Moment Meghan Markle Supporter Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu Refuses to Continue TV Interview Until Host Dawn Neesom Pronounces Her Name Correctly
- Both women were on the Jeremy Vine Show on Channel 5 this morning to talk
Former editor and commentator Dawn Neesom was called out by political activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu for mispronouncing her name this morning.
The exchange took place during Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine show, which Ms Neesom hosted today.
Dr. Shola was one of the panelists who talked about stories and issues of the day.
But when the introductions started, there was an error that was immediately flagged.
Dawn said, “I’m thrilled to have attorney Dr. Shola join me,” but then struggled to pronounce her last name, asking her, “How do I pronounce your name, Shola?”
The exchange took place during Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine show, which Dawn hosted today
Dr. Shola was one of the panelists on the program telling stories and issues of the day
The political campaigner replied, “Read it my dear, read it.”
Dawn then tried again, but again seemed to have mispronounced it.
Dr. Shola, who had a smile on her face the entire time, said, “This is terrible, especially from a presenter.”
Dawn was then told by her to go through it phonetically and say, “Shola Mos Shog Mam Imu.”
Dr. Shola replied, “Do it again.”
Dawan said, “Oh come on, I got the Shola right,” but Dr. Shola said, “Do it again and do it phonetically.”
When it was still wrong, Dr. Shola said, “You just missed the B attempt again.”
Dawn put her hand to her face and said, “Shola, Shola, welcome to the show!”
Dr. Shola replied, ‘No, you will say my name, now prepare it phonetically’,
Dawn made what almost sounded correct, and Dr. Shola said, “It’s Shogbamimu but well done.”
Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu told Good Morning Britain that Meghan’s decision to stay in California next month is inspiring
The exchange was posted online and both people tweeted about it.
Dawn explained, “Most fun with the best panel this morning. That’s what three hours of sleep does to you.’
Dr. Shola also retweeted the video but did not comment.
The academic, who recently wrote a anti-racism book This Is Why I Resist has spoken out over the past month about Meghan not attending the coronation.
She told GMB in April, “I think Meghan’s decision to say no to the most powerful family in Britain and say no to the most talked about party in town is both admirable and inspiring.
“What Meghan does is exercise the power of no that comes from a place of self-worth, growth, maturity, and self-preservation.”
When asked if it was because Meghan “didn’t feel welcome” in the UK, she replied: “I don’t think that’s the case here.
“I think any woman who has bad in-laws, like Meghan with the royal family, can conclude that she has drawn a line in the sand. She says I will attend royal events, but on my own terms.
But what’s more powerful is that Meghan is telling the whole world that I reject any idea that because I’m married into the royal family, I should be a lure for toxicity, anger and abuse.
“She says to the whole of society: you can’t tell me who I should be as a woman, as a mother and as a wife”