Ayo Makun Explained

A.Y
Birth Name:Ayodeji Makun
Birth Date:19 August 1971
Birth Place:Ondo State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Delta State University
Known For:
Spouse:Mabel Makun (m. 2008)
Children:2

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.

Career

Ayo Makun came into the spotlight when he was Alibaba Akporobome's personal assistant and event manager. He wrote going "A.Y wire" as a guest columnist in The Sun (Nigeria) and Gbenga Adeyinka's "Laugh Mattaz".[11]

Personal life

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.

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

2009

2010

2013

Selected filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Being Mrs Elliot[21] [22] [23] Ishawuruwith Omoni Oboli, Sylvia Oluchi and Majid Michel
201430 Days in AtlantaAkporswith Ramsey Nouah, Lynn Whitfield, Karlie Redd and Richard Mofe Damijo
2016A Trip to JamaicaAkposalso starring Funke Akindele, Eric Roberts, Dan Davies, Chris Attoh
2016The Wedding PartyMCalso starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky W and Richard Mofe Damijo
2016 10 Days in Sun Cityas Akposalso starring Adesua Etomi, Mercy Johnson, Richard Mofe Damijo, Falz
2017American DriverAyo Makunalso starring Evan King, Jim Iyke, Anita Chris, Nse Ikpe Etim, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra, Johnny Dewan, Laura Heuston, McPc the Comedian, Michael Tula, Andie Raven
2017The Accidental SpyJohnalso starring Ramsey Nouah Christine Allado
2017The Wedding Party 2MCalso starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky W and Richard Mofe Damijo
2018as Ayo Abioritsegbemialso starring Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Falz and Richard Mofe Damijo
2019Merry Men 2as Amajualso starring, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Falz and Damilola Adegbite
2021Christmas in Miami[24] as Akposalso starring, Richard Mofe Damijo, Osita Iheme, Desiree Farnum, Manoj Chandra, Tanya Price, and Kent Morita[25]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BEING MRS ELLIOT / OMONI OBOLI, MAJID MICHEL. 9FLIX. 20 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140613081255/http://9flix.com/watch/915. 13 June 2014.
  2. Web site: 'Being Mrs Elliott' Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo. Pulse Nigeria. 28 May 2015. Chidumga Izuzu. 28 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Nollywood movie review: Being Mrs. Elliot. Premium Times. 28 September 2014. Onyinye Muomah. 28 September 2014.
  4. Web site: 2022-01-22 . Thanks for ignoring naysayers, comedian AY Makun hails wife on childbirth . 2022-03-06 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  5. Web site: Ayo Makun Biography and Profile Nairagent.com. 2019-11-30. en-US. 2020-05-25. 12 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612182717/https://www.nairagent.com/ayo-makun-biography-and-profile/. dead.
  6. Web site: 30 Days in Atlanta. www.30daysinatlanta.com. Corporate World Entertainment Ltd. https://web.archive.org/web/20160609124830/http://www.30daysinatlanta.com/. 2016-06-09. dead. 2017-12-20.
  7. Web site: A.Y, Actor, Comedian, Nigeria Personality Profiles . 2020-05-25 . www.nigeriagalleria.com.
  8. Web site: 2021-08-21 . Ayo Makun: Life has taught me to be fully focused on my craft . 2021-08-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  9. Web site: I spent nine years in the university . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110559/http://www.punchng.com/spice/essence/i-spent-nine-years-in-the-university-a-y/ . 2015-04-02 . 2014-07-06.
  10. Web site: Ajose . Kehinde . 2019-07-06 . Ayo Makun becomes most followed African comedian on social media . 2020-05-25 . TheNewsGuru . en-GB.
  11. Web site: NFC Celebrates AY Achievements In Comedy. Nigerian Voice. 2020-05-25.
  12. Web site: A.Y Biography - Ayo Richard Makun Profile - Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News. Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News. 23 October 2015.
  13. Web site: 2019-11-29. 11 years of Marriage, 16 years of Friendship ❤️ AY Makun & wife Mabel are still Waxing Strong. 2020-10-05. BellaNaija. en-US.
  14. Web site: 2022-01-19 . Comedian 'AY' Makun Welcomes Second Child With Mabel After 13 Years . 2022-11-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  15. Web site: Biography of Ayo Makun and Net-worth – 2019 Latest Update. 2019-03-20. Current School News. en-US. 2020-05-07.
  16. Web site: AY Makun's 'Call to Bar'. 2020-04-03. THISDAYLIVE. en-US. 2020-05-25.
  17. Web site: Joselyn Dumas And A.Y Named As Host of 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa . 26 May 2018 . zionfelix.net . 18 May 2020.
  18. Web site: 2018-06-03. Full list of winners at 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa. 2021-08-23. GhanaWeb. en.
  19. [Nigeria Entertainment Awards]
  20. Web site: 2021-08-12. Ayo Makun's Impressive Net Worth and a Look At His Massive House. 2021-08-23. BuzzNigeria - Famous People, Celebrity Bios, Updates and Trendy News. en-US.
  21. Web site: BEING MRS ELLIOT / OMONI OBOLI, MAJID MICHEL. 9FLIX. 20 September 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140613081255/http://9flix.com/watch/915. 13 June 2014.
  22. Web site: 'Being Mrs Elliott' Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo. Pulse Nigeria. 28 May 2015. Chidumga Izuzu. 28 May 2015.
  23. Web site: Nollywood movie review: Being Mrs. Elliot. Premium Times. 28 September 2014. Onyinye Muomah. 28 September 2014.
  24. Web site: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/504837-movie-review-in-christmas-in-miami-rmd-saves-the-day.html?tztc=1 . 2024-06-08 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
  25. Web site: Christmas in Miami. IMDb.

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