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.
Wright shared this revelation on Wednesday at the FilmOne Exhibitors Showcase in Lagos, expressing her excitement about the project and her return to acting.
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.