Having a set of twins in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, is regarded as a special, unique and a blessing to the families. Well all thanks to Mary Slessor who helped stopped the killing od twins in the 1910s. Anyway, that is a story for another day.



Just as celebrites are also humans, whatever happens to us as himans, happen to them too. Celebrities share a lot od information about themselves. However, some decide to keep most detail from the public but one tiny information about these people that you do not know is that they few of them have a twin.

On this List today, we will be sharing with you guys some of your favourite celebrities who are twins and you never knew.

1. Eku Edewor

Eku Edewor is one of Nigeria's most celebrated media personalities. With years of experience in the TV game, Edewor isn't just your everyday celeb but one who has become a force to reckon with [Instagram/EkuEduwor]

Eku Edewor is one of Nigeria's most celebrated media personalities. With years of experience in the TV game, Edewor is not your everyday celeb but one who has become a force to reckon with. Eku Edewor was born in 1986 with her twin sister, Kessiana in London to a British father and Nigerian mum.



Kessiana is an Interior Designer, A Fashion & Marketing Consultant.

2. Elozonam

Elozonam was one of the housemates from the fourth edition of Big Brother Naija who didn't go into extinction after the show. [Instagram/Elozonam]

Elozonam is a housemate from the fourth season the of Big Brother Naija who didn't go into extinction and has remained in the limelight even after the show. The social media influencer turned reality TV star became very famous after his stint at the BBNaija house. His relationship with fellow housemate, Diane also helped boost his profile while in the house.



Elozonam has a twin brother, Kanso who is not as famous as he is and obviously not identical with him.

3. Kehinde Bankole

Kehinde Bankole is one of the biggest movie stars in Nigeria [Instagram/KehindeBankole]

The name Kehinde simply means the younger sibling in a set of twins. If you are from the western part of Nigeria, you would know that. Kehinde Bankole has never shied away from the fact that she is a twin. If you visit her Instagram page, it won't take you long before you find photos of her twin sister, Taiwo Bankole.



Taiwo, is a party planner. They might not be identical but they are obviously inseparable and both beautiful.

4. Mary Lazarus

Mary Lazarus is one of the most popular names in Nollywood. The Abia state born actress rose to stardom in 2009 when she starred in the movie 'Waiting Years.' [Instagram/MaryLazarus]

Mary Lazarus happens to be one of the most popular names in Nollywood (if you are a fan). The Actress from Abia state climbed to stardom in 2009 with the movie 'Waiting Years.' Since then Lazarus has starred several big movies in the country.



Mary and her twin brother, Joseph are the last six siblings from their parents. It would surprise a lot of people would be surprised that She is a twin. Although they do not look identical, you would notice they actually look alike.

5. Kenny Ogungbe

Kenny Ogungbe of Kennis Music is one of the icons to have come out of Nigeria. [Instagram/KennyOgungbe]

This man needs less introduction. He is one of, if not the reason we have the Nigerian music industry today. Kenny Ogungbe is the CEO and owner Kennis Music which saw Tu Baba to stardom.

For those who do not know, Kenny's full name is Kehinde Ogungbe and he also has a twin brother called Taiwo. They are kind of identical twins.

Kenny's twin brother, Taiwo, is a Disc jockey known as DJ T. Interestingly enough, so is his other younger brother who is also a twin. Both Taiwo's in the Ogungbe family learnt Disc Jockeying themselves and took after the passion from their Uncle, who was the first DJ in Ogun state.