Nigeria: Kiekie Marks Birthday With Simple but Meaningful Request

21 June 2026
Leadership (Abuja)
By Vivian Nguhilen Gbede

Nigerian brand influencer, content creator and actress Bukunmi Adeag-ilori widely known as 'Kiekie', marked her birthday on June 20 with a heartfelt message to fans. Instead of gifts, she asked them to support her latest project.

The media personality shared new photos on Instagram and expressed gratitude for life, good health and another year.

Kiekie said her greatest joy comes from living life on her own terms and sharing her creativity with others. She also thanked God for His blessings.

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The actress revealed that the only gift she wants from fans is their support. She urged them to stream her movie, 'Reheated Passion', on YouTube and be part of her creative journey.

She wrote: "HAPPY. BIRTHDAY. OLUWABUKUNMI. 🥹🥰🥰 This year, I'm most grateful to be alive and healthy while doing life on my own terms. Thank you, my sweet Jesus, 🥰🙏🏽 As I enter my next Big Era, eternal rock of ages, Alewi lese go with me 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 . The only birthday gift I want is y'all watching REHEATED PASSION on my YouTube channel, KiekieTv. Thank you 🥰💕."

Her post drew an outpouring of congratulatory messages from colleagues across the entertainment industry.

Stars including Iyabo Ojo, Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Helen Paul, Kate Henshaw, Broda Shaggi and Do2dtun celebrated the skitmaker, marking both her birthday and the launch of her new film project.

Many entertainers and industry colleagues also filled her comment section with heartfelt messages and good wishes.

@k8henshaw wrote:

"Happy Birthday KieKie 🎂 😍Blessings of the good Lord upon you always".

@iyaboojofespris:

"Happy birthday, Beautiful one ❤️🔥🎊🎂🎉🥳"

@funkejenifaakindele:

"Happy birthday, Iya omo mi. God bless you more, dear"

@itshelenpaul:

"Happy birthday 🎂🎂😍❤️"

@iambisola:

"My CMO KSN Fashionista Big Spender Hipsy Kiksy Happy Birthday baby gurllllll ❤️❤️❤️"

@do2dtun:

"There is only 1 Kie Kie... okan soso... Happy Birthday to an embodiment of talent 🙌🫡"

@brodashaggi said:

"Happy Birthday, my love! Wishing you every beautiful thing you deserve! 🎂🤍🥂"

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