AYO MAKUN BIOGRAPHY

Nigerian Comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun popularly known as A.Y  is a comedian, Actor, Writer, Movie Producer,  Celebrity Influencer, Promoter, and Business Man. A.Y was on August 19th, 1971 in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is a multi-award-winning Nigerian comedian.

AYO MAKUN FAMILY,

Ayodeji Richard Makun or A.Y   is the oldest son from a family of seven, A.Y was born and brought up in Warri, Delta State. He graduated from Delta State University after a whopping 9 years. But even at the time of graduating, he already made a mark among his friends as a comedian and entertainer. In 2018, he revealed why he spent almost a decade in university. According to him the demise of his father and mother left him with a lot of responsibilities that he had to shoulder. In his words, “In December 1999 when my dad passed, It was difficult to take over his position as the first son. It became even more difficult when my mum decided to join him in no time. Embracing the responsibilities of taking care of my four sisters and two baby brothers wasn’t the best message to preach to a waiting landlord whose rent must be paid in due time. The combination of being a big brother and father came with a price that kept me in Delta State University for 9 years as a student.”

AYO MAKUN EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND (SCHOOL):

A.Y had his primary and secondary school education in Warri, Delta State, before moving to Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, where he studied Theatre Art and graduated after spending nine years in school.

While he was a student, A.Y. received recognition for being the most stylish student on campus in 1999 and 2000; the best show business promoter in 2001; the most renowned student on campus in 2001; and the recipient of the Jaycee Club Socio-personality Award (2003).

AYO MAKUN EARLY LIFE AND CAREER

Ayo Makun has always been involved in show business, even as an undergraduate. A.Y. started and hosted many shows, including Miss Delsu, Miss Delta, and many others. He met Alibaba Akporobome, a well-known comedian and actor by chance while performing at one of his concerts, who subsequently became his mentor.

A.Y. began his career by working for Ali Baba as his personal assistant and event manager. He developed into a skilled comedian because of his work with Ali Baba, which helped him develop his understanding of human inspiration. The entertainer debuted on Ali Baba’s Fans Club at Victoria Garden City (VGC). Since appearing at an Opa Williams-hosted comedy concert in 2006, he has excelled in his field and become one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful comedians.

He was a guest columnist for Gbenga Adeyinka’s “laff Mattaz” and The Sun Newspaper. The performer authored “A.Y wire.” Additionally, he hosted AY Live on The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7FM in Lagos every Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Ayo ‘AY’ Makun also serves as the host and presenter of his annual show, “AY Live,” which is one of the biggest comedy shows in Africa and is typically conducted once a year. It routinely features well-known comics like Bovi, Helen Paul, Seyi Law, Elenu, and many others. Numerous musicians also perform at the live event.

The tenacious Nigerian comic has also provided a path for significant innovations in the comedy business, with the Open Mic Challenge consistently generating up-and-coming performers and also grooming them for the comedy industry. Ayo “AY” Makun also serves as the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment in Nigeria and is the proprietor of a posh club in Lagos State.

 

AYO MAKUN’S NET WORTH

Ayo Makun is currently the most followed comedian in Africa with an estimated net worth of  ₦500 million. The source of his wealth could be traced to the success of his live comedy shows and movies  and other businesses in which he is involved.

AYO MAKUN MARRIAGE LIFE/ RELATIONSHIP

The Nigerian comedian and Tv host Ayodeji Richard Makun better known as  AY, and his wife Mabel Makun released lovely pictures as this year marked their 11th wedding anniversary on Friday. The couple got, married in 2008. AY who is known for his enticing touch and sensation when it comes to Show Biz also penned a really cute message on his Instagram page where he heaped praises on his wife for being with him all these years. Their union is also blessed with two daughters; Michelle Makun. and A D E L E A Y O M I D E M A K U N