RIP....Iconic Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has been buried according to Islamic rites at the Atan Cemetary, Yaba Lagos.
The actress, whose career lasted more than three decades and included roles in hit soap The Village Headmaster, died on Wednesday morning aged 82.
She was buried amid tears, according to Islamic rites with members of her family, close relatives and some Nollywood stars in attendance.
“Mama lived a fulfilled life,” one of her sons told one of our correspondent over the phone.
Tributes have poured in from across the country for the actress, who had been honoured at had in March been honoured at the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her contribution to the development of Nigeria’s film industry
Nollywood thespian Bukky Ajayi who passed on in the early hours of today at the age of 82 has been buried according to Muslim rites and custom at Atan Cemetery Yaba, Lagos.
Although she practiced both religions, Christianity and Islam during her life time, she was until her death a Muslim.
Close family sources also say that she left a standing order to be buried on the day of her demise according to Muslim rites. More photos below
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