According to Adenuga, the actor was initially removed from the role due to serious misconduct, including attempts to claim ownership of the Papa Ajasco brand.

Veteran filmmaker Wale Adenuga has revealed the reasons behind the removal and subsequent return of Abiodun Ayoyinka in his role as Papa Ajasco.

According to Adenuga, the actor was initially removed from the role due to serious misconduct, including attempts to claim ownership of the Papa Ajasco brand.

The conflict reportedly began when Ayoyinka organised a tour using the Papa Ajasco name without informing the production team.

The situation escalated after the Nigerian Copyright Commission discovered that he had tried to register the brand under his name, even though the producers already held the legal rights.

Adenuga, in an interview with Punch, described this act as a betrayal that led to the actor’s dismissal.

Despite the controversy, Ayoyinka was later brought back to the role, a decision Adenuga said was based on practicality and the actor’s talent rather than personal feelings.

He noted that while talented actors can be challenging, their skills sometimes make them indispensable.

The producer also discussed changes in the entertainment industry, mentioning that his productions have adapted to digital platforms.

Shows like Akpan and Oduma are now distributed mainly on YouTube, while WAPTV maintains an online presence and mobile app to reach audiences.

On the topic of royalties and actor welfare, Adenuga said the current system needs reform and that responsibility should not rest solely on producers.

He suggested that a well-structured industry could ensure fair compensation and long-term support for actors, reducing the burden on individual production teams.

He said, “That level of betrayal led to his dismissal. I understand the psychology of actors. Sometimes the most talented can also be the most difficult. As a producer, you sometimes have to choose between talent and temperament. Despite everything, I would still work with him because he is a good actor. Our content is now on social media.

“Some productions like Akpan and Oduma are distributed primarily on YouTube, while WAPTV also has an online presence and app. I agree that actors should benefit more in a structured system. It is not the sole responsibility of producers to manage long-term welfare. A proper industry structure would ensure that everyone is taken care of.”

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Nigerian gay rights and immigration activist Edafe Okporo has announced the end of his marriage to his husband, Nick Giglio, three years after the two tied the knot.

Okporo, who hails from Warri and has built a prominent profile in the United States as a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant welfare, wed Nick back in July 2022. The union drew attention at the time, and their separation is drawing its own share of public interest now.

On Friday, March 27, Okporo took to his Instagram page to share the news directly with his followers, posting a photo of their intertwined hands alongside a joint statement from both him and Nick. The message was measured, dignified and clearly written by two people determined to handle a painful situation with as much grace as possible.

“Nick and I have made the mutual decision to end our marriage. We have officially filed for a no-fault divorce by mutual agreement. This has been a hard decision, and we are taking the time and space we need to move through it with honesty and respect,” the statement read in part.

They also asked their followers not to take sides or turn the moment into a spectacle. “You’re welcome to continue holding space for both of us, together or separately,” they wrote, signing off simply as Nick and Edafe.

The post went up just 13 minutes before it began circulating widely, and reactions have already started pouring in from followers wishing both men well as they move forward separately.

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