Nigerians on Twitter are debating the recent revelation of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry about the royal family.
Online news blog had earlier reported that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had granted an interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey, as Markle stated that she faced hostility from royals during her stay in the palace because of her race.
This made her husband, Prince Harry, to take sides with her and together they stepped down from royal duties and moved to America.
Reacting, some Twitter users are of the view that the same scenario played out between Nigerian musician, Peter Okoye better known as Mr P and his wife, Lola.
It was alleged that the music group, P Square, which consisted of twin brothers, Peter and Paul, started having issues after Mr P decided to marry Lola and according to rumours, the late mother of the musicians was not in support of the marriage.
According to many, the doggedness of Mr P for standing up for his wife is exemplary and they felt it was a shame that his effort was not appreciated as Nigerians are now hailing Prince Harry for standing up for Markle.
Nigerians took to Twitter to liken both scenarios and here are some of their thoughts gathers below:
BIMA@mirabelaokoi wrote: “Peter okoye fought for the love of his life, stood by her when the whole family was against her, disowned his family and left with his wife to find peace… If thats not love i dont know what it is.. Nigerians said he was under spell (JUJU) but when it got to Harry it was love.
Abidemi@bidemi_brooke wrote: “Loving all the support for Harry and Meghan. Please also recognize this strength when men in your family choose their wife over everything else. This is the same thing y’all drag Peter Okoye for.”
Tosene@Tosin00528323 wrote: “The same way Nigerians will praise Cardi b for showing her body is the same way they will drag Tiwa Savage The same way they will praise Prince Harry for standing by Megan is the same way they will drag peter Okoye and his wife Nigeria my country we no dey rate ourselves.”
chelsea (30bg warrior) @vanillatoppings wrote: “This peter okoye saga proves 80% of Nigerians are hypocrites , standing with meghan and harry , but same set of people called peters wife a witch for destroying the family Yeye dey smell.”
Mamiwater Ndi Highway (Hubris Bravado)@nwamgbeke wrote: “You see this Peter Okoye story, it hurts, even the brothers did not attend his in-laws burial. This same Lola was at their mother and father’s burial. Family feud is what I always rebuke in my life. I don’t want it at all.”
Man of Letters.@Letter_to_Jack wrote: “Peter Okoye was not celebrated this way for standing with his wife against his family. Why?? I mean the story kinda looks similar in a way.”
FIRST VISIT : PEARL NECKLACE@obeyamark wrote: “eter Okoye is Igbo. He left even his own twin brother. Rochas is Igbo. He even got arrested while fighting to reclaim his wife’s property. These are even popular and recent examples.”
Hannah Rachel@hannahmuktar wrote: “Peter Okoye didn’t receive this much support neither did Lola, infact she was vilified and called all sort of names. But now Harry and Meghan are your hero’s, you see this thing called colonialism? E still dey.”
Peace Of Mind@wealthy_yute wrote: “When Peter Okoye chose his wife over his family, many of you said the wife was a home wrecker But now that its Prince Harry choosing his wife over his royal family, you people are calling him a king It is well.”
