Zainab Bukky Ajayi (February 2, 1934- July 6, 2016) was a Nigerian actress. She had her primary and secondary education in Nigeria before proceeding to England on a Federal Government scholarship for higher education. Upon her return to Nigeria in 1965, Ajayi worked as a TV presenter and newscaster for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in 1966, and made her acting debut in the rested Television drama series, ‘’Village Headmaster’’. Ajayi is known for ‘’Checkmate’’ (TV Series) ‘’Hostages’’ (1997), ‘’Witches’’ (1998), ‘’Diamond Ring’’ (1998), ‘’My Cross’’ (1998), ‘’Oduduwa’’ (2000), ‘’Final Whistle’’ (2000), ‘’Saving Alero’’ (2001), ‘’Thunderbolt: Magun’’ (2001), ‘’The Kingmaker’’ (2003), ‘’My Best Friend’’ (2003), ‘’Indecent Girl’’ (2004), ‘’Worst Marriage’’ (2004), ‘’Critical Assignment’’ (2004), ‘’Obirin Sowanu’’ (2004), ‘’Temi ni tie ko’’ (2004), ‘’Little Angel’’ (2004), ‘’Bridge Stone’’ (2005), ‘’Women’s Cot’’ (2005), ‘’Destiny’s Challenge’’ (2005), ‘’Edge of Paradise’’ (TV Series, 2006), ‘’Women of Faith’’ (2006), ‘’Keep My Will’’ (2007), ‘’Cash Money’’ (2007), ‘’Fine Things’’ (2007), ‘’Big Heart Treasure’’ (2007), ‘’A Brighter Sun’’ (2007), ‘’Iya mi tooto’’ (2008), ‘’Amoye’’ (2008), ‘’Orere Laye’’ (2009), ‘’Bolode o’ku’’ (2009), ‘’Egberun Maili’’ (2010), ‘’Mother of George’’ (2013), and ‘’Hotel Majestic’’ (Telenovela, 2015-2016).

On March 5, 2016, Ajayi was honored with an Industry Merit Award at the 4th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. On July 6, 2016, Ajayi died at her home in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. She is the mother of actor, Olakunle Fawole.