In Nigeria’s entertainment industry, it is not uncommon to come across popular celebrities who have twin sisters/brothers who are not public figures. However, there are also twins who are both involved in the entertainment space.
Below are some celebrities you may not know are twins:
Eniola and Kehinde Ajao
Eniola Ajao is an actress and model who has appeared in over 75 films. On set, she is noted for her dynamism and diversity in role delivery. She is well-known for her acting versatility and ability to play any character that is cast for her. Kehinde Ajao, her twin sister, is a wealthy entrepreneur.
Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke:
Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are famous Nigerian identical twin sisters who work as Nollywood actresses, movie producers, models, business owners, and television personalities. They are commonly referred to as the Aneke twins.
They first appeared in Nollywood in 1999 in the film “Ebuka.” They rose to prominence in 2004 after acting in the Nollywood hit film “Desperate Twins,” which catapulted them to fame. They garnered a nomination for Most Promising Acts to Watch at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Georgina and Kessiana Edewor
Georgina and Kessiana Edewor are identical twin sisters from Nigeria who work as television celebrities.
They are two of Nigeria’s most well-known media celebrities, having worked in the television industry for many years. They are not your typical celebrity but a force to be reckoned with.
Georgina and Kessiana Edewor were born in London, England, in 1986 to a British father and a Nigerian mother.
Elozonam and kanso:
Elozonam is a social media influencer, most famous for his time in the Big Brother house and his relationship with fellow Big Brother housemate, Diane. A little known fact people often don’t know about Elozonam though is that he is in fact a twin. Yes. Elozonam has a twin brother named Kanso and although they are not identical twins, the twin ship is undeniable.
Mary and Joseph Lazarus:
Mary Lazarus and her twin brother, Joseph are the last of their parents’ six children. 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.’ Since then Lazarus has starred in several big movies in the country.
Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole
They are successful Nollywood actresses and models who debuted in the 2003 Miss Commonwealth Nigeria beauty pageant before moving on to the 2004 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria competition.
They earned the Revelation of the Year award at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards 2009.
Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole are identical twin sisters who have won several Nollywood awards for their roles as actresses, models, and television hosts in Wale Adenuga’s TV series “Super Story.”
Peter and Paul Okoye
Peter and Paul Okoye, better known as P-Square, are famous Nigerian identical twin brothers who are also singers, songwriters, and recording artists. They were born on November 18, 1981, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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