Veteran Nollywood actor Kehinde Olasehinde, popularly called Pa James, has reflected on his career and collaboration with producer Wale Adenuga.
Pa James became widely known for his role in the TV series Papa Ajasco and Company, which brought him fame and improved his financial situation.
His work on the show allowed him to buy his first car and opened doors for other opportunities in the entertainment industry.
He continues to work with Adenuga, describing their relationship as positive, though the pace of production has slowed over time.
The actor explained that episodes are now produced with long breaks, sometimes spanning years, making it necessary for actors to find other sources of income alongside the show.
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Pa James also revealed that the name ‘Pa James’ is trademarked by Adenuga, so he cannot use it for other projects.
He shared that his pay per episode has increased over the years, from N2,500 at the beginning to about N45,000 today, usually covering around ten episodes per season.
“I still work with Wale Adenuga. He has been good to me. The show gave me more popularity than my earlier Yoruba films. Financially, he tried for me I bought my first car when I started working with him.
“Back then, we worked consistently, but now we may shoot a few episodes and not be called again for up to two years. These days, you need a side hustle to survive.
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“I can feature in other movies, but I’m not allowed to use the name ‘Pa James’ because it has been trademarked. When I started, I earned N2,500 per episode. Now, it’s N45,000 per episode, and usually about 10 episodes,” he said.
