Islam is the leading religion in Nigeria and has dominated in northern Nigeria. Islam permit Muslims to mary more than one wife provided they man is capable of heading the family without cheating and any problems.
A 17-year-old boy identified as Aliyu and his 15-year-old fiancée, Aisha, released their prewedding pictures ahead of their wedding. The pictures got everyone talking as both Couple was too young to get married.
According to inside reports, Aliyu is following his family tradition of marrying early.
It’s gathered that male children of his family marry at the age of 17, while the female ones marry at 15.
However, in extreme cases, they marry at the age of 19. The tradition was allegedly embraced to prevent them from fornicating and also to allow them see their grandchildren.
The went on ahead to get married and now they are considered as the Youngest Couple in Nigeria.
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