Nigerian media personality Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, popularly known as KieKie, has been left heartbroken by the sudden death of her close friend, Adepero Aderopo.
KieKie shared the devastating news on social media on June 6, 2025, though she did not disclose the cause of Adepero’s death. Her grief was palpable as she poured out her emotions in a deeply touching tribute, describing the loss as one she may never recover from.
In a heartbreaking post, the mother of one expressed that Adepero’s death has left a permanent void in her life. Messages of love, condolences, and support have since poured in from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities.
KieKie wrote:
“SO THIS IS LIFE?! MY ADEPERO IS GONE!! 💔💔 Ahhh!!! This is too hard for me! Adepero mi, eleyi o te mi lorun o, but I hand everything over to our maker! Ahh! My rock of ages, you’re the Most High! 😩🙏🏽🙏🏽 Truly, God knows best! I’m just realizing that in this very moment, because to me, this doesn’t make any sense. You’ve been taken from me—taken from us! Adepero mi 💔💔.”
“ADEPERO, this is too much for me. Seeing your RIP images on everyone’s page for four days… I’ve been pinching myself. June 6, 2025—worst day of my life. At 11:46pm, I only wanted to hear your sweet voice before bed, and instead, I heard your husband’s weakened voice telling me, ‘KieKie, your sister passed this afternoon.’ Ahhh! My heart broke in that moment. Mo rogo… 💔💔”
Fans and Friends Console KieKie
The tragic news triggered an outpouring of sympathy and emotional tributes online. Here are some of the heartfelt comments:
- @the_olushola: “I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you and her family strength in this trying time.”
- @omo.oba: “May her soul rest in perfect peace 🤍🕊️.”
- @iambisola: “So sorry sis ❤️❤️❤️ God rest her soul. She’s soaring with angels 👼.”
- @officialtaiwoadeyemi: “What???? Jesus! How?! We were just together in Ibadan, laughing and playing! God! So sorry KieKie. May God comfort you and her family.”
- @tennie: “Rest in peace ❤️ You’ll be dearly missed. Such a huge loss.”
- @foodtray_by_maggie: “Didn’t realize how much I loved you until now 💔 A truly sweet soul ❤️. You’ll be forever loved and missed 🕊️.”
- @themaryamgiwa: “My heart has been heavy since Monday 😢. May God comfort Wale and the kids.”
- @mc_titiminnaj: “This is so sad 🥹. May God comfort you all, and may her soul rest in peace 🕊️.”
KieKie’s public expression of grief is a raw and emotional reminder of how precious and fragile life can be. May Adepero’s soul rest in peace, and may her loved ones find the strength to carry on
