Zainab Bukky Ajayi (2 February 1934 6 July 2016) was a Nigerian actress.
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. 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.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes2017HakkundeMamaComedy / Drama 2013 Mother of George as Ma Ayo Balogun directed by Andrew Dosunmu2011Eti KetaMama Sherifat2010The ChildImade2009 Bolode O'ku Ayoola's Mother — Òréré Layé — —2008 Amoye — — Iya Mi Tooto — —2007A Brighter Sun —featured in all partsBig Heart Treasure Mama JamesFine Things —Keep My Will Ego2006Women of Faith Eunice2005Bridge-Stone Mama PolinaDestiny's Challenge — —Women's Cot —featured in all parts2004Indecent Girlas Mrs. Orjifeatured in all partsLittle Angel — —Obirin Sowanu — —Temi Ni, Ti E Ko —featured in all seriesWorst Marriage Agnes2003The Kingmaker — —My Best Friend — —2001Saving Alero — —Thunderbolt Mama Tutu —2000Final Whistle Mrs. Morganfeatured in all seriesOduduwa —1998Diamond Ring — —Witchesas Desmond's mother —1997Hostages — —19911994Checkmate — — —Village Headmaster — —
Death Ajayi died at her residence in Surulere, Lagos State on 6 July 2016 at the age of 82.
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