# Ayo Makun

Ayodeji Richard Makun,
Ayodeji Richard Makun// , professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, 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 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 in 2003 (after nine years of study). 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) 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".

## Personal life

Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven. He married his wife, Mabel, in November 2008. 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. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he launched the AY "Open Mic Challenge," a platform designed to support and showcase emerging comedians.

## Events

He co-hosted at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana with Joselyn Dumas.

## Awards timeline
### 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): Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (CEAN)
* Best Event A.Y Live: NELAS Awards 2018, United Kingdom

## Selected filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Being Mrs Elliot | Ishawuru | with Omoni Oboli, Sylvia Oluchi and Majid Michel |
| 2014 | 30 Days in Atlanta | Akpors | with Ramsey Nouah, Lynn Whitfield, Karlie Redd and Richard Mofe Damijo |
| 2016 | A Trip to Jamaica | Akpos | also starring Funke Akindele, Eric Roberts, Dan Davies, Chris Attoh |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | MC | also starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky W and Richard Mofe Damijo |
| 2016 | 10 Days in Sun City | Akpos | also starring Adesua Etomi, Mercy Johnson, Richard Mofe Damijo, Falz |
| 2017 | American Driver | Ayo Makun | also 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 |
| 2017 | The Accidental Spy | John | also starring Ramsey Nouah Christine Allado |
| 2017 | The Wedding Party 2 | MC | also starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky W and Richard Mofe Damijo |
| 2018 | Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | Ayo Abioritsegbemi | also starring Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Falz and Richard Mofe Damijo |
| 2019 | Merry Men 2 | Amaju | also starring, Jim Iyke, Ramsey Nouah, Falz and Damilola Adegbite |
| 2021 | Christmas in Miami | Akpos | also starring, Richard Mofe Damijo, Osita Iheme, Desiree Farnum, Manoj Chandra, Tanya Price, and Kent Morita |
| 2022 | Almajiri | Oloye | with Alexx Ekubo, Asabe Madaki |
| 2023 | Merry Men 3: Nemesis | Amaju | with Fred Amata, Segun Arinze |
| 2024 | Mr Patrick Wahala in America | Prophet | with Chinedu Daniel Acapella, Farheen Barey, Eugene Bernard |