Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana, shared a deeply personal revelation during the live show on Sunday, recounting her experience of being married off at the age of 15. She disclosed the story while speaking with Jason Jae in the garden, explaining that she is now a mother of two daughters.
Sultana said, “I was married off really young as a child.”
Jason Jae asked, “Oh wow, how old were you?”
She responded, “I was about 15.”
Jason Jae, visibly shocked, said, “Wow.”
Sultana went on to explain, “Was it something I wanted? No, but it happened and the thing is my stubbornness got me out of it. I was already growing and because I like piercings, tattoos, I haven’t even gotten the kind of tattoo I want because I dey think of my mama.”
While her story highlights her resilience, it also raises serious concerns about child marriage and the societal conditions that allow such situations to occur. The fact that a child could be married at such a young age underscores the need for stronger protections and awareness around minors’ rights.
