Before his newfound royal connections, Harmon was primarily recognized as a business partner of Boris Becker, a significant presence in Becker's life to the extent that Becker once humorously quipped, "I'm like the other woman in his marriage."
As many are aware, Boris Becker had faced substantial financial troubles over the past decade, including bankruptcy and the loss of a significant portion of his fortune, which eventually led to prison time. It has been widely reported that Becker lost a staggering £178 million fortune through investments in Nigerian oil firms, as reported by NC.
Haral, a Nigerian employee of Becker, reportedly played a pivotal role in devising a deal involving a minimum of $10 million to be invested in Nigerian oil, as stated by WS. It appears that Harmon had a role in assisting Becker in resolving his financial issues by introducing him to influential and noteworthy individuals, including Meghan Markle.
This arrangement seemed mutually beneficial as Meghan herself sought support in her career path. In 2014, Meghan reached out to her friend Misan, an Anglo-Nigerian photographer, regarding the One Young World conference. Meghan had been actively working to secure an invitation to the conference in Dublin, recognizing the significance of celebrities in Hollywood engaging in philanthropy and activism to gain a prominent platform. She requested a favor from Misan Harmon, who notably was a close friend of the tennis champion Boris Becker.
Becker was scheduled to address over a thousand young people at the One Young World Conference in Dublin, and he turned to Harmon for assistance in securing a speaking slot for Meghan. Harmon's introduction played a pivotal role in bringing Meghan into the conference fold. To facilitate this, Boris Becker engaged the services of his agent, Gina Anthorp, a prominent figure known for her expertise in arranging appearances by celebrities in conferences, advertisements, and campaigns. She had previously booked another client, Bob Geldof, to speak at the Dublin event. Thorp was well positioned to negotiate with conference organizer Kate Robertson to secure a speaking slot for Meghan.
Meghan's intended topic for the conference centered on gender equality and driving positive change, a cause she had been passionate about for years. It's worth noting that Meghan and Boris Becker shared a close connection for some time, with Meghan often seen in his company and described as both a friend and a business adviser until around 2021.
Misan Harmon, known for his illustrious family background, particularly his father Chief Hope Harmon, being one of Nigeria's founding fathers, seemed to be closely intertwined with Meghan's social circle. He was frequently spotted at various locations and restaurants while spending time with Meghan, shortly before her first date with Prince Harry.
Intriguingly, Boris Becker had some noteworthy advice for Prince Harry, cautioning him not to forget his roots, as he might need to return to them, reminding him that marriages don't always last forever. This counsel was offered after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage in 2018 and their subsequent decision to step down as senior members of the British royal family.
