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The Hard Work Behind The Glam Ft Kie Kie

Season 2, Ep. 15

Behind and before the glitz, glam and fame comes hard-work. On this episode of Tea With Tay, content creator, fashion designer, actress and influencer, Kie Kie joins Tay for an inspiring account on the many trial stages she went through before becoming the Kie Kie we know and love.

Ever the energy bringer, Kie Kie doesn't fail to make us laugh as she recounts her childhood in Ibadan, her education experience and how she discovered her exceptional entertainment skills and honed them. Beyond the laughter, this episode will teach you that it indeed takes a village, and will inspire you and make you double down on your journey to success. Enjoy!



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