A mother-of-two shared her remarkable story on Good Morning Britain today, shedding light on the uniqueness of her twin babies, Ayon and Azira, who have different skin colors. Chantelle Broughton, 29, hailing from Nottingham, possesses a biracial heritage with a Nigerian maternal grandfather. Her partner, Ashton, is of Jamaican descent.
Chantelle recounted her experience with hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard, explaining that initially, the twins’ distinct complexions didn’t come as a surprise, as they appeared quite similar in skin tone. However, as the twins, born in April, grew older, differences became more noticeable. Azirah, her daughter, developed a notably darker complexion with brown eyes, while her son, Ayon, had fairer skin and striking green eyes.
The 29-year-old mother went on to share that strangers often expressed their astonishment upon seeing the twins. They would frequently stop her, drawn to the double pram carrying her two bundles of joy. Upon noticing the contrasting appearances of the twins, these strangers would react with phrases like, “Are they twins?… Oh, wow, one’s dark, one’s light. That’s so unusual; I’ve never seen that before.”
Chantelle also revealed that the twins, despite their different skin tones, share a close bond and often reach out to touch each other’s hands.
Dr. Amir Khan, who also participated in the segment, shed light on why some twins born to biracial parents might exhibit varying skin tones. Chantelle’s story serves as a testament to the beauty of diversity and the wonder of familial bonds that transcend physical appearances.
