Nollywood Actress Bukky Ajayi is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead.

According to reports on The Punch, a source disclosed that she died an hour ago but refused to give details. On Monday, February 2, Bukky Ajayi clocked 82-years and was hosted to a small celebration by her children at her home, in Lagos.

Mama Bukky Ajayi as she is fondly referred to studied drama at the Institute of Drama, London. She later worked a while in London before coming to Nigeria where she started a broadcasting career as an announcer, presenter and newscaster at Nigerian Television Authority. Ajayi was a part of the now rested TV series Village Headmaster. She is seen by many as a living legend of the Nigerian film industry. Despite her advanced age, she still goes on movie location. 

UPDATE: Burial of Late Bukky Ajayi at ATAN Cemetery by 4pm today, July 6. Her body leaves her residence 20, Alawode Street, Surulere, Masha beside Kilo Hotel. May her soul rest in peace.