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Femi Ogunrombi, Trained Nurse Turned Entertainer Who Stood In For Papa Ajasco’s Character, Dies At 65

Femi Ogunrombi, the Nigerian music composer, pianist, actor and dramatist, best known for his role in the sitcom series by Wale Adenuga production, ‘Papa Ajasco and Company’ has passed on.…

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Wale Adenuga: The Tobacco Seller’s Son Who Created Two Of Nigeria’s Most Famous TV Series

Wale Adenuga is the brains behind Papa Ajasco and Company and Super Story, two TV series that have been on the airwaves for over 40 years combined. Adapted from Adenuga’s…

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See Frank Donga, Ijebu, Ese Eriata, more in ‘Papa Ajasco Reloaded’ trailer

Wale Adenuga Productions is back with a reboot of popular television sitcom, 'Papa Ajasco', starring Frank Donga, Eniola Badmus, Ijebu, Ese Eriata and more.

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Which Nigerian TV series best describes your life right now?

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Toyin Adewale: 11 quick facts about the Nollywood actress who's Davido's new act, Mayorkun's mum

It is no longer news that Davido's HKN act, Mayowa Adewale better known as Mayorkun is the son of popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Adewale. Interestingly, his dad is a song writer and film director, who has been in the entertainment industry for over 25 years.

Nollywood actress, Kehinde Bankole is a year older today

Wave-making Nollywood actress, Kehinde Bankole is a year older today, March 27, 2016.

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‎Check out Tonto Dikeh's Mama Ajasco pose

The picture shows her posing as Mama Ajasco but with a bald head like the character's famous hubbie, Papa Ajasco.

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Femi Ogunrombi, Trained Nurse Turned Entertainer Who Stood In For Papa Ajasco’s Character, Dies At 65

Wale Adenuga: The Tobacco Seller’s Son Who Created Two Of Nigeria’s Most Famous TV Series

See Frank Donga, Ijebu, Ese Eriata, more in ‘Papa Ajasco Reloaded’ trailer

Which Nigerian TV series best describes your life right now?

Toyin Adewale: 11 quick facts about the Nollywood actress who's Davido's new act, Mayorkun's mum

Nollywood actress, Kehinde Bankole is a year older today

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‎Check out Tonto Dikeh's Mama Ajasco pose

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