Renowned Nigerian skitmaker Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, was visibly moved to tears as her daughter, Nola, recreated a heartwarming tribute to her mother’s early years.
As Kiekie eagerly anticipates her daughter’s upcoming first birthday, she shared a heart-melting side-by-side photo of her mini-me, Nola, recreating Kiekie’s own one-year-old birthday look.
Expressing her emotions, Kiekie confided,
It’s MY. BABY’s. BIRTH. MONTH. So I recreated my one-year-old birthday look with Nola and it got me really emotional! My baby will be one soonnnn!!”.
The heartwarming gesture attracted a flood of endearing messages from notable figures in the entertainment sphere. Celebrities like Bisola Aiyeola, Juliet Ibrahim, Destiny Etiko, Ibrahim Chatta, Stephanie Coker, Lizzy Jay, Biola Bayo, Aisha Lawal, and Blessing Obasi poured out their affectionate comments for the little one.
Bisola Aiyeola expressed, “Awww so cute,” while Temitayo Peters gushed, “Nola finer than mummy.”
Nola’s recreation of her mother’s iconic baby look left a poignant mark, evoking tender sentiments and fond memories for Kiekie. The touching gesture also drew playful banter, as Lizzy Jay humorously commented, “That first slide no follow abeg, why you spoil that girl picture with your own picture?”
The outpouring of love and anticipation for the impending birthday celebration continued with endearing messages and playful exchanges among celebrities.