By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
Biography
Her real name is Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori. Kiekie, as she is popularly known, is a Nigerian talented TV personality, model, content creator and fashion icon.
KieKie born in Ibadan on June 20, 1990, is also a brand influencer and entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria.
The 32-year-old (as at 2022) content creator is famous in the Nigerian social media spaces with a massive following.
Education
KieKie attended a private primary and secondary school in Ibadan.
She, however, advanced to study Mass Communication at Bowen University, Osun State.
She then proceeded to bag a Master’s degree in Marketing from the London School of Business.
In her course of acquiring knowledge, KieKie proceeded to learn the craft of tailoring, couture, and patterns from the London College of Fashion.
Career
In 2015, KieKie began her career with GoldMyne as a host and producer of a fashion TV show.
She did have a sojourn too with ONTV where she anchored “Style Street,” a show that analyses fashion trends and style.
KieKie won the hearts of the public when she started dropping regular videos on Instagram and YouTube with her distinct tone and style of talking about life issues.
Marriage
Husband
In February 2020, she got married to Mr. Ilori.
She has, however, chosen to keep her marriage out of the public domain.
Defending her choice, in her interview with Punch, she said, “I respect the privacy of my family and marriage, and I do my best to show them to the barest minimum. (I) just (do) the basic things when it’s necessary; maybe birthdays and anniversaries. (I believe that) the little one shares, the better.”
Wedding pictures
Children
Kiekie on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 announced the birth of their baby girl, NOLA. E. ILORI.
Net worth and Source of wealth
KieKie’s net worth is reportedly around $700,000 but NewsWireNGR cannot independently confirm this.
She amasses her wealth from content creation, a fashion business and brand endorsements.
Achievements
She is the entrepreneur behind Accost Collections, a fashion brand focusing on female apparel, including bridal wear.
Her YouTube channel, KiekieTv, has more than 280,000 subscribers.
KieKie has appeared in some Nollywood movies. They include:
- Flatline (2019)
- Okoto Series (2021)
- Mimi (2021)
KieKie has also established herself as an authority in the fashion and entertainment industry with her unique comic style and rare fashion sense.
Over the course of her career, KieKie has also been recipient of various awards and nominations.
Controversy
In June 2022, KieKie was accused of mocking Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, over her failed marriage.
KieKie had made a video at that time where she stated, “This is how you dance when they serve the person that served you breakfast.”
However, this didn’t go well with some of her fans who feel she was mocking the actress.
In response to the allegation, KieKie replied in a post by saying “Listen, I know it might be difficult for some people to understand, but some of us didn’t build our brand on or around clouts”
“People have worked tirelessly for years to be where they are today. So please, respect that.
“Some of us also don’t pick on other people’s issues for attention purposes. I personally don’t offer my 2cent on people’s matters simply because it is not my matter.
“I’m not a relative, so my opinion does not count. Also because I believe an opinion can be valid if you have all the information regarding the said matter.
“Now, how do you have that from the internet point of view?
“I know some people might be shocked, but people who live by the fear of God still exist.“If you’re too shallow to comprehend that, then seek understanding or shut up. It’s that simple.”
Disclaimer
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