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5 things you should know about talented veteran

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February 2, 2016 1:25 PM

Who remembers the entertaining days of Bukky Ajayi? Today, February 2, is the veteran's birthday, and to celebrate her, Pulse Nigeria is sharing five simple things every fan should know.

Bukky Ajayi

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Today, February 2, is the veteran's birthday, and to celebrate her, Pulse Nigeria is sharing five simple things every fan should know.

1. The veteran converted to Islam in the early eighties, and chose the name Zainab.

2. Ajayi studied at the Stanislavsky Institute of Drama, London, and returned to Nigeria in 1965 after her education.

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3. She kicked off her career in 1966 as an announcer, presenter and newscaster at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

4. She kicked off her acting career with 1970s hit series "Village Headmaster."

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5. As a kid, the actress loved fighting with her brothers. According to her, her father gave her the name "omo bi o te kii gboâ" meaning that "I loved to learn the hard way.'

Happy birthday to her.

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