Bukky Ajayi

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

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

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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
YearFilmRoleNotes
2017HakkundeMamaComedy / Drama
2013 Mother of George as Ma Ayo Balogundirected by Andrew Dosunmu
2011Eti KetaMama Sherifat
2010The ChildImade
2009Bolode O'kuAyoola's Mother
Òréré Layé
2008Amoye
Iya Mi Tooto
2007A Brighter Sunfeatured in all parts
Big Heart TreasureMama James
Fine Things
Keep My WillEgo
2006Women of FaithEunice
2005Bridge-StoneMama Polina
Destiny's Challenge
Women's Cot featured in all parts
2004Indecent Girlas Mrs. Orjifeatured in all parts
Little Angel
Obirin Sowanu
Temi Ni, Ti E Kofeatured in all series
Worst MarriageAgnes
2003The Kingmaker
My Best Friend
2001Saving Alero
Thunderbolt Mama Tutu
2000Final WhistleMrs. Morganfeatured in all series
Oduduwa
1998 Diamond Ring
Witchesas Desmond's mother
1997Hostages
19891991 Checkmate
Village Headmaster

Death

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

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