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The couple, invited to the West African nation by its military, were treated to different bouts of dancing, starting from the Lagos airport where a troupe含羞草研究社檚 acrobatic moves left both applauding and grinning. One of the dancers, who looked younger than 5 years old, exchanged salutes with Harry from high up in the air, standing on firm shoulders.

Going with Meghan含羞草研究社檚 white top was the traditional Nigerian aso oke, a patterned handwoven fabric wrapped around the waist and often reserved for special occasions. It was a gift from a group of women a day earlier.

The couple visited a local charity 含羞草研究社� Giants of Africa 含羞草研究社� which uses basketball to empower young people. There, they were treated to another round of dancing before unveiling a partnership between the organization and their Archewell Foundation.

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Masai Ujiri, the charity含羞草研究社檚 president and an ex-NBA star, wished Meghan a happy Mother含羞草研究社檚 Day and acknowledged how hard it can be 含羞草研究社渇or us to be away from our kids and family to make things like this happen.含羞草研究社�

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Meghan and Harry later attended a fundraiser for Nigeria含羞草研究社檚 soldiers wounded in the country含羞草研究社檚 fight against Islamic extremists and other armed groups in the country含羞草研究社檚 conflict-battered north. The event was related to Harry含羞草研究社檚 Invictus Games, which Nigeria is seeking to host in the future.

The couple were also hosted at the Lagos State Government House, where Meghan received another handwoven Nigerian fabric.

含羞草研究社淲e含羞草研究社檝e extended an additional invitation to them that they can always come back when they want to,含羞草研究社� Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu told reporters.

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Asadu reported from Abuja, Nigeria.

Chinedu Asadu And Dan Ikpoyi, The Associated Press