Doria Ragland—Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s mother—has allegedly “spoken out,” declaring that her daughter is “not even 1% Nigerian.” The claim swiftly circulated across tabloid circuits and social media, stirring heated debate over heritage, identity, and the weight of public perception.
According to this sensational but unverified account, Ragland reportedly dismissed Meghan’s widely cited 43% Nigerian ancestry as “fabricated” and “baseless.” The claims go further: she supposedly accused Meghan of “capitalizing” on an exaggerated lineage while “undermining the truth of her actual family roots.”
These purported comments are said to have come during a private interview that was purportedly leaked. In that alleged exchange, Ragland is quoted as saying, “It was never about Nigeria—it was about a compelling narrative. Meghan never claimed to be Nigerian. That detail was added somewhere down the line for effect.”
However, a thorough review of credible sources shows no record of Doria Ragland ever making such statements. Neither major news outlets like CNN nor People, The Telegraph, or reputable genealogical records report any such remarks. In fact, publicly available information affirms that Meghan’s family lineage includes a 43% Nigerian heritage as derived from a documented genealogy test, a detail she herself has referenced