Beloved thespian Papa Ajasco undergoes image overhaul, emerges as Bondu Alaska

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Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely known for his decades-long portrayal of the iconic character Papa Ajasco, has announced a rebranding of his public identity.

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In a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday, the actor formally introduced his new stage name, Bondu Alaska.

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This move follows his recent claims of being broke and a public exchange between the actor and the founder of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, over restrictions on the use of the “Papa Ajasco” brand.

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“Ladies and Gentlemen, good morning Nigerians. My name is Bondu Alaska. The one and only Bondu Alaska,” the veteran entertainer declared in the viral clip on Saturday.

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Expressing deep gratitude for the support he received following his recent viral interview, he added, “I want to use this medium to thank Nigerians because they have done a lot in my life. I’m a new person now, and I promise that I will not let you down”.

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Further solidifying this new chapter, the actor has changed his Instagram handle to @bondualaska_ and encouraged fans and brands to connect with him under this new persona.

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Despite the actor’s efforts to move on, many fans expressed difficulty in letting go of the nostalgic “Papa Ajasco” brand.

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Reacting to the post, a user, hhenriey, wrote, “You are Papa Ajasco, not Bondu Alaska. We’ll help you spread it to the world.”

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Another fan, official_igbalodedjpizzle, joked, “Na Papa Ajasco. Nothing wey you wan tell him cuz NEPA na still NEPA.”

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The rebranding appears to be a strategic response to the legal limitations surrounding his former role.

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PUNCH reports that Wale Adenuga described Ayoyinka’s claims of being “broke” as “misleading” and “untrue,” stating that the actor had benefited from various incentives over the years, including multiple vehicles.n

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Adenuga clarified that while the “Papa Ajasco” brand must be protected from “inappropriate usage,” the actors were never barred from taking on independent jobs outside the show.

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Watch Ayoyinka’s video below:

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐚 𝐀𝐣𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚

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Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely known for his decades-long portrayal of the iconic character Papa Ajasco, has announced a rebranding of his public identity.

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