Most of the marriages should be illegal under Niger’s law, which states that the minimum age of marriage is 15. The law, however, only applies for civil ceremonies officiated by the state.

Niger has had the highest child marriage rate in the world for the past 20 years, with 76% of women aged 20 to 24 getting married before turning 18, and up to 28% getting married by the age of 15.

'Niger is believed to have the highest rate of child marriage globally. We hear time after time how this can end the future of so many young, bright girls dreaming for more.

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The music video was filmed in the desert of Agadez, Niger, and was produced in partnership with UNICEF Niger, Moon Boots and Black Gatsby, and directed by South Africa’s Rooftop Productions.