Bukky Ajayi
Bukky Ajayi | |
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 Bukky Ajayi in a movie | |
| Born | February 2, 1934 |
| Died | July 6, 2016(aged 82) Surulere,Lagos State,Nigeria |
| Other names | Zainab Bukky Ajayi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–2014 |
Zainab Bukky Ajayi(2 February 1934 – 6 July 2016) was a Nigerianactress.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Bukky Ajayi was born and raised in Nigeria but completed her higher education inEngland,United Kingdomwith the support of a federal government scholarship. In 1965, she left England for Nigeria where her career began as a presenter andnewscasterforNigerian Television Authorityin 1966.[2]Ajayi made her film debut in the television seriesVillage Headmasterduring the '70s before she went on to feature inCheckmate,a Nigeria television series that aired in the early 1990s.
During her acting career, she featured in several films and television series includingCritical Assignment,Diamond Ring,Witchesamong others. In 2016, her contributions to theNigerian film industrywas recognized after she andSadiq Dabawere awarded theIndustry Merit Awardat the2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[3][4]
Filmography
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| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2017 | Hakkunde | Mama | Comedy / Drama |
| 2013 | Mother of George | as Ma Ayo Balogun | directed byAndrew 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
[edit]Ajayi died at her residence inSurulere,Lagos Stateon 6 July 2016 at the age of 82.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^"Auntie Zainab Bukky Ajayi Is Graciously Aging".The Guardian.13 February 2016.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^"10 things to know about late veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi".Vanguard News.6 July 2016.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^Ajagunna, Timilehin (6 March 2016)."Bukky Ajayi: 15 facts about the veteran Nollywood actress you must know".Nigerian Entertainment Today.Archived fromthe originalon 11 July 2016.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^Njoku, Benjamin (5 March 2016)."AMVCA: Emotions, as Bukky Ajayi wins Industry Merit award".Vanguard News.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^"Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead".Premium Times.6 July 2016.Retrieved6 July2016.
- ^Adeniji, Gbenga (6 July 2016)."BREAKING: Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead".The Punch.Retrieved6 July2016.
External links
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