Veteran Nigerian actor Charles Inojie has moved on from The Johnsons with a fresh project that is already capturing attention — www.naijnaira.com reports.
Inojie confirmed in an interview with Punch that he launched a family sitcom titled Better Tomorrow, which recently completed its first season to positive reviews.
According to him, fans felt a gap after The Johnsons ended and demanded something fresh, which motivated him to create the new show.
Production for the second season is already in motion, and he believes it will meet the audience’s expectations.
Alongside television, the actor has also ventured into digital media with Charles Inojie Comedy TV on YouTube.
He explained that YouTube has created fresh opportunities for filmmakers, especially with revenue models that continue paying long after content is uploaded.
Inojie said, “Those who saw the future and built YouTube channels early are now making big money in dollars, and no one can compete with that locally.”
At 50, he decided to give back to society and established the Charles Inojie Foundation, a project that started in his childhood community.
He recalled the hardship of walking several kilometers as a boy to fetch water before school, which pushed him to provide boreholes for communities in Edo State.
His foundation, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has commissioned several boreholes across different villages.
Beyond water, his current interest also extends to improving rural healthcare and reopening primary schools that have been shut for decades.
He revealed that one community hadn’t had a functioning school in over 25 years because teachers often refused postings to such remote areas.
To solve this, he plans to build schools along with staff quarters, supported by solar power, so teachers can remain comfortable while serving.
On the end of The Johnsons, Inojie dismissed claims that Ada Ameh’s death was the main reason the series concluded.
He stated that the cast and producers agreed to continue for two more years after her passing as a way of honoring her memory.
However, he admitted that with many child actors growing up and moving on, the show was bound to face challenges in maintaining its strength.
“The producer probably decided it was best to stop when the applause was still loud,” he explained.
Addressing Nollywood’s growth, Inojie said that while cinemas remain important, YouTube has become a vital platform for sustainability.
He noted that some filmmakers now make between $20,000 and $50,000 monthly on YouTube, which makes it impossible to ignore.
Still, he cautioned that cinema production in Nigeria requires careful planning due to the risks and debts some producers face.
For now, his focus remains on television and his growing YouTube audience, while still keeping cinema in his long-term goals.
When asked about being stereotyped as only a comedian, Inojie insisted he has played serious roles effectively and should not be boxed in.
“I don’t think it’s fair to limit me to comedy because I have handled weighty roles and delivered,” he said.
He also reminded critics that many of Nollywood’s early box-office successes had his creative input, whether as a director, writer, or actor.
Inojie is confident that his new chapter, both in entertainment and philanthropy, will continue making an impact across Nigeria.
Article updated 6 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
