Twins are often considered a unique blessing, especially in a country rich with diverse cultures and traditions like Nigeria.
Top stars in the Nigerian entertainment industry also welcomed twins. With Davido recently joining the league, Let’s explore the list of 10 renowned Nigerian celebrities who have been blessed with the bundle of joy.
Paul Okoye (Rude boy)
Musician and dancer, Paul Okoye, one of the members of the R&B duo P-square, welcomed twins with his wife, Anita Okoye in July, 2017. Rude boy was blessed with a boy and a girl.
Kizz Daniel
One of the Nigerians’ most loved singer, Kizz Daniel, welcomed a set of twins sons named Jelani and Jalil. On May 2021, the music star announced the arrival of his boys on his birthday, adding to his celebration
Davido
Today, on October 10, 2023, the internet was abuzz with the news that Nigerian superstar Davido had become the proud father of twins with his wife, Chioma, in the United States.
It is no news that the celebrity couple lost the son, Ifeanyi, on October 31st 2022, in the cold hands of death.
Adeniyi Johnson
Popular Nollywood star and his wife, Seyi Edun recently became proud parents as they welcomed a set of twins after 7 years of marriage.
Adeniyi announced the arrival of the twins on February 28th 2023. In an online post, the duo disclosed the names of their children as Ayomikun and Ayomiposi.
Femi Adebayo
Renowned Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo, is among the Nigerian celebrities fortunate enough to have twins. Over a decade ago, the Yoruba film icon welcomed his twin boys with his former wife. Impressively, he has managed to shield his sons’ identities from the spotlight of social media.
Damola Olatunji
Popular Nollywood actor, Prominent Nollywood actor, Damola Olatunji, along with his estranged wife, Bukola Arugba, welcomed twins—a boy and a girl in 2017.
Damola frequently shares moments with his children on his social media, proudly showcasing their bonding moments.
Mikel Obi
Nigerian former professional footballer welcomed the arrival of his ‘babies’ in 2015, birthed by his Russian girlfriend Olga Diyachenko. The proud father readily displayed his twins daughters – Ava and Mia on his social media pages.
Teju Babyface
Renowned comedian Olateju Oyelakin, popularly known as Teju Babyface, is the proud father of two delightful children. He and his wife, Tobiloba, were blessed with twins nine years ago.
They are among the select Nigerian celebrities fortunate to have twins, a girl and a boy, The actor is known for rarely showcasing his young twins to the public.
Desmond Elliot
Prominent Nollywood actor and Politician, Desmond Elliot is one of the 10 Nigerian celebrities blessed with twins. In fact, the movie star was not blessed once, he welcomed two sets of twins with his wife, Victoria Elliot.
They welcomed their first set of twins- Desmond Jr and Denzel in 2007. The second set – a boy and a girl were announced in 2010.
