Obsession’ is the term I would use to refer to my consuming infatuation with twins… I had always secretly wished I would deliver a set of twins. This wish set in after it dawned on me that I actually never had a twin who had gone AWOL, like I would have desired.
Having fraternal twins as my paternal and maternal first cousins, had me wishing all over again that there may be the slightest chance of having a set myself.
I have always pondered over the twin stereotype and if you are like me, I hope this post clears up a few misconceptions such as the belief that they can read each other’s thoughts, feel each other’s pains and are the exact same person.
We interviewed identical twins Fifi and Bife. Find the confab below for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
o Can We Get To Know You And Your Twin Sister?
My name is Akere Nwanyibife Odogwu and my twin is Odion Ifelunwa Odogwu, A.K.A. Bife and Fifi. We are 5 minutes apart and Fifi is the first.
o Do You Sometimes Feel Like You Can Read Your Twins Mind? If Yes, Can You Throw More Light?
Yes I do, especially when she’s singing a song in heart and the next moment, I find myself singing the exact same song out loud. Then we just look at each other and smile.
o When Did You Discover Just How Identical You Were?
Well, we always knew we were very identical because people could hardly tell us apart right from childhood.
o Do Twins Run In The Family? Do You Believe It Can Be Inherited Or Happen By Chance?
Yes it runs in our family… My mother’s sister has two sets of twins, so we believe it’s inherited.
o Do You Ever Get Into Fights Or Quarrels?
We fought a lot when we were kids, most of the quarrels then ended up in fights. But now, we just argue and disagree over different issues. However, we always settle before the day ends. Like the bible says, ‘Don’t let the sun go down on your anger. Eph 4:26.’ # winks
o How Do You Handle It When People Can’t Tell You Both Apart?
Arghhh…. That can be very annoying cos we feel they just don’t try hard enough.
o What Else Do You Both Have In Common Apart From The Looks?
I would say our dress sense, we both like the same styles, same kind of music, food #love struck emoji# we both like food, same kind of books and so on.
o What Are Your Hobbies?
Funny enough, we both have the same hobbies. We both love listening to music, singing and reading.
o Heard Twins Can Sometimes Get Up To Some Mischief. Do You Agree?
We were actually different. We weren’t cut out for mischief from the onset and we have always been calm. We still are.
o Fun Fact?
We love to sing, I don’t think there’s any song between 1995-2002 that we can’t sing, especially rap and R & B.
o Do You Ever Feel The Twins’ Separation Blues When You Are Apart?
Separation blues… oh yes we do, we miss each other a lot when we are apart. I usually get home from work before Fifi, so I call her just to hear her voice, tell her I’m home and find out what time she would be coming back home too.
One time when we were younger, our mother travelled with Fifi and left me behind. We both fell ill at the same time cos we missed each other a lot. We didn’t recover till she came back home. This was in 2003.
Wow! Isn’t the fact that they can complete each other’s thoughts just everything? I also admire the fact that they are inseparable! Wish them more beautiful years ahead. Hope you enjoyed this! Share your viewpoints!
XOXO,
Yours Truly.
