Popular content creator and comedian Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, widely known as Kiekie, has credited her mother’s groundbreaking achievements in the oil industry as the driving force behind her own career success.
In a recent interview, Kiekie shared how her mother, a prominent businesswoman in the male-dominated oil sector, inspired her to pursue excellence and overcome challenges in her chosen field.
Despite facing skepticism and gender bias, her mother broke barriers by serving as the Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), a role traditionally dominated by men.
Reflecting on her mother’s resilience and accomplishments, Kiekie expressed how this shaped her confidence and determination. She said:
“I am privileged to come from a supportive family. My mum is a very big businesswoman in the oil space, which, like many other industries, is male-dominated. At some point, she was the secretary of the entire association, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria. People said things like, ‘Why would you put a woman in that position?’ and others.”
She continued: “I look at her and say, if this being is bursting doors like this, I am not even loud enough. I have not even achieved half of what she has achieved industry-wise.”
Kiekie’s story highlights how her mother’s trailblazing journey became a source of inspiration, motivating her to excel in her career as an entertainer and comedian.
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