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Tunde Kelani eulogises late Nollywood legend Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi

Bukky Ajayi

A filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, says the late veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has left indelible marks in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Kelani stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday.

Ajayi died in the early hours of July 6 at the age of 82 after a long battle with heart-related disease.

The late veteran actress was honoured with a legendary award at the last African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, where she delivered an emotional speech, which left many in tears.

According to Kelani, the legendary thespian, who blessed the screen with her graceful acting, will be remembered for her cheerfulness, husky voice and positive attitude off and on the screen.

“Aunty Bukky is certainly one of the few blessings we have in the entertainment industry.

“A lot of people may have known her through her screen appearances on popular Nollywood movies.

“Aunty Bukky comes a long way because she’s actually one of the pioneers of successful television broadcasting in the whole of Africa.

“Well, you know they started from the first television station that was built in Ibadan.

“Aunty Bukky was on television, on the air personality and read the news severally for many years before she veered into her acting career.

“It was only recently, maybe two months ago, when Bukky Ajayi was wheeled on a wheelchair to receive her lifetime achievement award the last AMVCA by MNET.

“Finally, she got some kind of recognition although without gratification.

“Even then she was happy that night although she was in the wheelchair and her voice rang clearly.

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