Actress Bukky Wright has shared how the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, played a role in the early stage of her acting career.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, she shared a video of him and her along with a caption which read, “Olubadan of Ibadan is my uncle who introduced me to Mainframe production for auction and it earned me my first major role in Saworo Ide and the rest is history. Am grateful 🙏🏽”
Saworo Ide, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani under Mainframe Films and Television Productions, remains one of the films that brought Bukky wider recognition in Nollywood. The political drama, released in 1999, featured several notable actors and is regarded as a classic in Yoruba cinema.
Bukky began her acting career in 1996 and has featured in both Yoruba and English language films. Over the years, she has appeared in titles such as Iyore, When Love Happens and other productions that established her as a familiar face in the industry.
The actress recently returned to Nollywood after spending more than a decade abroad, taking up new roles and projects following her comeback. Her return has seen her feature in films including Something About the Briggs and Red Circle as she continues to remain active in the industry.
