In the Yoruba culture, twins (Ibeji) are believed to bestow happiness,�health and prosperity upon their family. Their upbringing is therefore far more permissive than that of other children.
The first born twin, is always called Taiwo, meaning ‘having the first taste of the world’, whereas the second is named Kehinde, meaning ‘arriving after the other’. Although being born first Taiwo is considered as the younger twin. The senior Kehinde sends out Taiwo to see what the outside world looks like. As soon as Taiwo has given a signal by crying, Kehinde will follow.
Kehinde is believed to be more careful, more intelligent and more reflective, while Taiwo is believed to be more curious and adventurous. Credit NIGERIAN Nostalgia
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