The elderly man accused of marrying an underage girl has reacted after his wedding went viral.

The man married his bride weeks ago in Kano, Nigeria.

Shortly after, a photo from the wedding went viral and sparked outrage, with many asking why an old man should marry a girl that young.

Later, the groom defended his choice, saying: "She is my choice, I married her because we love each other."

The man has now taken to Facebook to address the public outcry his marriage elicited.

He said his wife is 21-years-old, not 11 as claimed, and that it was her choice to marry him too.