Abdulkadiri Aremu Mogaji-Ile-Eleran lives in Ilorin, Kwara State, with an extended family that includes four wives.

Footage filmed at his home on Thursday shows him walking alongside his grandson, going through old photographs and examining a family tree.

From Parties to Working Life

Abdulkadiri said he was 30 when he married his first wife. He also recalled spending about five decades working, including as a butcher, before eventually retiring.

His younger years, he said, were filled with social gatherings and celebrations.

"I used to have fun and party well as a youth. Marriage and children's naming ceremonies, no matter the distance, my colleagues and I must be there," he recalled.

Abdulkadiri said many people from his generation have died, while some of those still alive have aged differently from him.

"There are a few of my contemporaries one could still see around, but most of them have aged very well. They don't look like me. I thank God for how I still look. I love eating local delicacies like pounded yam (iyan), yam flour (amala), corn flour (tuwo). I don't drink alcohol, though there was a time I used to smoke - about 50 years ago," Abdulkadiri said.

Walking Remained Part of His Routine

Abdulkadiri also recalled spending considerable time on foot, particularly during his years working with cattle.

"I loved walking back then. I used to walk for a long time to my destinations, but now I don't have that strength again, though I still regularly walk some short distances today," he shared.

Questions remain, however, over whether he is actually 120 years old.

His family said determining an exact age is difficult because official birth documentation from the period is unavailable.

"There's no way we can remember our specific ages. Back then, there was no paper documentation of information," remarked his second wife, Kusumu Aremu.

Abdulkadiri's claimed age has not been independently confirmed, and no birth certificate or other contemporary record has been produced to verify it.

If evidence established that he is 120, he would rank among the oldest people ever documented.

Cuervo’s claimed age surpasses that of Jeanne Louise Calment of France , who remains the longest-lived person officially recorded, having died at 122 years and 164 days. However, Cuervo’s status has yet to receive formal recognition.

Europe: 77.2 years

Europe boasts the highest life expectancy, with an average of 77.2 years. Countries like Spain, Italy, and Iceland have some of the highest life expectancies globally. This region is projected to approach 83 years by 2050.

Northern America: 76.9 years

Northern America, comprising the United States and Canada, has a life expectancy of 76.9 years. The United States has a life expectancy of 76.1 years, while Canada's is 81.1 years. By 2050, the continent is expected to be attaining 94 years.

Australia and New Zealand: 76.5 years

Australia and New Zealand have a combined life expectancy of 76.5 years. Australia's life expectancy is 75.6 years, while New Zealand's is 80.5 years. Australian and Oceanian elders are given a lifespan of 82.1 years in 2050.

Latin America and the Caribbean: 75.5 years

Latin America and the Caribbean have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. Countries like Chile, Costa Rica, and Cuba have made significant progress in increasing life expectancy. Interestingly, this region aims at 80.6 years by 2050.

Asia: 73.5 years

Asia's life expectancy is 73.5 years, with notable variations across countries. Japan has one of the highest life expectancies globally, at 87.2 years, while Afghanistan's is 64.1 years. By 2050, Asia's life expectancy is expected to approach 80 years.

Africa: 63.5 years

Africa has the lowest life expectancy, at 63.5 years. While some countries like Mauritius and Seychelles have made significant progress, others like the Central African Republic and Chad continue to face challenges. With the withdrawal of many health aids supported by USAID, the figures are likely to decline. The UN, however, sees a leap by 5 years in 2050.