Emir Sanusi II Sparks Debate After Photos Show Him Attending Law Lectures as Undergraduate in Kano

Social media has been flooded with reactions after photos and videos surfaced showing Muhammad Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, attending lectures as an undergraduate Law student at Northwest University, Kano.

The monarch was recently admitted into the university’s Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Common and Sharia Law as a Level 200 student. On Tuesday, he was spotted seated inside a lecture hall alongside other students during his first class.

Images reportedly shared by a coursemate showed the Emir writing his name in the attendance register, listening attentively, and participating quietly in the lecture with younger classmates.

The photos and short video clips quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, triggering widespread discussion.

Many users praised the Emir’s decision to return to undergraduate studies, describing it as a powerful show of humility and lifelong learning.

One user wrote, “WalLaahi, I am truly inspired by this humble approach your royal highness. Your love for knowledge is something else. May you be successful here and hereafter.”

Another commented, “If he didn’t write attendance, he’ll get carry over. Good for him. Good students follow the rule.”

Others saw the moment as a broader lesson. “Learning does not stop. This is a reminder to everyone that education has no limit,” a user wrote, while another added, “Indeed learning continues till the end of time. I’m personally proud of you sir.”

However, not all reactions were positive. Some users expressed concern that the Emir’s presence in class could distract students and disrupt normal academic routines.

One comment read, “While this is commendable, it is simultaneously distracting to the other students.” Another asked, “The pressure on the other students won’t be easy, and why are people standing around?”

Questions were also raised about the crowding around the monarch during lectures and whether it might affect the learning environment.

Northwest University, Kano, had earlier confirmed Sanusi’s admission, citing his background in governance, economics, and public service as part of his academic profile.

As images of the Emir attending lectures continue to circulate online, the development has remained a talking point, drawing both admiration and concern from Nigerians debating education, humility, and classroom dynamics.