Ayodeji Richard Makun
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About 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.
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1:12If you could go on valentine date with any Nigerian celebrity, who would it be?
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0:54Nigeria has gone hay wire' - AY
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0:44THE BEATZ AWARDS 2015 (FEMALE DJ OF THE YEAR NOMINEES)
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33:59test
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0:1630 DAYS TRAILERS 15sec
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15:18TMB EPI 1 PREVIEW ( please do not publish it)
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0:48THE BEATZ AWARDS 2015 (NEW DISCOVERY PRODUCER NOMINEES)
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1:27MERRY MEN 1&2 FLASHBACK - SARAH
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0:54"The word Impossible doesnt exist in my dictionary' - May Yul Edochie
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0:47THE BEATZ AWARDS 2015 (AFRO SOUL NOMINEES)
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2:18MY FAVOURITE AY'S MOVIE I FEATURED IN
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0:50'i see backsides alot' - basket mouth
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0:58"Lock me and basket mouth in a room let's fight' - AY
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47:04test
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2:33If your partner receives N5million Valentine gift from their Ex?
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0:51MERRY MEN 1&2 FLASHBACK - UTI
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0:54"Parents should do more to protect their kids on social media/- Basket Mouth
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0:44THE BEATZ AWARDS 2015 (DJ OF THE YEAR NOMINEES)
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1:0010 DAYS IN SUN CITY DAY 6 (SOUTH AFRICA)
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0:53"How instagram affects my life" - Basket mouth
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0:5410 DAYS IN SUN CITY DAY 10 (SOUTH AFRICA)
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1:0321 Forever thanks her followers on instagram
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5:52WORD PLAY WITH KATE ON THE AYSHOW
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0:58"Government should do mental check on social media users' - Basket mouth
461 viewsFrequently asked questions
Who is A.Y?
Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director, born 19 August 1971.
What was A.Y's debut movie?
His debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta, was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters.
How did A.Y come into the spotlight?
He came into the spotlight while working as Alibaba Akporobome's personal assistant and event manager.
What is the AY Open Mic Challenge?
It is a platform A.Y launched as an investor in stand-up comedy, designed to support and showcase emerging comedians.
What recognition did A.Y receive in 2009?
In 2009 he was appointed a U.N Peace Ambassador, and he is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment, Nigeria.
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