Elegant, stylish, and exuding class, Bukky Wright is a Nollywood icon who remains a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
Known for her exceptional acting skills, she continues to be one of the finest Yoruba film producers. A proud mother of two, Bukky relocated to the United States a few years ago but has now returned to Nigeria, shedding light on what led to her temporary exit from Nollywood.
In a recent interview with The Punch, the actress revealed her shift in career focus during her time abroad. She shared how she ventured into the tech industry, a decision that initially drew skepticism but ultimately proved successful.
She said, “I will be practising it [tech] simultaneously with entertainment. The fact that I had to deviate totally from entertainment to tech was something many people thought I would not be able to do. I would tell all my mentees that if I can do it, they can do it too.”
Reflecting on her time away, the actress revealed what she missed most about Nigeria.
“What I would love to eat again would be proper Naija amala. What I would like to do again would be to act with Nollywood actors,” she said.
Addressing her much-anticipated return to Nollywood, Bukky assured fans of exciting projects in the pipeline.
She teased, “I have a lot for fans, including my project—‘The Return of Omotara Johnson,’ which is coming, and a whole lot of other things. I am back to stay.”
When asked about her ageless looks, she attributed it to prioritising rest, saying, “I don’t joke with my beauty sleep.”
Bukky is among the star-studded cast of the upcoming movie Something About The Briggs, slated for release on January 31.
The film also features Daniel Etim Effiong, Ariyike Dimples, Norbert Young, Gloria Young, Rita Dominic, Iyabo Ojo, Stan Nze, Kenneth Okolie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Linda Ejiofor, Kanaga Jnr, Elma Mbadiwe, Simi Drey, Tubosun Aiyedehin, Zack Orji and Liz Benson-Ameye.