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Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright (born March 31, 1967), better known as Bukky Wright, is a Nigerian actress who blends acting with business.
She was actually involved in several productive ventures.
Apart from being an actor and businesswoman, the Yoruba-born is also a film producer and politician.
She is known for her roles in the popular Nigerian TV series Super Story as well as contemporary Yoruba films, most notably Iyore.
Nigerian actress
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| full name: | Oluwabukola Seginath Ajoke Wright |
| stage name: | Bucky Wright |
| date of birth: | March 31, 1967 (57 years old) |
| place of birth: | Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Ogun State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | not applicable |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| children: | Wilson Amu-Wright, Ojayy Wright |
| Spouse • Husband: | Adewale Onitiri |
| Profession: | Actress • Businesswoman |
| net worth: | $ 1,000,000 |
early life
Bukky Wright is a Nigerian, born on March 31, 1967 in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria.
Her father is a Christian and her mother is a Muslim.
She is from the Yoruba tribe in southwestern Nigeria.
She spent most of her childhood with her parents in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
However, the Yoruba-born woman keeps the information about her family life secret from the public.
educate
In the 1970s, Bukky Wright attended a local school in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, where she obtained the mandatory West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE).
After fulfilling all the requirements for the university course, she was admitted to the prestigious University of Lagos in Lagos State, South-Southern Nigeria.
Eventually, she earned her desired bachelor’s degree in economics.
Profession
Bucky Wright officially started her acting career at the age of 29, to be exact in 1996. She starred in a TV series called Super Story produced by the famous director Wale Adenuga.
Her talent caught the attention of Yoruba film producers and directors, thereby becoming one of the most sought-after actresses in western Nigeria. Buki Wright is able to speak Yoruba fluently and she did not disappoint.
She has also starred in many English-language Nigerian films such as Red Hot, When Love Comes, Omatara Johnso, Abeni, OutKast, Unforgivable, 2014, Ghetto Hood, etc.
In terms of business, Bucky Wright has also achieved great success. She is the founder of a spa called B Collection. She also runs a boutique that deals in women’s clothing in Lagos State. She also owns a record label called Wright Media International.
Buki Wright is also into politics. In the 2014 general election, she contested for the Ogun State House of Representatives seat under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and vying for a leadership position.
Filmography
Bukky Wright has acted in Yoruba and Nigerian films. She is a talented and popular actress.
She has acted with renowned actors like Patience Ozokwor, Olu Jacobs, Kenneth Okonkwo, Segun Arinze, Liz Benson, Mercy Johnson, Yul Edochie and many other top actors.
Her selected film credits include:
- Sawaro De (1999)
- Beyond Love (2004)
- Abene (2006)
- Outkast (2011)
- Copo Cope (KKK)
- Omotala Johnson
- Unforgivable
- Afifi Alafin
- Dugbe Dugbe
- Habitat
- Okonene
- Habitat
- Red Heat (2013)
- Ayol (2014)
- When Love Happens (2014).
Awards and nominations
Buki Wright is one of the hardest working women in Nigeria. Her hard work has made her a role model for the youths. This has also earned her recognition. Some of the most notable ones include:
- Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Won the City People Entertainment Award for Nigeria’s Most Promising Actress
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Television Series/Drama Series.
social media
Despite her young age, Bukky Wright knows how to keep up with the latest trends and happenings on social media. She also knows how to post beautiful photos on her Instagram and Facebook pages to grab people’s attention. You can find her on:
- Instagram: @bukkywright
- Twitter: @bukkywright
- Facebook: Bukky Wright.
She does not use her husband’s name on her account for personal branding and publicity reasons.
personal life
Bucky Wright is 1.75 meters tall and weighs 64 kg. Her hair is mostly black and her eyes are brown.
Bukky Wright is married. She is married to Adewale Onitiri, whom she describes as “a perfect gentleman”. They have two sons, Wilson Amu-Wright and Ojayy Wright.
She was already a grandmother a few years ago when one of her sons announced he had a child with his American wife.
net worth
Bukky Wright is an accomplished archivist. She is an entrepreneur, actress, and filmmaker by trade.
All of this has contributed to her net worth of about $1 million. She lives in a large house in Lagos with her family and owns several cars.
