Children are often seen as a divine gift and a blessing in various cultures, and twins, being a distinct form of this blessing, hold significant value, particularly in a culturally rich country like Nigeria.
Many notable figures in the Nigerian entertainment industry have also experienced the joy of welcoming twins, with Davido being the recent addition to this league.
Here are 13 Nigerian celebrities who have been gifted with twin children:
Davido
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 their son, Ifeanyi, on October 31, 2022, in the cold hands of death.
Paul Okoye (Rudeboy)
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. Rudeboy was blessed with a boy and a girl.
Kizz Daniel
One of the Nigerians’ most loved singers, Kizz Daniel, welcomed a set of twins sons named Jelani and Jalil. In May 2021, the music star announced the arrival of his boys on his birthday, adding to his celebration.
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 28, 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.
Funke Akindele
Prominent actress, producer, and politician, Funke Akindele-Bello, is also among the Nigerian celebrities graced with twin children.
The actress has twin boys and has skillfully maintained their privacy, keeping their images away from the public eye. She gave birth to her sons in 2018 with her ex-husband, JJC Skillz.
Bimbo Success
Popular Nollywood actress, Bimbo Success also welcomed her first set of twins on November 17, 2021, with her partner Oscar, a renowned Yoruba movie director. They got married in 2016.
