Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) has revamped its iconic comedy series, Papa Ajasco, with a fresh twist in a new series titled PAPA AJASCO & COMPANY: GEN Z PAPI.
The remodeled version of the beloved show will debut on October 15, 2024, following a nationwide publicity campaign across TV, radio, social media, and billboards.
The GEN Z PAPI series presents Papa Ajasco as a rising afrobeats superstar, embarking on a comedic journey filled with rivalry, particularly with a character named Emperor Agu.
This version maintains its classic characters, including Papa Ajasco, Pa James, Mama Ajasco, Boy Alinco, and Miss Pepeiye, while introducing new faces played by a lineup of renowned actors, including Jude Chukwuka, Jide Kosoko, and Francis Odega.
Wale Adenuga Jnr., producer of the show, explained that the new series aims to appeal to younger audiences while keeping its long-time fans entertained.
“We have remained popular by always keeping our storylines and production styles fresh and relevant,” he said, adding that feedback from a sample audience has been overwhelmingly positive.
The show, which has been a household name since its debut in 1997, will air weekly across Nigeria, parts of Africa, and globally via the WAP TV YouTube channel, waptvchannel.