In this article, catalystng.com is going to talk about 15 Nigerian celebrities and their lookalike children.
These children are perfect mini versions of their famous parents, so much that the older ones are often mistaken for their parents’ twins when seen together.
While some celebrities do not have children who look exactly like them, below is a list of stars whose children look so much like them that a DNA test seems unnecessary.
1. Pasuma and his son Ajibola Odetola
Popular Fuji maestro, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Odetola, professionally known as Pasuma, and his son, Ajibola Odetola, are among the list of celebrities and their lookalike children.
Pasuma also called Oganla Fuji who hails from Kwara State has 10 children with different babymamas.
The names of his children are Wasilat Odetola, Barakat Odetola, Oyindamola Odetola, Aaliyah Odetola, Opeyemi Odetola, Amirah Odetola, Rookebat Odetola, Wariz Odetola, Ajibola Junior Odetola, and Farooq Odetola.
However, Ajibola is Pasuma’s first son and fifth child. Based in the U.S.His mother is Alhaja Agbeke Babra.
2. Davido and his daughter, Hailey Adeleke
Out of all the children of singer Davido, Hailey Adeleke is well known for his close resemblance with the DMW boss.
Recall that Davido welcomed his second daughter, Hailey Veronica Adeleke, with his second baby mama, Amanda (Amanda Adeleke), on May 9, 2017, in Atlanta, USA,
The name of Davido first child is Imade Adeleke with Babymama Sophia Momodu.
Davido’s third child is Ifeanyi Adeleke, whom he has with his wife, Chioma Adeleke. He passed on at the age of 3.
Davido now has twins (a boy and a girl) with Chioma Adeleke in October 2023.
Checkout the adorable video of Davido and his daughter, Hailey Adeleke below;
Moment Davido surprises Hailey at her 8th birthday in Dakar, Senegal, below (swipe to view more);
3. Singer LAX and his billionaire father, Mr Taiwo Afolabi
Singer LAX looks exactly like his billionaire father Dr Taiwo Afolabi, a Nigerian business magnate and lawyer.
Taiwo Afolabi is the father of popular Nigerian singer L.A.X (real name Damilola Abdul Rasheed Afolabi), who rose to fame after being signed to Wizkid’s Starboy Entertainment.
L.A.X is best known for hit songs such as Caro, Ginger, and Go Low, and he has carved out a successful career in the Nigerian music industry.
Billionaire Taiwo Afolabi is the founder and chairman of SIFAX Group, one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous conglomerates with interests spanning maritime logistics, aviation, oil and gas, hospitality, transportation, and financial services.
Beyond his business empire, Taiwo Afolabi has investments in hospitality. He owns luxury hotels, including the SIFAX-owned Lagos Marriott–managed development at Muritala Muhammed International Airport area, as well as other high-end real estate and hospitality projects across Nigeria.
4. 2Baba and his children
Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, is a proud father of seven children with three women.
The award-winning singer has two children — sons Nino and Zion — with Sunmbo Adeoye, while he shares three children with Pero Adeniyi: sons Ehi and Justin, and a daughter, Innocentia.
2Baba has two daughters, Isabella and Olivia with his estranged wife, Annie.
Photos of 2Baba with Pero 3 children below;
2Baba and his child with babymama Sumbo below;
Video of 2Baba and his daughters with Annie below;
5. Veteran Yoruba actor Ogogo and his lookalike daughter Kira Taiwo.
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has daughters who are often noted for their striking resemblance to him, especially his daughter Kira Taiwo (also called Shakira), who is frequently called his “look-alike” due to her strong features, with fans often sharing throwback photos showing how much she resembles him from childhood to adulthood.
6. Actor Okunnu and his son
Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has three children. He recently reunited with his wife and children in Canada after being apart for almost a decade.
Okunnu has 3 children, two daughters and a son. Okunnu and his son, Hassan Akorede, look so much alike.
See photo of Okunnu and his son took with rapper Olamide in November 2025 when the rapper came to Canada for a show below;
7. Wizkid and his sons
Award-winning Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is one of the artistes whose striking resemblance with his children has caught the attention of fans.
Wizkid welcomed his first child, Boluwatife “Bolu” Balogun, with his first baby mama, Shola Ogudu, in 2011.
His second son, Ayodeji Balogun, was born in 2016 to his second baby mama, Binta Diallo.
The superstar shares his third child, Zion, fourth child, AJ, and fifth child—his first daughter, Morayo—with his partner and manager, Jada P.
Watch a video of Wizkid with Bolu, Ayo and Zion in his song “Smile” off the Made in Lagos album featuring Her. The music video was released 5years ago.
8. Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and her daughters
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a proud mother of four children whom she shares with her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde.
The award-winning actress has two daughters, Princess and Meraiah, and two sons, Michael and Matthew Ekeinde Jr. Over the years, Omotola has occasionally shared moments of pride about her children, many of whom have grown into accomplished young adults.
9. Regina Daniels and her mum, actress Rita Daniels
Regina Daniels is a proper replica of her mother, Rita Daniels who is also a veteran actress in the Nollywood industry.
Rita Daniels is well known for always drumming up support for her children must especially Regina Daniels, amid her marital crisis with Ned Nwoko.
10. Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate and his son with actress Bisola Badmus
Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1 De Ultimate) recently acknowledged his son, Abdulmalik, with actress Bisola Badmus during a live performance, marking a significant moment after years of public calls for recognition, with videos showing an emotional on-stage embrace, a blessing, and the song “Omo ti bowale” (welcome home).
Wasiu Ayinde accepted AbdulMalik as his son 13 years after he was born.
Watch the acknowledgement video below;
11. Simi and her daughter
Popular Nigerian vocal powerhouse Simi and her daughter, Adejare, bear a striking resemblance to each other.
Note that Simi and Adekunle Gold got married in January 2019. The couple kept the wedding very private, but it was later confirmed that the ceremony took place on January 9, 2019.
They welcomed their first child, a daughter named Adejare Kosoko, on May 30, 2020. The birth was announced publicly a few days later and was met with widespread celebration from fans and colleagues in the music industry.
12. Mercy Johnson and her first daughter, Purity
Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, are proud parents of four children, whom they have welcomed over the years. Their first child, Purity Ozioma Okojie, was born in December
2012, followed by their son, Henry Okojie, on October 15, 2014. The couple then welcomed their second daughter, Angel Onosetale Okojie, in December 2015. Their youngest child, Divine‑Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, was born in May 2020.
The resemblance of Mercy Johnson and her first child, Purity has got many people talling abour resenlance in Nolllywood..
13. Actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter, Priscilla
Popular Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo and her daughter Priscilla are like twins as they look so much alike.
The Yoruba movie star is a proud mother of two biological children — a son, Festus Ojo, and a daughter, Priscilla Ajoke. Both children were born during her early marriage.
Iyabo Ojo got married in 1999 at the age of 21, but the union ended in divorce a few years later. Since then, the actress has raised her children as a single mother, often receiving praise online for her close bond with them.
Although Iyabo Ojo is currently in a public relationship with popular music executive Paul “Paulo” Okoye, the couple do not share any children together. The actress has repeatedly stated that she prioritizes co-parenting, personal growth, and her career in Nollywood.
Iyabo Ojo remains one of Nigeria’s most influential actresses, balancing motherhood, activism, and entertainment while maintaining a strong presence in the public eye.
Iyabo Ojo is now a grandmother as her daughter, Priscilla and Tanzanian husband Juma Jux welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala on August 24, 2025.
14. Genevieve Nnaji and her daughter
Genevieve Nnaji has a daughter named Theodora Chimebuka Nnaji, whom she had at age 17, and Theodora is now grown, married, and reportedly a mother herself, making Genevieve a grandmother.
While Genevieve kept her daughter private for years, they have appeared together more publicly, and her daughter is known to run a makeup business.
15. Actress Stella Damasus and her daughters
Actress Stella Damasus and her children fall on the list of Nigerian celebrities abd their lookalike children.
Damasus married her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, in 1999 when she was 21. The couple had two daughters before Jaiye died suddenly in 2004.
Names of actress Stella Damasus daughter are Angelica Aboderin and Isabel Aboderin.
Clip of Stella Damasus and her children below;
See photo of Angelica Aboderin who looks so much like her mother, actres Stella Damasus below;
From striking facial features to unmistakable mannerisms, these celebrity children prove that genetics can be incredibly loud. Whether it’s musicians, actors, or business moguls, the resemblance between these Nigerian celebrities and their children continues to fascinate fans and spark conversations online. In many cases, seeing them side by side feels less like parent and child and more like twins from different generations.
Which of these celebrity lookalike children surprised you the most and is there any famous parent-child duo you think should have made this list?
