Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori

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Oluwabukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, is a Nigerian TV personality, Content creator, Actress, Model and entrepreneur. [1]

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Early life and education

Kiekie was born on June 20, 1990, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She attended private primary and secondary schools in Ibadan. She later studied Mass Communication at Bowen University in Osun State. [2]

According to publicly available biographical accounts, she pursued further studies in fashion including tailoring, couture, and patternmaking's at the London College of Fashion, and holds a master’s degree in marketing from the London School of Business. [3]

Career

Kiekie (Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, born on 20 June 1990 ) is a Nigerian media personality, television presenter, film producer, and entrepreneur. Her career in the entertainment industry began in 2015, when she worked as a producer and host for a fashion-focused program on GoldMyne TV. She later joined Spice TV as a presenter, covering topics related to fashion and contemporary style trends.

She gained visibility through social media and public appearances, including hosting roles at entertainment events such as Stacked December [4] , Vibes on the Beach (2021) [5] , Burna Boy Live, and Timeless Night (2022) [6] .

In 2024, Kiekie co-produced the Nigerian cinema release GINGERRR [7] [8] , which premiered in September 2025. According to box office reports from Nollywood reporter, the film ranked among the top-grossing Nigerian releases over its opening weeks [9] . She also appeared in supporting roles in several Nigerian films released on streaming platforms, including A Simple Lie [10] , Ile Owo, Muri & Ko [11] , and LOL Naija (Amazon Prime Video, 2023) [12] .

Outside entertainment, she founded Accost Collections, a Lagos-based fashion label offering women’s apparel, including occasion and bridal wear.

Filmography

Awards and nomination

YearTitleCategoryStatusReference
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Online and Digital CreatorNominated [13]
Trendupp Awards Force of InstagramWon [14]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Online and Digital CreatorWon [15]
Pulse Influencer AwardsYouTube Creator of the YearWon [16]
2024 Trendupp Awards Force of Influence in NigeriaWon [17]

References

  1. ↑ "Full Biography Of Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, Age, Husband, Net-Worth, Wiki, Height, Instagram & Kie Kie –". thenaijafame.com. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  2. ↑ "Skit maker, KieKie: Biography, Education, Husband, Children, Net worth, Photos, and Controversies". NewsWireNGR. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  3. ↑ "Kie Kie : Don't Waste Your Time Trying to Be Somebody Else – THISDAYLIVE" . Retrieved 2025-10-26.
  4. ↑ mingooland (2023-09-13). "The Creator Roundtable: Meet These Panellists At BellaNaija Style Digital Summit 2023" . Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  5. ↑ "Big Wiz thrills fans at beach concert to end 2021 with a bang". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-01-03. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  6. ↑ "Kiekie and Mr Macaroni At Davido's Timeless Concert in Lagos". 2023-04-27. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  7. ↑ Temitope, Oluwaseun Mary (2025-09-22). "Gingerrr is Coming with Four Nollywood Women to redefine Collaboration and Power in Black Storytelling". Black Film Wire. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  8. ↑ Olufemi, Ayomidoyin (2025-09-17). "Kiekie: The Queen of Skits Who's Taking Over Nollywood with GINGERRR". Rex Clarke Adventures. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  9. ↑ ""Gingerrr" Reaches N300 Million, Retains Top Box Office Spot - Nollywood Reporter". 2025-10-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  10. ↑ "A Simple Lie | Nollywood Reinvented" . Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  11. ↑ "Kunle Remi and KieKie Ignite Romantic Sparks in Muri & Ko Teaser - Nollywood Reporter". 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  12. ↑ cto@algorasoft.com, Daniel Aghedo. "LOL: Last One Laughing Naija - Prime Video's Hilarious Unscripted Comedy Show Featuring Basketmouth, Sabinus, Taaooma, and More!". www.stylevitae.com. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  13. ↑ "AMVCA 2022: Full list of nominees". DNB Stories Africa. 2022-03-20. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  14. ↑ "Kie Kie, Tunde Onakoya & Enioluwa Adeoluwa emerge Winners at Trendupp Awards 2022 | See the Full List". BellaNaija. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-10-24.
  15. ↑ https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/kiekie-overjoyed-as-she-wins-2023-amvca-for-online-content-creator#:~:text=Nigerian%20skit%20maker%2C%20Bukunmi%20Adeaga%20Ilori%20better%20known,which%20was%20held%20on%20Saturday%20night%2C%20May%2020th.
  16. ↑ "All the big winners at Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 - eelive". www.eelive.ng. October 8, 2023.
  17. ↑ Ige, Rotimi (July 12, 2024). "Kiekie emerges as 'Force of Influence', clinches biggest award at Trendupp Awards 2024".
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