Stacy and Babajide, from Lagos, Nigeria, were thrilled when they learned they were expecting twins. However, when their sons, Daniel and David Omirin, were born on February 26th, 2019, they were in for a huge surprise. The twins, born minutes apart, looked nothing alike. Daniel had dark skin and curly black hair, while David had white skin and golden curls. Stacy and her husband were both black, so this was unexpected.
David was born with oculocutaneous albinism, a rare genetic condition that causes a lack of pigmentation in skin, eyes, and hair. Despite concerns about his health, David has not faced serious issues. Stacy, a clothing designer, now uses social media to raise awareness about albinism. She and her husband are proud of their sons, despite the confusion they sometimes face. “People often can’t believe they’re both mine,” Stacy said.
The twins are as different in personality as they are in appearance. Daniel is outgoing, while David is more reserved. Both are kind-hearted, and Stacy is confident they’ll grow up to be wonderful people.
