The death of veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has been generating reactions from stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) described her death as the loss of an entertainment icon.
Late Ajayi, 82, died on Wednesday morning. She started acting in the 70s, featuring in the popular movie series, “Village Headmaster”.
She also worked as an announcer, presenter and newscaster at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).died on Wednesday morning at 82.
Reacting to the sad news of Ajayi’s death, AGN and PMAN described her demise as a big loss to the entertainment industry.
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the AGN, Mr. Agility Onwura, had this to say about her, “The news of her death came to us as a surprise.
“She died when her wealth of experience and guidance were most needed by the younger generation of movie stars.
“Though at 82 one can say she was quite old, but we in the entertainment industry were still learning from her,” he said.
On his part, the National President of PMAN, Mr. Pretty Okafor, said “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.
“Her life and achievements should be celebrated, because 82 years is quite a feat to celebrate.”
Okafor prayed that God should grant the family of the late veteran the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, while urging them to emulate her life of hard work and dedication to service.
