Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright (born March 31, 1967), known professionally as Bukky Wright, is a Nigerian actress and businesswoman.
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She’s actively involved in a number of lucrative businesses.
The Yoruba-born politician is also a film producer in addition to being an actress and an entrepreneur.
She is well-known for her performances in the iconic Nigerian television series Super Story, as well as recent Yoruba films like Iyore.
| Full Name: | Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright |
| Stage Name: | Bukky Wright |
| Born: | 31 March 1967 (age 54 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Children: | Wilson Amu-Wright,, Ojayy Wright |
| Spouse • Husband: | Adewale Onitiri |
| Occupation: | Actress • Businesswoman |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life
Bukky Wright is a Nigerian who was born in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State in the country’s south-west, on March 31, 1967.
She was born to a Christian father and a Muslim mother.
She belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group, which is found in southwest Nigeria.
She spent the majority of her childhood in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with her parents.
The Yoruba-born, on the other hand, keeps her personal life secret and hidden from the public sight.
Education
In the 1970s, Bukky Wright attended a local school in Abeokuta, Ogun state’s capital, where she got the required West African Examination Council (WAEC) diploma as well as the Senior School leaving Certificate (SSCE).
After achieving all of the requirements for a university course, she set her sights on the famed University of Lagos in Lagos State, South-South Nigeria.
As a result, she was able to acquire her desired bachelor’s degree in Economics.
Career
Bukky Wright began her acting career when she was 29 years old, in 1996. She began her acting career in the popular television series Super Story, which was developed by Wale Adenuga.
Producers and directors of Yoruba-based films took notice of her talent, and she swiftly established herself as one of the most sought-after actresses in western Nigeria.
Bukky Wright, who speaks Yoruba fluently, did not disappoint.
Red Hot, When Love Strikes, Omatara Johnson, Abeni, OutKast, Unforgivable, 2014, Ghetto Hood, and other English-language Nollywood films have included her.
In terms of business, Bukky Wright has also performed admirably. The B Collection Spa was founded by her. She also owns and runs a women’s clothes store in Lagos. Her record label, Wright Media International, is also controlled by her.
Bukky Wright is interested in politics as well. When she ran for a seat in the Ogun state house of assembly under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) platform in the 2014 general election, she was vying for a leadership role.
Bukky Wright Films
Bukky Wright is a Yoruba and Nollywood actor from Nigeria. She is gifted and well-liked by a large number of people.
Patience Ozokwor, Olu Jacobs, Kenneth Okonkwo, Segun Arinze, Liz Benson, Mercy Johnson, Yul Edochie, and a plethora of other well-known actors have all collaborated with her.
The following are some of her cinematic credits:
Her filmography includes the following titles:
- Saworo ide (1999)
- Above Love (2004)
- Abeni (2006)
- Outkast (2011)
- Kopo Kope (KKK)
- Omotara Johnson
- Unforgivable
- Afefe Alaafin
- Dugbe Dugbe
- Habitat
- Oko Nene
- Habitat
- Red Hot (2013)
- Iyore (2014)
- When Love Happens (2014).
Awards and Nominations
Bukky Wright is regarded as one of Nigeria’s most committed female leaders. Her commitment has elevated her to the status of a role model for young people. It’s also helped her earn notoriety. The following are a few of the most notable:
She received Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
She was named Nigeria’s Most Promising Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards.
She received Best Actress in a Television/Drama at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Social Media
Despite her age, Bukky Wright is up to date on the latest social media trends and advances. On her Instagram and Facebook profiles, she also knows how to wow with breathtaking images.
She can be found on the following social media sites:
Instagram: @bukkywright
Twitter: @bukkywright
Facebook: Bukky Wright.
Due to personal branding and promotional concerns, she did not include her husband’s name on her handles.
Personal Life
Bukky Wright stands 1.75 meters tall and weighs 64 kilograms. Her eyes are brown, and her hair is predominantly dark.
Bukky Wright is a married woman with two children. Adewale Onitiri, whom she describes as “a great gentleman,” is her husband.
Wilson Amu-Wright and Ojayy Wright are the children of this union.
When one of her sons announced the arrival of his child from his American marriage a few years ago, she was also a grandmother.
Net Worth
Bukky Wright is a multi-talented archivist. She works as an entrepreneur, actor, and film producer.
All of this contributes to her reported $1 million net worth. She owns numerous automobiles and lives in a large house in Lagos with her family.