Why should 19-year-olds be getting married? – Nollywood actor Emeka asks

On January 6, 2025, 12:02 PM

He retains that they are still children and should not be tying the knot at such a young age.

Nigerian actor Emeka Nwagbaraocha has sparked reactions after speaking against the idea of 19-year-olds getting married.

Taking to X on January 4, 2024, the actor wrote, “There’s no reason why a 19-year-old should be getting married. That’s a child bride fgs.”

There’s no reason why a 19 year old should be getting married.
That’s a Child bride fgs

— Emeka (@Emeneks) January 4, 2025

His post garnered reactions from fellow X users and offset discussions regarding child marriage in Nigeria and the appropriate age for marriage.

“My mum and many other mothers got married at 19. Many footballers get married to a bride who is between 18 and 19 I don’t see any problem in it,” a commenter said.

Emeka then countered, saying, “Will you vote a 19-year-old to be a Governor of a state or President of a country? They’re of legal age, but you know they lack the adequate experience to handle such positions and the responsibility that comes with it.”

Will you vote a 19 year old to be a Governor of a state or President of a country?
They’re of legal age but you know they lack the adequate experience to handle such positions and the responsibility that comes with it.

— Emeka (@Emeneks) January 4, 2025

Social media personality Solomon Buchi also weighed in on the topic, debunking Emeka’s stance about 19-year-olds being child brides.

He wrote, “A 35-year-old man shouldn’t be getting married to a 19-year-old girl, but a 19-year-old girl isn’t a child bride. The words you’re redefining will bite you one day. Can they open an Onlyfans account?”

A 35-year-old man shouldn’t be getting married to a 19-year-old girl, but a 19-year-old girl isn’t a child bride.

The words you’re redefining will bite you one day.

Can they open an onlyfans account?

— Solomon Buchi (@Solomon_Buchi) January 5, 2025

“Regina Daniels got married to a very wealthy man at 18yrs, it was considered a smart move. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde also got married at 18yrs, the world did roll its eyes. But u see a marriage for a 19-year-old as an abomination when u know for a fact that ur country’s law says 18 years is an adult. Do u know how many 19-year-old models are on Onlyfans?” said another person.

Another X user said, “It’s delusional to think being married is the same as being a president How can an educated person even make comparisons A 19 years must not be married but y’all encourage them to sleep around with older men and post their nudes on social media because they are “grown” lol.”

https://t.co/3RqYQIQLsT

— MR FOWOSERE (@espeezeal) January 4, 2025

Story By Pulse Nigeria