Nigerian Twitter had the best reactions to Harry and Meghan's ceremony

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May 20, 2018 3:24 PM

As far as Nigerians are concerned, Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex, could as well have come from Osogbo

Over 100,000 people came out to see the wedding procession and the ceremony was televised and watched by millions in over 40 countries.

Some of the world's most influential personalities such as Queen Elizabeth, Harry's grandmother and the Queen of England, members of the European Royal Families, and famous faces such as famous faces such as Oprah Winfrey, tennis champion Serena Williams, actor George Clooney and his barrister wife Amal Clooney, Sir Elton John, David and VictoriaBeckham and actor Idris Elba turned out on the day.

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One of the major talking points was Meghan's ancestry and race. Born to a white father and an African-American mother, Meghan became the first mixed-race member of the Royal Family in modern history.

For Africans around the world, it was a moment of rare significance. For Nigerians, Meghan could as well have come from Oshogbo in Osun State.

As the events unfolded on Saturday, Nigerians shared witty and sometimes disturbing reactions to the wedding between one of the heirs to the British throne and one of our sisters.

Here are some of the best reactions to the British Royal Wedding.

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Meghan needs to come tender an apology for not ensuring equal representation

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Did someone say MUA?

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Thanks to this beautiful piece of logic; two plus two now equals fresh fish.

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"I want a 30-man choir, and Oprah...."

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"Wedding, not meet and greet.."

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