In a colourful ceremony at the Delborough Hotel in Lagos State, the Oluwo of Iwoland, Ọba AbdulRosheed Adéwálé Akanbi, adorned Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with traditional Yoruba attire.
During this event, Meghan was bestowed with the Yoruba name “Adetokunbo,” which translates to “Crown has come home from abroad.”
This ceremony was part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s three-day working visit to Nigeria, organized by the Defense Headquarters.
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Oba Akanbi expressed his appreciation to General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, for initiatives improving Nigeria’s security architecture and supporting veterans, wounded, and injured soldiers.
The royal remarks highlighted the importance of Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit in solidifying security partnerships and potentially paving the way for Nigeria to host the 2027 Invictus Games, with proposals to establish the game centre in Nigeria in support of soldiers.
