Bukky Wright @ 57: Ten things to know about veteran Nollywood actress

Popular Nollywood actress and businessman woman, Bukky Wright celebrates her 57th birthday, March 31, 2024.

The veteran actress recently returned to Nollywood, starring in Nora Awolowo’s Rixel Studios upcoming blockbuster titled, ‘Red Circle’.

The actress, who took a break from the film industry for over a decade, excited fans and movie enthusiasts after an exclusive glimpse into the highly anticipated film was released on Saturday.

Here are ten things to know about her new age as she celebrates her 57th year.

1. Bukky began her acting career in 1996.

2. She has featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English languages, including Wale Adenuga’s Television series Super story.

3. In 2011, she won the Best Nollywood Actress of The Year award.

4. She contested to be a member of the House of Representatives for Abeokuta South federal constituency under the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) led by former Governor, Olusegun Osoba in 2014.

5. She is a single mother with two sons – Eniola and Gbenga, a pop artistes known by his stage name, Ojay.

6. Bukky is a grandmother when Ojay and his American girlfriend welcomed a baby girl.

7. Bukky’s popular works include Saworo Ide, Abeni, Unforgivable, Red Hot, Omotara Johnson, Lakasagba Obirin Orisa among others.

8. She’s an Information Security Auditor in the US.

9. Her real name is Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright

10. She runs a fashion house and clothing line, B Collections and a beauty spa, B Wright