A Nigerian graduate, Umuir Adatullah has spoken out to address the widespread misconceptions surrounding her age after her wedding photos went viral.

The pictures, which sparked reactions online, led to speculation that she was either a minor forced into marriage or used as collateral.

However, in a recent clarification, Adatullah firmly dismissed these claims, stating that her petite stature was the only cause of the misunderstanding.

To back up her statement, a photo from her convocation at Lagos State University (LASU) posted on her TikTok account @umuiradatullah2, confirmed that she graduated in 2023.

In her words:

“This is a clarity video about my wedding picture. Some people assumed I am underage and not up to 18 years. According to Nigeria’s constitution, 18 years is an adult, and I’m not 18, 20, or even 25. I am a graduate, and my stature shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving my goals. I am not underage. I was not used as collateral or loan because some people commented like that.”

Her response has since drawn support from many who applauded her for confidently addressing the situation and shutting down false narratives.

Watch the video below …

The lady in the viral photo has cleared the air regarding her age pic.twitter.com/sR5ED44r8N

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) February 23, 2025