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Bukky Ajayi(1934-2016)

  • Actress
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Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or destroy her family.
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Mother of George (2013)
Zainub Bukky Ajati was a Nigerian born actress, born on February 2nd 1934 and educated in England on a scholarship. Returning to her homeland to act she was a regular in Nigerian TV series 'Checkmate' throughout the 1980s and 1990s as well as appearing in several 'Nollywood' movies. Bukky died at home, in Nigeria, on July 6th 2016.
BornFebruary 2, 1934
DiedJuly 6, 2016(82)
BornFebruary 2, 1934
DiedJuly 6, 2016(82)
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Known for

Critical Assignment (2003)
Critical Assignment
5.1
  • Madam Baka(as Buki Ajayi)
  • 2003
The Child
  • Imade
  • 2010
Eti Keta (2011)
Eti Keta
  • Mama Sherifat
  • 2011
Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rahama Sadau, and Frank Donga in Hakkunde (2017)
Hakkunde
5.3
  • Mama(as The Late Mrs Bukky Ajayi)
  • 2017

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Actress

  • Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Rahama Sadau, and Frank Donga in Hakkunde (2017)
    Hakkunde
    5.3
    • Mama (as The Late Mrs Bukky Ajayi)
    • 2017
  • Mother of George (2013)
    Mother of George
    6.5
    • Ma Ayo Balogun
    • 2013
  • Eti Keta (2011)
    Eti Keta
    • Mama Sherifat
    • 2011
  • The Child
    • Imade
    • 2010
  • Òréré layé
    Video
    • 2009
  • Bolode o'ku
    Video
    • Ayoola's Mother
    • 2009
  • Iya mi tooto...
    Video
    • 2008
  • Amoye
    Video
    • 2008
  • Oduduwa 2
    Video
    • 2008
  • Oduduwa
    Video
    • Osun
    • 2008
  • Keep My Will 2
    Video
    • 2007
  • Keep My Will
    Video
    • Ego
    • 2007
  • Big Heart Treasure 2
    Video
    • 2007
  • Big Heart Treasure
    Video
    • Mama James
    • 2007
  • Sekere
    Video
    • Iya Folawe
    • 2007

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  • Alternative names
    • Buki Ajayi
  • Born
    • February 2, 1934
    • Nigeria
  • Died
    • July 6, 2016
    • Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

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