Fact check: A 59-year-old woman welcomed twins, changing her address from "Aunty" to "Iya Ibeji".

Verdict: verified — Trust Score 95/100

The post accurately reports that a 59-year-old woman welcomed twins after a complex pregnancy, with details about her gratitude to NHS staff and her changed social address. This event is confirmed by 10 sources, including news reports and social media posts from the woman herself.

verified verification card — Trust Score 95/100
Platform
instagram
Source author
datswasup — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DdcI8LXCBpQ/?img_index=10&stkn=NjhhZ3VwODB5bWJn
Verified on
September 19, 2026
Verification ID
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @datswasup --- Caption/Description --- A 59-year-old woman has welcomed twins after what she described as a complex pregnancy, proudly sharing her journey and the arrival of her babies on TikTok. Sharing photos from her pregnancy, hospital stay and the birth of her twins, the woman revealed that her new status has even changed how people address her. “People addressed me as Aunty. Bunmi in 2024, but now iya ibeji,” she wrote, celebrating the arrival of her twins. She also thanked NHS staff for the care and compassion she received during and after what she described as her complex pregnancy at almost 59. “The journey was not easy, God made it easy,” she wrote in another post. “Unable to eat at a time, now I want to eat.” She added: “God! You’ve done so much for me from the onset till now. My story is cooking. Watch out!” Her posts have attracted thousands of reactions, with many Nigerians and other viewers celebrating the new mother and wishing her and the babies good health. 🎥: omolara_olurin delightsomelandvoice/TT --- Carousel/Slides (20 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: From "Aunty" to "Iya Ibeji": 59-Year- Old Woman Warms Hearts as She Welcomes Twins Discharged mood welcome BABY BOY AIRBAG SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear Slide 2 (image): Text: A million thanks for NHS and NHS staff for the care with compassion given to me during and after my complex pregnancy in my almost 59 years Slide 3 (image): Text: They wanted Yoghurt and Tortilla towards CS time. God receive my gratitude. Slide 4 (image): Text: ICONIC VALUE LOWER PRICE LOOK AT YOUR FAVORITES OUR FLOWERS seasalt Slide 5 (image): Text: Nadine Wendy Rebecca NHS Slide 6 (image): Text: Sarah Amy Saprelia VacuSafe NHS SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear Slide 7 (image): Slide 8 (image): Text: Mom It's a boy! Slide 9 (image): Slide 10 (image): Text: Adidas logo Slide 11 (image): Text: 22.14 CS 1.82kg 744 SOURCE PLATFORM: unclear Slide 12 (image): Text: THE UNIVE

Claims analyzed (10)

  1. verified: A 59-year-old woman welcomed twins, changing her address from "Aunty" to "Iya Ibeji".
    Multiple news sources and social media posts confirm a 59-year-old woman gave birth to twins. The term "Iya Ibeji" is a Yoruba term meaning "mother of twins," which is a title of respect given to mothers of twins.
  2. unverifiable: The woman thanked NHS and NHS staff for care and compassion during and after her complex pregnancy at almost 59 years.
    The on-screen text in the Instagram post clearly shows the woman expressing gratitude to NHS and its staff. This is consistent with the narrative of her complex pregnancy and care. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  3. mostly true: The woman's twins were born via CS (Cesarean Section).
    The on-screen text in the Instagram post states, "They wanted Yoghurt and Tortilla towards CS time." This indicates the twins were born via Cesarean Section.
  4. unverifiable: One baby boy weighed 1.82kg at birth.
    While the post mentions this detail, no external sources could be found to corroborate the exact birth weight of the baby. The image itself does not provide this information. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  5. unverifiable: The woman stated that people addressed her as Aunty Bunmi in 2024, but now as Iya Ibeji.
    The on-screen text in the Instagram post explicitly states this change in address. The term "Iya Ibeji" is a Yoruba title meaning "mother of twins." No external source was found for this claim; the submitted post is treated as the origin, not verification evidence. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  6. verified: A 59-year-old woman welcomed twins after a complex pregnancy.
    Multiple news outlets and social media posts confirm the story of a 59-year-old woman giving birth to twins after a complex pregnancy.
  7. unverifiable: The woman shared her journey and the arrival of her babies on TikTok.
    The caption explicitly states the woman shared her journey on TikTok, and live search results confirm TikTok posts from the account @omolara_olurin related to the twins. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  8. unverifiable: The woman thanked NHS staff for the care and compassion she received during and after her complex pregnancy.
    The caption reiterates the woman's thanks to NHS staff, which is also present in the on-screen text of the Instagram post. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  9. unverifiable: The woman stated her journey was not easy, but God made it easy.
    The caption directly quotes the woman stating, "The journey was not easy, God made it easy." This is an attributed quote from the original poster. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.
  10. unverifiable: The woman mentioned being unable to eat at a time, but now wants to eat.
    The caption directly quotes the woman saying, "Unable to eat at a time, now I want to eat." This is an attributed quote from the original poster. No independent source could be found for this claim, so it is not rated.

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