By Sulaymon Ruqoya
October 14th, 2024
Following weeks of extensive promotion across various platforms including television, radio, social media, and billboards, Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) has confirmed the launch of the mkuch-awaited *Papa Ajasco & Company Gen Z Papi* TV comedy. The revamped series is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, October 15.
This latest iteration of the beloved sitcom will follow the adventures of the iconic character Papa Ajasco, now rebranded as Gen Z Papi, as he rises to fame as a successful Afrobeats musician. His journey will involve a fierce rivalry with fellow artist, Emperor Agu. The show will continue to feature the fan-favorite cast members like Papa Ajasco, Pa James, Mama Ajasco, Boy Alinco, and Miss Pepeye, alongside new comedic characters portrayed by actors Jude Chukwukae Ayinke Ola (Iyalegba), Jide Kosoko, Shirley Igwe, and Oluchi Amajuoyi, among others.
Wale Adenuga Jnr., producer of the series, spoke about the refresh: “As the longest-running TV comedy in Nigeria, we have remained popular by always keeping our storylines and production styles fresh and relevant to our viewers of different ages, especially the youth who are the majority of our viewership.”
Beginning October 15, 2024, new episodes of *Papa Ajasco & Company Gen Z Papi* will be broadcast weekly to audiences across Nigeria and other parts of Africa on NTA Network, STV Network, and wapTV, available on DStv, StarTimes, GOtv, FreeTV, and YouTube via the channel “waptvchannel.”