Like many parents, Stacy and Babajide, a couple from Lagos, Nigeria, hoped to give their cherished daughter a brother.
However, during a routine ultrasound, they received a completely unexpected surprise.
Stacy was overjoyed to learn she was carrying twins, but the 31-year-old could never have anticipated what awaited her on the day of delivery.
When Stacy arrived at the hospital for her scheduled cesarean section, she was filled with excitement. She and her husband eagerly anticipated meeting their baby boys, Daniel and David Omirin. But the moment she laid eyes on them, the couple was taken aback.
A Rare Sight
Born on February 26th, 2019, just minutes apart, the twins were immediately special. But it wasn’t their shared big brown eyes that made them extraordinary—it was their striking differences.
Daniel had dark skin and curly black hair, resembling their older sister Demilade. David, on the other hand, was born with golden curls and fair skin, a contrast that left everyone in awe.
Stacy and her husband, both of African descent, were completely surprised by their twin boys’ contrasting appearances.
“We had no idea they looked so different until they were born,” Stacy shared with Bored Panda. “The ultrasound didn’t reveal anything unusual, so it was a huge surprise and an unforgettable moment when the first twin, Daniel, came out with dark hair, and the second twin, David, followed with golden hair.”
She went on to describe the delivery: “I had them via C-section, and the doctors immediately remarked, ‘It seems you’re having completely unidentical twins.’ Before I knew it, nurses started coming in just to see them.”
The boys’ unique looks often leave people puzzled. Stacy admitted that many struggle to believe both children are hers or that Babajide is their father.
When the babies were born, Stacy was overjoyed and didn’t give much thought to their strikingly different appearances. She vividly remembers the nurse’s reaction when Daniel arrived.
”Daniel came first, and then the nurse said the second baby has golden hair. I thought, how can this be possible? I looked down and saw
“He was all white, David.”The Daily Mail was informed by Stacy.
Stacy was thrilled, but she wasn’t totally sure how her husband would respond. Fortunately, his answer warmed my heart.
Their father was so moved that he gave David the nickname “Golden” right away. “He refers to him as Mr. Golden with affection,” Stacy clarified. He stood there starring at his boys for more than ten minutes, ecstatic to see them. He referred to them as the greatest present he had ever gotten and expressed his amazement at God’s amazing creation.
Daniel and David have the same parents, despite their radically different looks. Oculocutaneous albinism is an uncommon hereditary disorder that David was born with. The characteristic traits of people with albinism are caused by a lack of pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair.
The White and Black Twins
At first, Stacy, a mother of three, was concerned about David’s general health as well as how other people might view him. Challenges including sensitivity to sunlight and eyesight issues can occasionally be brought on by albinism. Thankfully, David has not experienced any serious health issues.
According to some estimations, there are over two million persons with albinism in Nigeria, making it a significant population. According to WHO estimates, between one in five thousand and fifteen thousand people in Sub-Saharan Africa are born with albinism. In contrast, the prevalence is roughly one in 20,000 in North America and Europe.
Because of social prejudice and misunderstandings, living with albinism in Nigeria can be challenging. Fortunately, Stacy and her family have not yet faced such difficulties.
Black and White Twins
At first, Stacy, a mother of three, was concerned about David’s general health as well as how other people might view him. Challenges including sensitivity to sunlight and eyesight issues can occasionally be brought on by albinism. Thankfully, David has not experienced any serious health issues.
According to some estimations, there are over two million persons with albinism in Nigeria, making it a significant population. According to WHO estimates, between one in five thousand and fifteen thousand people in Sub-Saharan Africa are born with albinism. In contrast, the prevalence is roughly one in 20,000 in North America and Europe.
Because of social prejudice and misunderstandings, living with albinism in Nigeria can be challenging. Fortunately, Stacy and her family have not yet faced such difficulties.
Despite being twins and best friends, the guys are distinct from one another in their personalities and passions. David would rather watch his environment and absorb information in silence, but Daniel is gregarious and enjoys eating. Both brothers have the same level of kindness and loveability despite their differences.
“Excuse me, madam, which of the children is yours?'” is a common question. I simply answer, “They’re both mine,” grinning. People frequently give me disbelieving looks. To be honest, I was as shocked as their mother when they were born. I wasn’t sure what to anticipate when the doctor informed me that my twins weren’t identical. But it was also amazing to see how different their skin and hair hues were. I can see why some people are surprised—I’m still in awe.
