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Actress, Bukky Ajayi laid to rest (Photos)

Bukky Ajayi's remains being taken to the Atan cemetery, Lagos

The remains of Nollywood actress, Zainab Bukky Ajayi was committed to mother earth at the Atan cemetery in Yaba Lagos at about 5:05 pm. The veteran thespian died of a heart-related ailment at about 11am today. She was aged 82.

His son, Olakunle Fawole told True Nollywood Stories (Tns.ng) “She died in my arms. My brother had just finished feeding her. Tade Ogidan’s daughter was here and we were all sitting in front of her.”  I just noticed she wasn’t breathing well and I went to her. I tried checking her pulse… Nothing. The doctor was at the hospital so I had to call him. When he came, he confirmed her death.”

May her soul find repose.

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The coffin containing Bukky Ajayi's body being carried in a casket enroute its final resting place

Bukky Ajayi's remains on the way to burial
Her final resting place

Mama Bukky Ajayi's body is placed into the ground

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Veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi dies at 82

Respected thespian, Bukky Ajayi has passed on. The UK-trained actress died today at the age of 82. Her last function was at this year’s AMVCA awards where she gave a very moving acceptance speech after she was honoured with a lifetime award.

Wheelchair-bound, she broke down in tears and also expressed shock at the outpouring of love and standing ovation from the guests. “I wish I could stand up. But if I stand I will fall down. You all standing for me? Thank you, I am very grateful to you.” She said.

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Facts about the veteran actress

1. She was born a christian but converted to Islam in the early eighties and chose the name Zainab.

2. She left England and came back to Nigeria after her education in 1965 and started out working in Nigeria Television Authority(NTA) as a presentation assistant in 1966.

3. Afterwards, she became a presenter and then a news reader.

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4. She presented a couple of children’s programmes and ‘Nigerian’s Sketches,’ a programme which was all about Nigerian culture.

5. She was later transferred to Port Harcourt and later back to Lagos, and it was at that time she started her acting career.

6. She started with the ‘Village Headmaster’ in the 70s, and she later got a role in Amaka Igwe’s ‘Checkmate.’

7. She has featured in so many home videos and films some of which include Mother of George, Indecent Girl, Diamond Ring, Witches, Thunderbolt among others.

May her soul find repose. Amen.

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