Taye/Taiwo- first born of twins. Commonly believed to be the younger “spiritually” and to have been sent by the other twin to test the waters/earth first to see if it was good.
Kehinde: the younger of twins but traditionally, considered the older who delayed coming a bit and sent taiwo out first.
Idowu- younger sibling of twins
Alaba- younger sibling of Idowu
Idogbe- younger sibling of alaba.
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