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Esther Olukoya and Emily Ogunde

Esther Olukoya and Emily Ogunde

Nigerian identical twins

Esther Taiwo Olukoya and Emily Kehinde Olukoga-Ogunde (born 1913, Ijebu-Ode) were identical twin sisters from Nigeria. They celebrated their 100th birthday on March 16, 2013, as Nigeria's oldest twins. At the time, unlike her twin sister, Esther used a wheelchair. They were both traders by profession. Emily was also one of the wives of the veteran actor Hubert Ogunde.[1][2][3] They attributed their longevity in part to heredity (their mother died at age 104) and in part to their choice for a healthier lifestyle (they neither smoked nor drank) and their faith in God.[3] Emily died in September 2013.[1] Esther died in 2018.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Centenarian twin Olukoga – Ogunde dies". The Nation. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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    "Amosun celebrates oldest twins in Nigeria". Ogun State Television. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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    "The secret of our longevity -Nigeria's oldest twins". Osun defender. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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    "Remite Classy Event Usherettes". Retrieved November 13, 2019.


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