It’s almost time for the 5th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and we are just as excited as you are for those who will be going home with awards, the red carpet fashion killers, the speeches that will have us shedding a decent measure of tears and the OMG moments maybe. If... Read More

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December 16, 2016

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#YNaija2016Review: Elechi Amadi, OJB Jezreel, Bukky Ajayi… 10 notable deaths of the year 2016

by Okon Ekpo 2016 has been an eventful year, one that has seen deaths of remarkable people – those who we would rather still have with us. From actress, Bukky Ajayi to artiste and producer, OJB Jezreel – these are the 10 notable deaths of 2016. Bukky Ajayi Zainab Bukky Ajayi, beloved thespian and veteran... Read More

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August 26, 2016

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Entertainment Roundup: Illbliss bows out of the ‘game’ | RMD ventures into modelling? | Popular Nollywood actress gets engaged | More stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Illbliss bows out of the ‘game’ After more than a decade of delivering hip-hop hits such as Aye Po Gan, U Go Wound O and more, rapper, Illbliss appears to have bid... Read More

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August 25, 2016

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Actress Yvonne Jegede gets engaged to late Bukky Ajayi’s son

Actress Yvonne Jegede is engaged to actor cum musician Abounce. According to popular blogger Linda Ikeji the actress who added a year on Thursday, August 25 said yes to her hubby’s proposal. The two have been an item for quite a while now and their engagement would not come as a surprise to many. Yvonne has been... Read More

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July 13, 2016

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8-day Fidau prayers held for the late Bukky Ajayi (PHOTOS)

The 8-day Fidau prayers for the late Nollywood veteran, Bukky Ajayi held today. The actress who passed away at the age of 82 on Wednesday July 6, 2016 was a very active member of the NASFAT Muslim society. The Islamic organisation organised the event at the Central Mosque, Alausa, Ikeja. See photos from the event... Read More

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July 10, 2016

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Reuben Abati: Bukky Ajayi, OJB Jezreel and other stories

Two lives lost recently in the creative industry convey useful messages in terms of the import of their careers and the circumstances of their departure: the elderly actress, simply known as Bukky Ajayi, and the music entrepreneur, multi-talented artiste, producer and musician, Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB Jezreel. Bukky Ajayi died aged 82, and... Read More

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July 7, 2016

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Entertainment Roundup: RMD shares touching tribute to late Bukky Ajayi | 50 cent bids bankruptcy case goodbye | More Stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Burna Boy Premieres new single on Apple Music’s Beat 1 radio On Wednesday night, Burna Boy premiered his new single titled Pree Me on Apple Music’s Beat 1 radio with Julie Adenuga. The song which... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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Nollywood great, Bukky Ajayi laid to eternal rest (PHOTOS)

Nollywood Icon Bukky Ajayi, has been laid to rest at the Atan Cemetary, Yaba Lagos as her Islamic rites demands. The 82-year-old actress died on Wednesday morning at her Surulere home in Lagos as a result of a heart-related sickness. According to PUNCH, her burial was attended by ‘members of her family, close relatives and... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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Celebrities react to the death of Nollywood veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi

Stakeholders in the Nigerian entertainment industry have taken to their various social media accounts to eulogise the late Bukky Ajayi who passed away on Wednesday. The iconic actress is being buried at the moment at Atan cemetery as stated by her Muslim faith. Here is they had to say about the 82-year-old actress https://www.instagram.com/p/BHhW6-LAf9Q/?taken-by=jazzman_olofin... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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‘A life well spent’… ‘She was a gem’ | Nigerian Twitter pays tribute to the late Bukky Ajayi

It is no longer news that legendary Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi has passed on. Nigerian Netizens have taken to their twitter timelines to pay tribute to the thespian. Here is what they had to say. This makes the celebration of Bukky Ajayi by AMVCA even more beautiful. A great closing to an extraordinary character. —... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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10 things you should know about the late Bukky Ajayi

After a glorious time on earth, using her talents to bless the silver screen, Nollywood actress Bukky Ajayi has gone into eternal rest. The 82-year-old’s stellar acting career was crowned in March when she was named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2016 AMVCA. Her emotional acceptance speech at the awards got... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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When the late Bukky Ajayi stole our hearts at the 2016 AMVCA (WATCH)

The Nigerian entertainment scene has again lost one of its precious gems Bukky Ajayi to the cold hands of death. The legendary actress passed on moments ago at the age of 82 as a result of heart-related complications. In memory of her exceptional talent, we remember when she was honoured at the 2016 AMVCA with... Read More

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July 6, 2016

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Just In: Nollywood veteran Bukky Ajayi passes on

Nollywood veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. The well respected actress battled with heart related issues for a while. The legendary icon was recently honoured at the 2016 AMVCA in March which was her last major public appearance. The actress was also visited few weeks back at... Read More

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April 6, 2012

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Liz Benson, Dolly Unachukwu, Patience Ozokwor… Hauwa Gambo picks the 20 greatest Nigerian actresses – Do you agree?

by Hauwa Gambo I have been thinking about how you can accuse Nollywood of everything, but you cannot accuse our industry of a lack of acting talent wide and deep. Some of them are unappreciated, some are overused, other underused, and most mis-used. But under these uninspiring conditions, they have managed to let their talent shine.... Read More

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