13 Nigerian Celebrities You Probably Didn’t Know Are Siblings

There is an adage that said blood is thicker than water! It is a blessing for a celebrity to see his or her siblings progressing and making the family proud. There are some Nigerian celebrities we probably didn’t know they are siblings. So therefore, in this article I will be sharing with you 13 Nigerian celebrities you probably didn’t know are siblings.

1. Kiss Daniel and Sophie

Kiss Daniel is a Nigerian musician. He became very popular after the release of his hit single Woju. While Sophie is a radio presenter and also an On Air Personality who currently works for Cool FM in Lagos. The two celebrities were born and brought up in Ogun State in the south western part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. Both Kiss Daniel and Sophie are siblings.

2. Peter and Paul Okoye

Peter and Paul Okoye are the defunct P-Square that has now gone solo. They are Nigerian identical twins brothers and music legend. The two music stars were born and brought up in Jos, Plateau State in the northern part of Nigeria. They are from Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. They are currently married with beautiful kids. Both Peter and Paul Okoye are siblings.

3. Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke

Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are Nollywood identical twins actress and film producers. They are popularly known as the Aneke twins. They were born and brought up in Enugu State in the south eastern part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. They are successful movie practitioners and has featured in many movies in Nigeria. Both Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are siblings.

4. Timini and Dakore Egbuson

Timini and Dakore Egbuson are Nollywood actor and actress. The two are brothers and sister flesh and blood. Dakore is the elder sibling while Timini is the younger sibling. They are successful movie practitioners. The two siblings are also television presenter and media personalities. They have done so many feature films and TV series. They were born and brought up in Bayelsa State in the south southern part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. Both Timini and Dakore Egbuson are siblings.

5. Laura and Linda Ikeji

Laura and Linda Ikeji are successful bloggers and media personalities. Linda Ikeji is the owner of the popular blog Linda Ikeji Blog and also the CEO of Linda Ikeji Media while her kid sister Laura Ikeji is the owner of Laura Ikeji Blog and the CEO of Laura Ikeji Supermarket. The two siblings are successful entrepreneurs. They were born and brought up in Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. Both Laura and Linda Ikeji are siblings.

6. Teni and Niniola

Teni and Niniola are both Nigerian music legends. The two siblings have done well in the Nigerian music industry. Teni is the younger sister to Niniola. They are the children to late Chief Apata, a Nigerian business tycoon. Teni and Niniola have released so many hit tracks making waves all over the world. They were born and brought up in Ekiti State in the south western part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. Both Teni and Niniola are siblings.

7. 2Baba and Hi Idibia

2Baba and Hi Idibia are both music legends. 2Face Idibia who is also known as 2Baba is the elder brother to Hi Idibia who just join the Nigerian music industry few years ago. 2Face Idibia has been in the game for over 25 years while his kid brother Hi Idibia join the game few years ago. They are both successful musicians. They were born and brought up in Benue State in the northern part of Nigeria which also happens to be their state of origin. Both 2Baba and Hi Idibia are siblings.

8. Don Jazzy and D’Prince

Don Jazzy and D’Prince are both music legends. Don Jazzy is the elder brother to D’Prince.  They are both music stars and record label owners. Don Jazzy own Mavin Records while D’Prince own Jonzingworld Records. Don Jazzy is also a producer while D’Prince is also a model. They are both successful entrepreneurs. They grew up together in Ajegunle, Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. But they are originally from Umuahia, Abia State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. Both Don Jazzy and D’Prince are siblings.

9. D’Banj and K’Switch

D’Banj and K’Switch are both music legends. D’Banj is the elder brother to K’Switch. They are both successful musicians. K’Switch is currently signed to Greater Than Noise Production while D’banj is currently signed to Sony Music Records in the United States of America. D’banj was born in Zaria, Kaduna State in the northern part of Nigeria while K’Switch was born in Jos, Plateau State in the northern part of Nigeria. But they are originally from Shagamu, Ogun State in the south western part of Nigeria. Both D’Banj and K’Switch are siblings.

10. M.I Abaga and Jesse Jagz

M.I Abaga and Jesse Jagz are both music legends. M.I Abaga is the elder brother to Jesse Jagz. They are both successful musicians and hip hop rappers. M.I Abaga is also a record producer while Jesse Jagz is also a model. They are both signed under Chocolate City Records Label in which M.I Abaga is the CEO. They were born and brought up in Jos, Plateau State in the northern part of Nigeria. They are originally from Taraba State in the northern part of Nigeria. Both M.I Abaga and Jesse Jagz are siblings.

11. Nazim and Kalim Amokachi

Nazim and Kalim Amokachi are siblings. They are the twins sons to the famous Nigerian footballer Daniel Amokachi who is currently married to a Tunisian woman. Nazim and Kalim Amokachi who are currently following their father’s footsteps in becoming footballers where born in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Nazim and Kalim Amokachi currently play for a club in the United Kingdom known as JS Hercules as right winger and forward striker, a club in which their father Daniel Amokachi is the technical director. Both Nazim and Kalim Amokachi are siblings.

12. Sandra and Christopher Okagbue

Sandra and Christopher Okagbue are siblings. They are the children of the late Monarch of Onitsha, Obi Ofala Okagbue, who was later succeeded by the current Obi of Onitsha. Sandra Okagbue is the elder sister to Christopher Okagbue. They are both successful models and television personalities. They are both modeling for Delta Soap.  Sandra Okagbue is one of the babymama to Nigerian music star Flavour. Christopher and Sandra Okagbue are both brand ambassadors of Orange Drugs Limited and Passion Energy Drinks. They have also appeared on TV commercials for multinational companies like Cadbury, Airtel, MTN, LG, GLO, amongst others. Both Christopher and Sandra Okagbue are siblings.

13. Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole

Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole are siblings. They are twins’ sisters and multiple award winning Nollywood actress, model and television host known for their role in the Wale Adenuga’s production series “Super Story”. Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole made their entertainment debut in the 2003 Miss Commonwealth Nigeria beauty contest, after which they proceeded to the 2004 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant. In 2009, they won the Revelation of the Year Award at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards. Both Kehinde and Taiwo Bankole are siblings.