Entertainment
Papa Ajasco : Despite Fame, “I don’t have a car or a house of my own”
His current earnings from the show ranges between ₦45,000 and ₦60,000 per episode, noting that the irregular production schedule makes it difficult to earn a steady income.
Veteran Nollywood actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known for his role as Papa Ajasco, laments that despite his long career in the film industry, he currently does not own a house or a car.
“I don’t have a car of my own. I don’t have a house of my own,” he said.
Ayoyinka, who retired from the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture about five years ago, said that the situation highlights the financial struggles many veteran actors face in the Nigerian film industry.
Ayoyinka disclosed that while starring in the long-running television series Papa Ajasco & Company, he was paid ₦22,500 per episode at the peak of the programme’s popularity.
He added that his current earnings from the show range between ₦45,000 and ₦60,000 per episode, noting that the irregular production schedule makes it difficult to earn a steady income.
According to the actor, he was paid ₦22,500 per episode at the peak of the programme’s popularity.
The actor explained that the series typically records only a limited number of episodes each year, significantly reducing his overall earnings.
Ayoyinka also raised concerns about the restrictions tied to the Papa Ajasco character, explaining that the name and costume are registered trademarks of Wale Adenuga Productions.
As a result, he said he cannot use the character for personal endorsements or public appearances without the production company’s permission.“That character is a very strong character.
Anyone that wants to use me outside wants me as Papa Ajasco, but I cannot use the name or costume without permission,” he said.
Entertainment
US Actress Hayden Panettiere Dies At 36
Born in 1989, Panettiere became a child star and went on to have numerous roles in both film and TV.
Her credits include “Remember The Titans,” “Ice Princess,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.”
•Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36.
Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” he said.
He asked that her family be given privacy while they “process this unimaginable loss.”
Details about her death were not immediately given, but news outlet TMZ said there was an “open investigation” into the cause.
Born in 1989, Panettiere became a child star and went on to have numerous roles in both film and TV. Her credits include “Remember The Titans,” “Ice Princess,” “Scream 4” and “Scream VI.”
Entertainment
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
The scheme will be launched in the US before being rolled out to other countries.
Image: PIXAR/ BBC
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
It means clips from hit franchises like Star Wars, Toy Story and the Marvel Cinematic Universe will soon start popping up in videos – which will also be shared on Disney’s short-form video platform, Verts.
The scheme will be launched in the US before being rolled out to other countries.
Neither company shared financial details of the agreement, although it follows the collapse of a $1bn (£745m) deal between Disney and OpenAI which would have let people use its characters in AI-generated videos.
Source: BBC NEWS
Entertainment
Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream
It is not the first time a social media influencer has been killed in Mexico. Last year, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon while she was livestreaming on TikTok.
•Mexican influencer, César Gastélum
A Mexican influencer, César Gastélum, has been shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok.
Gastélum was filming with two friends outside a fast food restaurant in Tres Ríos, in the northern city of Culiacán, on Tuesday evening when two men on a motorbike drove up to him and one shot him at close range.
He had more than half a million followers on TikTok and mainly uploaded comedy videos.
It is not the first time a social media influencer has been killed in Mexico. Last year, 23-year-old Valeria Márquez was shot dead at a beauty salon while she was livestreaming on TikTok.
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