Nigeria, March 18 -- Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and producer Wale Adenuga has responded to recent claims by comic actor Abiodun Richard Ayoyinka, popularly known for his role as Papa Ajasco, that he is currently facing financial hardship despite decades of fame.

Mr Ayoyinka, 65, made the revelation in an emotional interview with media personality Lucky Udu, during which he appealed to fans to continue supporting the once-popular sitcom, Papa Ajasco and Company. He said the programme had struggled to maintain its prominence in the era of social media and digital streaming.

The actor also lamented that despite the fame associated with the character, he has no personal car or house and earns relatively modest fees when new episodes are pro...