Veteran Nollywood actor Kehinde Olasehinde, popularly known as Pa James, has spoken about his long-standing professional relationship with producer Wale Adenuga.
In an interview with Lucky Udu, the actor—best known for his role in Papa Ajasco and Company—said the show played a major role in boosting both his fame and financial stability.
He revealed that the income he earned from the production enabled him to purchase his first car.
Pa James added that he still maintains a working relationship with Adenuga, describing him as supportive over the years.
However, he noted that the nature of their work has changed, with longer intervals between productions compared to the past.
“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.
“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.
