Esther Olukoya and Emily Ogunde

Esther Taiwo Olukoya and Emily Kehinde Olukoga-Ogunde (born 1913, Ijebu-Ode) are 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 was confined to 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 (neither of them smoked nor drank) and their faith in God.[3] Emily died in September 2013. She was survived by her twin sister, a son, many grand children and great grand children, among other relatives.[1] Esther died in 2018.[4]

References
  1. "Centenarian twin Olukoga – Ogunde dies". The Nation. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  2. "Amosun celebrates oldest twins in Nigeria". Ogun State Television. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  3. "The secret of our longevity -Nigeria's oldest twins". Osun defender. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  4. "Remite Classy Event Usherettes". Retrieved November 13, 2019.


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