Ayodeji Richard Makun

Ayodeji Richard Makun, born 19 August 1971 in Ose, Ondo State, and professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. He hails from Ifon in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, is the eldest male child in a family of seven, and graduated with a degree in theatre arts from Delta State University, Abraka, in 2003.

Makun came into the spotlight while working as Alibaba Akporobome's personal assistant and event manager, and wrote as a guest columnist for The Sun (Nigeria). His debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta, was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. He directs and acts in the Nigerian sitcom AY's Crib alongside Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin and Justice Nuagbe, and hosts comedy shows such as AY Live. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he launched the AY "Open Mic Challenge" to support and showcase emerging comedians.

Makun is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment, Nigeria, and was appointed a U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009. He co-hosted the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa with Joselyn Dumas in Accra, Ghana. His honours include multiple Comedian of the Year recognitions and a Nigeria Entertainment Awards win.