Celebrating the Life of Veteran Nigerian Actress Bukky Ajayi on Her Birthday

Today, we remember the remarkable Nigerian actress Zainab Bukky Ajayi, born on February 2, 1934, and sadly departed on July 6, 2016. Ajayi made her indelible mark in the entertainment industry with her debut in the iconic television series Village Headmaster during the 1970s. She further graced screens in Checkmate, a beloved Nigerian television series from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. Throughout her illustrious career, she showcased her talent in numerous films and soap operas, leaving an enduring legacy in Nigerian cinema.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Ajayi, along with Sadiq Daba, was honored with the Industry Merit Award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Her passing on July 6, 2016, at her residence in Surulere, Lagos State, marked the end of a chapter in Nigerian entertainment. Today, on what would have been her birthday, we fondly remember and celebrate the life of this exceptional actress.

Happy Posthumous Birthday, Bukky Ajayi. Your legacy lives on. ????