Veteran actress Bukky Wright, who has been absent from Nollywood for over 15 years, has revealed that Toyin Abraham convinced her to return to the screen for the upcoming movie Iyalode.
She shared this revelation on Wednesday during the FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase in Lagos.
She recalled, “Iyalode happens to be my first epic movie after a very long time, after like 15 years and Toyin was like ‘mommy you have to come o’, I said ‘Toyin I’m not coming, I can’t.’ As she said, I am here and like I told you guys last week ‘I am back to stay.’”
Toyin Abraham also revealed that the film will be released in cinemas on June 6, 2025, with an advanced screening scheduled for June 4.
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Kehinde Bankole, Iyabo Ojo, Muyiwa Ademola, Wale Ojo, and Kolawole Ajeyemi and is directed by Adebayo Tijani.
The movie has been generating significant buzz since filming wrapped up in July 2024.
Bukky Wright, who has spent over 15 years abroad, announced last week her excitement about returning to Nollywood and taking on substantial roles in the next phase of her career.
In other news Popular Yoruba movie actress Olayinka Adebanjo has revealed the heartbreaking reason behind her hiatus from acting and how the loss of her son deeply impacted her career.
In an emotional interview on Biola Adebayo Ent’s official YouTube channel, Adebanjo shared that the tragic passing of her only child, who was 28 at the time, forced her to step away from the movie industry. She also spoke about her ongoing struggle to have another child through surrogacy, citing financial challenges as a major obstacle.
Recounting the heartbreaking experience, Adebanjo said, “One of my friends called to inform me that my son was sick. I was so confused; I didn’t know what to do. I prepared to travel to Lagos, where he was receiving treatment, but in my state of shock, I left the house without even wearing shoes. I stood on a bridge for hours until my friend came to take me home.”