Actress Yvonne Jegede has shared a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, the legendary Bukky Ajayi, who passed away nine years ago
. In an emotional Instagram post, Yvonne opened up about the deep longing she still feels for the veteran actress and how much she wishes her mother-in-law could have met her grandson, Xavier.
The tribute was sparked by a recent lunch with a family friend, which unexpectedly brought back sweet memories of Bukky Ajayi.
Yvonne reflected on how the memory of her late mother-in-law continues to live on in her life, leaving a lasting impact.
She wrote: “Mama, two days ago was your remembrance. I want to say I miss you, Mama. Your grandson Xavier came on November 1, 2018—yep, he’s a big boy now! I wish you could see him, Mama. I wish you could see the wonderful grandson you have.”
Emotions ran high as Yvonne admitted feeling particularly sentimental that day, not knowing exactly why. She attributed it to the lunch she had with Shina and his mom, which left her thinking about Bukky. “I want to use this as a tribute to you, Mama Bukky,” she added.
Her post resonated deeply with fans and colleagues alike, who flooded the comments section with words of love, support, and comforting prayers.
Many also noted the striking resemblance between Yvonne and Bukky, while others praised her for honoring her mother-in-law’s memory, even though they weren’t related by blood.
This article was updated 16 hours ago
