Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out at a school in Lagos to see a Giants of Africa exhibition basketball match on their final official day in Nigeria.
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Meghan, 42, then thanked everyone who helped organize the event and the media who were covering it before turning to players and saying, “We can’t wait to see you play." “It means the whole world to us that they are here. This is beautiful," Ogbe tells PEOPLE. “She was asking about what I do. It makes a whole world of difference that they are shining a light on Africa. And Africa needs our youth. It doesn’t matter whether you are physically disabled or have any kind of disability; as human beings, we should treat each other equally. That’s why you see this diversity here today. This is not just showcasing Nigeria but the whole world.
His colleagues shouted, "Team Harry!" Animated Meghan clapped for every point, regardless of which team scored, but she had a big smile and cheered when her husband scored his first point. Royalty Ojeh, the 6-year-old daughter of Nigeria: Unconquered's executive director, was dressed in her best white dress and handed Meghan some roses. The Duchess took one from the bouquet and handed one back to her. “She was nice,” Royalty says.
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