Veteran Yoruba actor Sesan Adio, popularly known as Pa Ojoge, has opened up about his financial struggles and alleged neglect by the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
In an emotional interview on Agbaletu TV, the comic actor, who rose to fame in the 1970s, revealed that he now depends on the goodwill of friends and acquaintances to survive.
“I do not have money. I rely on other people to survive. I get money from people who I have known for long. Sometimes people give me ₦5,000, others can give me ₦10,000. That is how I am taking care of my children and wife,” he said tearfully.
Pa Ojoge, known for his comedic roles alongside the late Otolo, also revealed that he recently lost one of his children but received no support or recognition from the association, unlike his colleague Peju Ogunmola, whose loss was publicly acknowledged by TAMPAN.
“I lost my child before Peju Ogunmola lost hers, but TAMPAN did not post mine. They only posted Peju’s because I don’t have money. If you are broke, the industry will not recognize you,” he lamented.
The veteran actor further disclosed that a local TAMPAN chairman in Shomolu condemned the association’s selective support, calling it unfair and insensitive.
“My chairman in Shomolu lambasted them that it was not supposed to be that way. The job only recognizes those that are rich, not those that are poor,” he added.
Born in Ibadan, Pa Ojoge began his acting career in the 1970s and became a household name for his humorous performances in Yoruba and English productions. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, including the popular sitcom Face2Face.
His revelation has once again sparked conversations about the welfare and neglect of veteran actors in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
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