday, the couple spent time with army veterans playing a game of sit-down volleyball, and they attended a reception hosted by the Nigerian military’s chief of defense staff. They also attended a charity match at the Lagos Polo Club to raise funds for Nigeria: Unconquered, the organization responsible for organizing the country’s team for the Invictus Games.
The tour of Nigeria had personal significance for Meghan, who discovered through a genealogy test that she had Nigerian heritage. Speaking at an event on women in leadership, the Duchess remarked how humbling and eye-opening it was to learn about her Nigerian ancestry. She also expressed her pride in being in the company of Nigerian women and the honor of learning what it means to be one.
Harry echoed his wife’s sentiments and spoke about the power of sport, remarking how it can change lives. The couple hopes their visit will raise awareness and support for causes like Nigeria: Unconquered, which provides opportunities for children in Africa to participate in sports and grow up having equal rights and opportunities that they deserve
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