A couple has insisted “size doesn’t matter” amid criticism their relationship is a ‘marketing stunt’.

Ivorian singer and plus-size model Eudoxie Yao says her relationship with Guinean musician Grand P is going well after online trolls accused them of only being together for ‘commercial reasons’.

Grand P, whose real name is Moussa Sandiana Kaba, was born with progeria, an extremely rare genetic disorder that has affected his physical stature.

he says they are very happy together, adding “the physical doesn’t count”.

Taking to Instagram, where she has nearly 1 million followers, Eudoxie wrote: “We are happy together, and this is the most important thing.

“Thank you, everyone, for your support.