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5 Nigerian Celebrities You Won’t Believe Are Siblings – And They Slay Effortlessly.
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is filled with the best of talents who fit into diverse roles from romance to crime to family drama making it a rich and multi-talented industry. But do you know some icons of the icons are siblings?
These celebrity duos don’t just share the same DNA, dominate their fields but also slay effortlessly, so grab some popcorn and your favorite drink as we explore them together.
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Dakore Egbuson-Akande and Timini Egbuson.
Timini and sister, Dakore Egbuson
Dakore is Nollywood’s sweetheart, while her brother, Timini is the Gen-Z heartthrob and these two siblings together are one of the most talented and stylish in the Nollywood industry.
They aren’t just actors, they are power houses of the film industry, one of the testaments to their creativity and talent is REEL LOVE, a Valentine’s Day Blockbuster movie that smashed expectations with over #99 million in ticket sales! Now, that is what we are talking about!
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Teni and Niniola Apata
Niniola and Teniola, the Apata sisters
Everyone knows of both Teni and Niniola as incredible musical talents with both local and international recognition, but how many people know that they are in fact sisters?
If you didn’t know, now you do – from Niniola’s vibrant Afrobeat, her bold, daring and sexy looks to Teni’s rather distinct Afropop vibes and Gen-Z streetwear looks, these siblings are different but they slay their own styles – musically and in their dress sense!
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Falz and Fola Falana.
The Falanas – Falz and Fola
The Falanas are not just siblings – they are a powerhouse duo of unapologetic expression, each working to achieve the same goal through varying forms of expression.
While Falz is a lawyer turned musician, who uses his music to pass though provoking messages especially through songs like This is Nigeria and Hypocrite, his sister Fola is a lawyer and gender right activist who effects change in courtrooms and boardrooms.
While Falz gives the urban afro-swag with vintage glasses, blazers with traditional fabric, Fola is a minimalist – think natural hair, blazers and sleek monochrome looks.
While they might have different callings, their purpose is same – change Nigeria’s status quo one song or board meeting at a time!
4. Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel and Kunle Afolayan
If you didn’t know that the award-winning Nollywood director, Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan – a Nigerian actor and singer who also goes by G-Fresh were brothers, well now you do! Talent sure runs in the Afolayan family!
Kunle Afolayan is a creative powerhouse, he is the brain behind movies that have gotten amazing ranking on Netflix and some that have been exceptional enough to be awarded as well for word-class production. And his style? He wears his culture in style – think agbadas and adire!
Gabriel is a multi-talented personality, wearing hats like actor, singer and internet sensation with style. From his performances in Tinsel to Gold Statue and his Afro-R&B jams like Kokoro Ife and Awelewa, he is simple awe-inspiring. His fashion sense revolves around Afro-urban, local pieces with modern twists – simple but stylish!
- Sharon and Daniel Ooja
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Ooja is one of the most-sought after actresses especially after her breakout role as Shalewa in the movie Skinny Girl in Transit. She’s that girl who just embodies sophistication and talent as her both her screen presence and fashion sense cannot be ignored! When you think luxury gowns, bold colors, top-tier wigs and in fact, the glam with the slam, Sharon should be the first thing that comes to mind.
Her brother Daniel, is very reserved and doesn’t do too much on the online space but his dress sense and the support he shows his sister is to die for! Daniel rocks that classy and posh look – tailored suits and classic Afro-modern outfits that just cause people to stare.
And there they are, two amazing people supporting each other and dominating their individual paths, just as power siblings should!
There you have it, you would think you knew everything about your favorite siblings until you find out they are related to other people you’d never have thought of!
Which of these revelations shocked you the most? Share with us in the comments!