He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. AY has also produced a number of hit movies, including; '30 Days in Atlanta', '10 Days In Suncity', 'American Driver', 'A Trip To Jamaica', and 'The Wedding Party'.
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AY Profile
Full name: Ayodeji Richard Makun
Stage name: AY
Date of birth: 19th August 1971
Age: 49 years
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State
Occupation: Actor, producer, comedian
Net worth: $2 million
Ayo Richard Makun Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family And Education
On completing his primary and secondary education, Ayo Makun gained admission to study Theatre Arts at Delta State University (Delsu). He graduated in 2003, after spending 9 years in the institution.
Career
Fast forward to 2020, he has become one of the biggest comedians in Nigeria with over 8 million Instagram followers. His annual AY Live show features other big comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul and others. It boasts of over 10 thousand attendees annually.
AY also directs and acts in one of Nigeria's popular sitcom, AY's crib with Buchi Franklin, Venita Akpofure, Justice Nuagbe and Alex Ekubo. He is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment, Nigeria and owns a Night club highbrow city of Lekki Phase1.
Personal Life
Ayo Makun's Movies
Ayo Makun has acted/produced a good number of hit movies. Check out some of them below:
• American Driver
• Being Mrs Elliot
• The Accidental Spy
• The Wedding Party
• The Wedding Party 2
• 10 Days in Sun City
• 30 Days in Atlanta
• Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons
• Merry Men 2
• A Trip to Jamaica
Ayo Makun's Awards and Recognition
• Comedian of the year: Arsenal Award for Excellence (2008)
• Comedian of the year: MBG Abuja Merit Awards (2008)
• Comedian of the year: Mode Men of the year Awards (2008)
• Comedian of the year: Teens Favorite (2008)
• Comedian of the year: Diamond Awards for Comedy (2008)
• Comedian of the year: Diamond Awards for Comedy (2008)
• Comedian of the year: National Daily Awards (2008)
• U.N Peace Ambassador (2009)• Comedian of the year: Nigerian Entertainment Awards (2010)
• Most creative Entrepreneur of the year, (comedy category) :C.E.A.N (2013)
• Best Event A.Y Live : NELAS Awards 2018, United Kingdom (2013)
Ayo Makun Net Worth
Ayo Makun is one of the richest comedians in Nigeria. His annual show, AY Live features performances from the biggest Nigerian comedians and singers and records thousands of attendants. He has also produced a number of hit movies with top actors.
Apart from doing comedies, AY also owns a nightclub named MVP Lounge. According to NigerianInfopedia.com.ng, AY has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Twitter @aycomedian
Instagram @aycomedian
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Social Media Handles
You can connect with AY on:Twitter @aycomedian
Instagram @aycomedian
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