Ayodeji Richard Makun//ⓘ, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director.[4] Born on 19 August 1971,[5] he hails from
Ifon, Ose local government in
Ondo State. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta[6] was produced by him and directed by
Robert O. Peters. In addition, Makun was made a
U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009 and is now the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.
Education
Ayo Makun received his education at
Delta State University, Abraka,
Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated as a
theatre arts student[7][8] in 2003 (after nine years of study).[9] A.Y was awarded the Jaycee Club Socio-personality Award, Best Show Business Promoter (2001), Most Celebrated Student on Campus (2001), and Most Fashionable Student on Campus (1999 and 2000)[10] while a student.
Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven.[12] He married his wife, Mabel, on November, 2008.[13][14] They now have two children.[14]
Professional life
Ayo Makun directs and acts in Nigerian sitcom "AY's Crib" alongside
Alex Ekubo,
Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin, and Justice Nuagbe. He also hosts comedy shows, such as AY Live, which features comedians like
Bovi,
Helen Paul, and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a clubhouse.[15] As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has paved the way for upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge."[16]
Events
He co-hosted at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in
Accra, Ghana with
Joselyn Dumas.[17][18]
Awards Timeline
2008
Comedian of the year: Diamond Awards for Comedy
Comedian of the year: Teens Favorite
Comedian of the year: MBG Abuja Merit Awards
Comedian of the year: National Daily Awards
Comedian of the year: Arsenal Award for Excellence
^"30 Days in Atlanta". www.30daysinatlanta.com. Corporate World Entertainment Ltd. Archived from
the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2017.