Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, passed away today.
A source disclosed that she died an hour ago but refused to give details, according to The Punch.
The eloquent actress touched many hearts this year at the AMVCA after she got a standing ovation for her Industry Merit Award.
She said, “I wish I could stand up. But if I stand up I will fall down. Are you all standing for me? Thank you. I am very very grateful to you.”
Bukky Ajayi clocked 82-years on Monday, February 2 and was hosted to a small celebration by her children at her home, in Lagos.
Ajayi was a part of the classic Nigerian TV series, “Village Headmaster”.