Nigeria, March 22 -- Veteran comic actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, has adopted a new stage identity.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the 65-year-old said he couldn't independently use the Papa Ajasco character outside its original platform.

In an interview with media personality Lucky Udu, he stated that the restriction made it difficult to secure endorsement deals, film roles, and other public appearances.

However, in a video that went viral on Sunday, the actor announced that he had rebranded himself as "Bondu Alaska."

The video was posted on his Instagram page on Saturday.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good morning, Nigerians. My name is Bondu Alaska- the one and only. I want to use this medium to thank all Ni...