{"id":10074,"date":"2026-04-01T17:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/?p=10074"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:52:45","slug":"10074","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/2026\/04\/10074","title":{"rendered":"Cover Story: The Double Take, Featuring Victor Oga and Obianuju Onyekedi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some office mysteries are small: who keeps fapping other people\u2019s pens, who left the microwave looking like a crime scene, and why the AC is always set to \u201cArctic Expedition.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

And then there are the big mysteries, like how two people from two different companies, in two different buildings, with two different job descriptions, somehow had people wondering if they at least shared a grandmother.<\/em><\/p>\n

That\u2019s exactly what happened with Victor Oga<\/strong> of Heirs Holdings and Obianuju Onyekedi<\/strong> of Transcorp Plc and naturally,we needed answers.<\/em><\/p>\n

So we decided to put their \u201ctwin energy\u201d to the test, not by doing a DNA swab (legal said no), but by sitting them down for a double interview to see just how deep this resemblance goes. What followed is what you\u2019re about to read. Have fun.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

AF: Let\u2019s start lightly \u2014 how playful or mischievous are you on a scale of 1 to 10?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Playful? Definitely a 10. I can be very playful, very mischievous, and also very laid\u2011back when I want to be. But when it comes to being mischievous, I actually try to tone it down a bit. So for mischievousness, let\u2019s say a 5.<\/p>\n

And as I always say, context matters<\/em>. Some people reading this may disagree, so let\u2019s leave it at 5 for mischievous and 10 for playful.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> I\u2019d say a solid 6. I\u2019m not chaotic, but I enjoy a good, clever moment. I\u2019m more \u201cintentional mischief\u201d than random trouble.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Are you the type to plan an April Fools\u2019 prank, or the one who falls for it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Oh, I\u2019m absolutely the one who plans the prank, not the one who falls for it.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> Definitely the planner. I appreciate a well-executed prank, but I\u2019ve also fallen for a few, especially when they\u2019re done convincingly.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: What\u2019s the most memorable prank you\u2019ve ever pulled, or been a victim of?<\/strong><\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> There are a few my brother has done, but none comes to mind at the moment. Let\u2019s just say he\u2019s very good at making things sound believable.<\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> One prank I\u2019ll never forget happened before I got married, while I was still dating my wife. She was in school, and I was based in Abuja at the time. I travelled (either to Enugu or Port Harcourt, I honestly can\u2019t remember) and I told her I was sending a package that she needed to help me receive.<\/p>\n

I got the number of someone she didn\u2019t know, made the number unavailable, and sent it to her as \u201cthe driver\u2019s number.\u201d Of course, each time she tried to call, it wouldn\u2019t go through. Every now and then she would say, \u201cThis driver\u2019s number is still unreachable,\u201d and I\u2019d tell her, \u201cHe\u2019s probably on the road; the network may be bad.\u201d<\/p>\n

When I finally arrived in her area in Anambra, I called her and told her I\u2019d finally reached the driver and that she should try calling him again. Then I sent my<\/em> number.<\/p>\n

The \u201cpackage\u201d was me.<\/p>\n

When she saw me, the first thing I got was a punch, she was completely surprised.
\nIt was a wholesome prank, not a mischievous one, but definitely unforgettable.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Have you ever experienced a moment of d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu that genuinely unsettled you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> I\u2019ve experienced d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu many times. There was a period when it happened back\u2011to\u2011back, almost like having a dream inside a dream inside another dream. It felt like I was moving through time repeatedly, all within days. I can\u2019t remember the exact incident anymore, but it shook me a bit.<\/p>\n

I even had one recently at the office, maybe last month.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> Yes!!! It\u2019s always strange because it feels like life is repeating itself, like you\u2019ve stepped into a scene you\u2019ve already lived. It makes you pause and wonder about timing and purpose.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Is there something you believed for years that turned out to be untrue?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Hmm\u2026 nothing comes to mind immediately. I may have to think more about that one.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> That there\u2019s a \u201cperfect path\u201d to success. I\u2019ve learned life is messy, nonlinear, and very personal. So, I wonder whenever I see people advising other people on some specific situations and require them to adopt it, like it\u2019s one life blueprint. It\u2019s laughable!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Why do you think people are so drawn to conspiracy theories, even when the facts say otherwise?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> I think people gravitate toward conspiracy theories because they\u2019re looking for excuses, either for their own laziness, insecurities, or to explain what they don\u2019t understand.<\/p>\n

For example, I once entered a cab in Abuja where the driver casually said Ronaldo and Messi must be using \u201cjuju\u201d to be so successful. I just stared at him thinking, \u201cFrom where did you get this conclusion?\u201d But he was convinced.<\/p>\n

Another time in Lagos, a man insisted that a woman driving a sporty Hyundai must have done \u201csomething\u201d to afford it. He couldn\u2019t imagine that she might simply be successful through her own hard work.<\/p>\n

People often reach for conspiracy theories when the truth is too simple, or when it forces them to confront their own limitations.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> I think people are drawn to a sense of control and meaning. When things feel uncertain, even an unlikely explanation can feel more comforting than not knowing at all.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Have you ever been deceived by a person or situation in a way that changed how you see things?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Yes, I have. It\u2019s personal, so I\u2019d rather not go into details. But it definitely made me more cautious.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> Hmmm!! Does a relationship count? Like how could he tell me I am the only woman in his life, when he also had his mother? Lol!!! Just kidding. But sincerely, yes, I have been deceived before, and it made me more discerning. It didn\u2019t make me cynical, but it taught me to trust my intuition more and not just take things at face value.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Have you ever had to \u2018perform\u2019 or present a version of yourself that wasn\u2019t entirely real?<\/strong><\/p>\n

OO: <\/strong>Yes, especially in professional spaces earlier on. There\u2019s sometimes an unspoken expectation to present a more polished version of yourself. Over time, I\u2019ve learned that authenticity is actually more powerful and sustainable.<\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Yes, once, back in Abuja. My phone was acting up, and out of nowhere I had this random thought: \u201cWhat does it feel like to smash something when you\u2019re angry?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t smash things; it\u2019s not who I am. But curiosity got the better of me.<\/p>\n

I looked around the room for a spot where I could throw the phone without actually breaking it. I picked a spot\u2026 and missed by a few inches. My screen smashed.<\/p>\n

So yes, I performed a version of myself that wasn\u2019t real, and paid for it.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: If your life had a major \u201cUno Reverse\u201d moment, what would it be. Like, tell us about any unexpected twist you\u2019ve experienced? <\/strong><\/p>\n

OO: <\/strong>Honestly, I would be an engineer. I genuinely love building things, thinking through world problems, and imagining solutions that sit at the intersection of technology and art. It\u2019s something that has crossed my mind more than once, even going back to study it properly. But if I\u2019m being honest, my relationship with maths has always made me hesitate. Still, that curiosity hasn\u2019t gone away, it just shows up in different ways now.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Do you believe people can truly reinvent themselves, or do we always carry our past versions with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> Yes, people can genuinely reinvent themselves, for good or for bad.
\nBut they always carry their past selves with them. Reinvention comes from<\/em> something; the old version stays in the background as the reference point for change.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> I think both are true. You can reinvent yourself, but your past becomes your foundation, not your limitation. It shapes you, but it doesn\u2019t have to define you.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: One reason we\u2019re doing this interview is because someone said you look like \u2018twins.\u2019 What do you think?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> I honestly don\u2019t know but let me tell you how it happened.<\/p>\n

During the service of songs for a colleague\u2019s parent, my line manager saw me and Uju talking, and someone asked if she was my sister. We crossed the road to find out what the conversation was about, and they were shocked to hear we weren\u2019t related.<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s the complexion, maybe the glasses, I honestly don\u2019t know.<\/p>\n

OO<\/strong>: I think there is an iota of truth in what they said. And sometimes resemblance goes beyond just physical features, it can be in energy, presence, even how people carry themselves.<\/p>\n

And who wouldn\u2019t want to be a twin with such a smart guy like, Victor!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Have you ever seen someone who looked a lot like you? Would you recognise your doppelg\u00e4nger if you saw them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> I\u2019ve never met anyone who looks like me. But if I do? We\u2019re becoming best friends instantly. There are so many<\/em> opportunities for pranks. I\u2019d definitely have an \u201cevil twin.\u201d
\nI\u2019m still hoping to meet someone who looks exactly like me \u2014 same height, same walk, same talk.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> Interestingly, my fashion designer looks a lot like me. People have called us sisters or even twins on different occasions. It\u2019s always amusing because you start to see the similarities through other people\u2019s eyes. I think I would recognise my doppelg\u00e4nger, not just by appearance, but by that subtle familiarity you can\u2019t really explain.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: In today’s world of misinformation, what helps you decide what\u2019s true and what\u2019s not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

OO: <\/strong>Research plays a big role for me. I look at context, credibility, and consistency. I question the source, cross-check information, and try to understand the bigger picture before forming an opinion.<\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> I always check the source. If it\u2019s not from a reputable outlet, I don\u2019t believe it.<\/p>\n

For images and videos, I examine them multiple times; with AI, anything can be faked. Even when someone I trust sends me something, I still verify it.
\nIf it\u2019s not verified, I don\u2019t believe it, and I definitely won\u2019t share it.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

AF: Complete this sentence: \u201cThe biggest illusion people believe about life is ___.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

VO:<\/strong> The illusion of perfection. That life, people, or situations can be 100% perfect.
\nPerfection doesn\u2019t exist; believing it does only sets us up for disappointment.<\/p>\n

OO:<\/strong> That everything has to make sense immediately. Some things only make sense in retrospect.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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