Lovely reactions have been trailing the humble beginnings of Nigerian skit maker turn actress, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie.
Kiekie shared a video online showing the moment she started her career as a girl who had to beg for shows. The mom of one noted that those who came after her were already flying high but she was encouraged by her parents to keep pressing on.
She revealed that she held on to God who her in his arms, penning her eternal gratitude.
“GRATITUDE. FRIDAY. My friend @officialtaiwoadeyemi sent my a thought provoking message on Monday and I paused to take a look back and it’s nothing but unquantifiable testimonies..I remember the days people I started before were flying over me and I questioned a lot of things. But my parents will tell me then, “don’t be anxious, don’t be envious, your time will come”. In this moment I realized I had to continue pushing not like I had another option. I held on to God, He took me in arms and He hasn’t let go since then. And neither will I.FOREVER GRATEFUL. GOD is not done @lamboginny”
Fans and colleagues of Kiekie took to her comment section to celebrate her success story.
One Ms Yudee wrote, “You inspire me Kiks!! And not a lot of people do!I’m very very proud of you!Your work ethics, your personality and your stand up character even behind the cameras!! Rooting for you big!!”
A few days ago, Kiekie was moved to tears after she made her daughter, Nola, recreate her baby look.
The skit maker turn actress made this move in preparation for her daughter’s first birthday which comes up in a few days.
She shared a side-by-side photo of her mini-me recreating her one-year-old birthday look.
A proud Kiekie revealed that it got her so emotional as she looks forward to her daughter’s birthday
