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Legendary actress, Bukky Ajayi dies at 82

By Vanguardngr.com
General News Legendary actress, Bukky Ajayi dies at 82
JUL 7, 2016 LISTEN

One of Nollywood's actresses, Zainab Bukky Ajayi, who blessed the world with her inimitable acting talent has passed on.

She passed on at the age of 82 at about 11am on July 6 at her Surulere residence in Nigeria, after battling a heart-related disease, reports say.

Bukky was laid to rest at Atan Cemetery at 4pm on the same day following an order she gave before her death.

Her demise has drawn reactions from her colleagues and protégés in the movie industry.

Biodun Okeowo, puts it this way:” RIP great mummy Bukky Ajayi. May the angels of the lord receive your soul and forgive your entire sins ma.”

Actress, Yvonne Jegede, who posted a picture of herself kissing the deceased said on Instagram:” My last kiss, I will forever cherish… “#LifeWellSpentYvonne Muyiwa Ademola was much more philosophical in his reaction: ”Sleep on mama … We love you but God loves you more. No matter how nice, no matter how beautiful, no matter how religious, we shall all taste death. Mama’s was a life well spent.Love you always mama”

“Mama Bukky Ajayi your legacy will continue to live on…thanks for sharing your gift with the world. Adieu mama,” Mercy Aigbe wrote on social media.

Another veteran actress, Joke Silva wrote:” Bye bye aunty as you go through “the open doors” to your Heavenly Father. Adieu. Recall that Madam Bukky Ajayi was honoured at the recent edition of African Magic Viewers Choice Awards. She was taken to the venue in a wheelchair giving an emotional speech that got many crying.

Reacting to the sad news, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) described her demise is a big loss to the entertainment industry.

The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the AGN, Agility Onwura, said she died at a time when the young generations of actors were still drawing from her wealth of experience. Onwura said: “The news of her death came to us as a surprise.

The National President of PMANA, Pretty Okafor, mourned the late actress, extolling her contributions to the growth of Nollywood and the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

“She was an enviable professional, who inspired us with her outstanding roles in many home movies. “Her exit will leave an indelible footprint on the entertainment industry generally,” he said.

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