Rykardo Agbor Opens Up on 18-Year Wait for Twins

Rykardo Agbor Reveals 18-Year Wait before becoming a father, sharing how patience and faith led to the birth of his twins

Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has shared the emotional story behind his journey to fatherhood, revealing that he waited 18 years before welcoming his twins, a son and a daughter, after years of patience and faith.

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Speaking during an interview with AfricanAList, the actor reflected on the long period of childlessness in his marriage, saying he remained hopeful despite the challenges that came with waiting to become a parent.

Agbor revealed that he had specifically prayed for twins and believed his request was eventually answered after years of anticipation.

“I wanted to get married to a particular lady; I have married her regardless of where she is from. She is not from my tribe. So ordinarily, we were supposed to have strife; no, it was very fair,” he said.

The actor explained that the couple’s journey to parenthood was not immediate, but he chose to remain committed and patient throughout the process.

“It took 18 years for me to have the twins. And I waited. God knows, 18 years and they are 14 now, so I told God I wanted twins,” Agbor said.

He added that the long wait eventually brought the family the blessing he had hoped for, with the arrival of twins who are now teenagers.

“I asked God what I wanted,” he said, describing the experience as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and faith.

Agbor’s story highlights a deeply personal side of the actor’s life beyond his work in Nollywood, where he has built a career through appearances in Nigerian films and television productions.

The actor also spoke about his marriage, noting that his relationship crossed ethnic boundaries and was built on mutual understanding despite differences in background.

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His reflection joins a growing number of public figures sharing personal experiences about family, relationships and life challenges, offering audiences a glimpse into the realities behind their public careers.