The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Alijah Kai has embarked on the journey of becoming an entertainer. The 8-year-old recently danced onstage, along with other group members, at the historical Space Shuttle ceremony in Los Angeles, California. Tichina Arnold was one of the proud onlookers at the event tweeting, “DebbieAllen & Alijah on stage rehearsing. My baby is really a professional! Aw #proudmother.”

Alijah recently served as model at the ‘SPOILED!’ fashion show event in Los Angeles, where America’s Next Top Model winner Eva Marcille was host. Alijah rocked Betty Boo on the runway wearing beige pants to offset the light pink shirt. It seems like the 8-year-old dancer and model is well on her way to success.

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