- Twins are offspring produced by the same pregnancy
- The Nigerian entertainment industry has celebrities who are twins as well
- Here, TheRadar focuses on celebrities who are rarely known to have a twin
Twins are two offspring produced by the same pregnancy. They can either be identical or non-identical.
In the Nigerian entertainment industry, some are popularly known as twins because they work together. For some, one of the duo is usually the most popular and so many rarely identify them as twins.
Here, TheRadar compiles a list of seven celebrities who are rarely known by fans to have twin siblings. See list below:
7 Nigerian celebrities who are rarely known as twins
1. Eniola and Kehinde Ajao
Eniola Ajao is a popular actress notable in the Yoruba film industry. She has appeared in over 75 films showcasing her dynamism and diversity as an actress. She recently produced her debut and blockbuster film ‘Beast of Two Worlds’ in March. On the other hand, her twin sister, who might not be as popular as she is, is an entrepreneur.
2. Georgina and Kessiana Edewor
Born to a British father and a Nigerian mother, Georgina and Kessiana Edewor as identical twins are a force to reckon with in the Nigerian television and media space. The 38 year media personalities are rarely known by fans as twins.
3. Elozonam and Kanso Ogbulu
These are not the typical identical twins, they are opposite with some shared resemblance. Elozonam, a social media influencer, is the most famous of the duo, having participated in the Big Brother Naija season 4 competition. His relationship with a housemate, Diane, also put him in the spotlight. However, many rarely know that he has a twin brother, Kanso even though they are not identical.
4. Mary and Joseph Lazarus
This is another duo fans often don't know are twins. Mary Lazarus made a name for herself in Nollywood with her passionate acting, rising to stardom in 2009 with ‘Waiting Years.’ The Abia indigene has featured in several other movies. As the last children of their parents, Mary and Joseph, are not identical twins but share a bond.
5. Taiwo and Kehinde Bankole
Both are known for their participation in the 2003 Miss Commonwealth Nigeria beauty pageant and Wale Adenuga’s popular TV series Super Story, amongst others. They are not so identical but share unique qualities that make them beautiful. Kehinde may be considered the most popular of her numerous appearances in Nollywood and awards for her performance.
6. Taiwo and Kenny Aromokan
Taiwo is a popular Yoruba actress and shares an identical resemblance with her twin sister, Kenny. In an interesting twist, Taiwo is said to have delivered a set of twins in her marriage as well. Fans rarely know the duo as twins.
7. Chris and Cris Okagbue
The case of twins bearing the same is a rare one. Popular Nigerian actor and model, Chris Okagbue is rarely known to have a twin brother who shares his name with an omission of the ‘h’ letter. They recently celebrated their birthday in June.
7 Nollywood iconic screen divas who look younger than their age
Earlier, TheRadar compiled 7 iconic actresses who seem to always appear younger despite the advancement in their ages.
Most of them are legends in their own right and have seen generations. They are either in their forties or fifties but in reality, one can bet they look way younger than their age.
