BIOGRAPHY of the week - Ayo Richard Makun also known as A.Y

 

<sup>Ayo Makun (Ayo Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y) is a multi-award winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and T.V presenter, actor, writer, director and MC. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert Peters. He was made a U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009 after winning six awards in 2008. He is the C.E.O of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

Education

Ayo Makun attended Delta State University, Abraka. He graduated (after spending nine years) in 2003 as the most celebrated theatre arts student. A.Y s He also won other awards such as the most fashionable student on campus (1999 and 2000); best show-biz promoter (2001); the most celebrated student on campus (2001) and the Jaycee club socio-personality award (2003).

Career

Ayo Makun came into spotlight after being Alibaba Akporobome's personal assistant and event manager. A.Y also wrote going "A.Y wire" as a guest columnist in The Sun (Nigeria) and Gbenga Adeyinka's "laugh mattaz".</sup>

<sup>He also own one of the best clubs in Lekki, Lagos State.

Personal life

Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven. He married Mabel in 2008 and they are blessed with a daughter, Michelle.

Professional Life

Ayo Makun directs and acts in one of Nigeria's popular sitcom, AY's crib with Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin and Justice Nuagbe. He also hosts one of Africa's largest comedy shows, AY live (INVASIONS) featuring other comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also, the Chief Executive Officer for Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns one of the biggest and most comfortable Club houses in Nigeria. An investor in stand-up comedy as he has influenced upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge"

Awards

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
    Comedian of the year: Mode Men of the year Awards

2009

    U.N Peace Ambassador

2010

    Comedian of the year: Nigerian Entertainment Awards

2013

    Most creative Entrepreneur of the year, (comedy category) :C.E.A.N</sup>