Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi
Bukky Ajayi in a movie
Born(1934-02-02)February 2, 1934
DiedJuly 6, 2016(2016-07-06) (aged 82)
Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
Other namesZainab Bukky Ajayi
OccupationActress
Years active1966–2014

Zainab Bukky Ajayi Listenⓘ (2 February 1934 – 6 July 2016) was a Nigerian actress.[1]

Life and career

Bukky Ajayi was born and raised in Nigeria but completed her higher education in England, United Kingdom with the support of a federal government scholarship. In 1965, she left England for Nigeria where her career began as a presenter and newscaster for Nigerian Television Authority in 1966.[2] Ajayi made her film debut in the television series Village Headmaster during the '70s before she went on to feature in Checkmate, a Nigeria television series that aired in the early 1990s.

During her acting career, she featured in several films and television series including Critical Assignment, Diamond Ring, Witches among others. In 2016, her contributions to the Nigerian film industry was recognized after she and Sadiq Daba were awarded the Industry Merit Award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[3][4]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2017 Hakkunde Mama Comedy / Drama
2013 Mother of George as Ma Ayo Balogun directed by Andrew Dosunmu
2011 Eti Keta Mama Sherifat
2010 The Child Imade
2009 Bolode O'ku Ayoola's Mother —
Òréré Layé — —
2008 Amoye — —
Iya Mi Tooto — —
2007 A Brighter Sun — featured in all parts
Big Heart Treasure Mama James
Fine Things —
Keep My Will Ego
2006 Women of Faith Eunice
2005 Bridge-Stone Mama Polina
Destiny's Challenge — —
Women's Cot — featured in all parts
2004 Indecent Girl as Mrs. Orji featured in all parts
Little Angel — —
Obirin Sowanu — —
Temi Ni, Ti E Ko — featured in all series
Worst Marriage Agnes
2003 The Kingmaker — —
My Best Friend — —
2001 Saving Alero — —
Thunderbolt Mama Tutu —
2000 Final Whistle Mrs. Morgan featured in all series
Oduduwa —
1998 Diamond Ring — —
Witches as Desmond's mother —
1997 Hostages — —
1989–1991 Checkmate — —
— Village Headmaster — —

Death

Ajayi died at her residence in Surulere, Lagos State on 6 July 2016 at the age of 82.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Auntie Zainab Bukky Ajayi Is Graciously Aging". The Guardian. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ^ "10 things to know about late veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi". Vanguard News. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. ^ Ajagunna, Timilehin (6 March 2016). "Bukky Ajayi: 15 facts about the veteran Nollywood actress you must know". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 11 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  4. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (5 March 2016). "AMVCA: Emotions, as Bukky Ajayi wins Industry Merit award". Vanguard News. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead". Premium Times. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  6. ^ Adeniji, Gbenga (6 July 2016). "BREAKING: Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead". The Punch. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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