22/10/2025
Igboora - The Land of Twins
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Igbo-Ora is a town in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated 80 kilometers (50 mi) north of Lago
Igbo-Ora is a town in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Lagos. In 2001 the population of the town was approximately 60,000 people. The unusually large number of twin births in the region have earned the town the nickname Twin Capital of the World. This phenomenon of a large number of twin births is not unique to Igbo-Ora; it has also been observed in the tow
22/10/2025
22/10/2025
Moments from the 2025 World Twins Festival, Igboora, held on Saturday, 11 October 2025, a joyful celebration of twinship, culture, and youth empowerment, held under the theme “Twinning for Youth Reorientation and Empowerment.”
📷 Photo Credit: Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism
30/09/2024
Igboora World Twins Festival 2024 Unveils Event Schedule.
The much-anticipated Igboora World Twins Festival 2024 officially released detailed event schedule, promising a week filled with cultural displays, festivities and memorable activities scheduled to take place from October 7th to October 12th, 2024 in the "Twins Capital of the World", Igboora, Oyo State Nigeria.
The festival is set to attract twins and lovers of culture globally.
This year's festival will feature a blend of educational programs, cultural performances, sporting events, and prestigious ceremonies, all culminating in a grand finale that promises to be the highlight of the week.
The Igboora World Twins Festival continues to be a beacon of cultural pride, unity, and tradition.
With a rich history of celebrating multiple births, this festival has grown into an international event that attracts visitors from all over the world. As anticipation builds, all eyes are on Igboora community, as it prepares to host this historic celebration once again.
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Media and Publicity Committee.
09/05/2024
Nigeria, twins and a love-hate relationship Two communities with different views about twins that meant the difference between life and death.
11/10/2023
"Unleashing Twin Power! Today, 11th October 2023, the 2023 Igboora World Twins Festival heats up at Methodist Grammar School, Sagan-un, Igbo-ora, where our community's twins gather for a thrilling football competition at 3 PM.
Witness the magic as our community's twins unite on the field, not just to score goals, but to champion community development. Be there to cheer, support, and be part of this extraordinary event! ⚽🏟️
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Igboora World Twins Festival 2023 - Press Conference
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