Nigeria, April 14 -- Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Richard Ayoyinka, best known for his titular role in the iconic sitcom Papa Ajasco & Company, has shed more light on his finances and recent controversies, weeks after a viral interview reignited public concern about his welfare.

Mr Ayoyinka, 65, became the subject of national conversation in March following an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, in which he detailed his struggles despite decades in Nigeria's entertainment industry.

He revealed earning between ₦45,000 and ₦50,000 per episode at the peak of the sitcom's popularity, lamenting that dwindling production and the shift to digital platforms had left him with little income, no house, and no car.

The interv...