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 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. She was survived by her twin sister, a son, many grandchildren and a few great-grandchildren, 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. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
  3. "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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