AY, full name Ayodeji Richard Makun is an Actor, radio and TV presenter, screenwriter, MC and comedian writer. He is also one of the most successful movie producers in Nigeria. This article is about Ayo Makun biography and other facts about him.
AYO MAKUN BIOGRAPHY
AY was born on 19th of August in the year 1971. He is initially from Ifon in Ondo State. He is the oldest of seven children born to his parents. AY is popularly known as “Warri boy” by friends and loved ones due to his much appraised professional “Warri accent”.
Ayo Makun studied for his tertiary education at Delta State University Abraka and graduated bearing the title of the most celebrated theatre arts student.
AYO MAKUN COMEDY CAREER | AYO MAKUN BIOGRAPHY
AYs first appearance on the spotlight was with his job as Alibaba’s personal assistant and manager.
Today he directs the popular sitcom known as “AY crib,” and he hosts a favorite comedy show known as “AY live” of which he features other known comedians like Helen Paul and Bovi.
He is the owner of Club House and CEO of the cooperate World Entertainment Nigeria. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he is known to have positively impacted upcoming comedians through his “AY Open Mic Challenge.”
His first movie was “Thirty Days in Atlanta” a film directed by Roberts O Peters. The movie was a mega success and became the highest grossing Nollywood movie at the cinema for a long time. He followed up his success in the movie making business by releasing other movies which includes, ” A Trip To Jamaica” and ” 10 Days In Sun City”. All his movies have been hugely successful making him a popular brand in the movie industry.
He is an award-winning comedian with many different accolades awarded to him.
AYO MAKUN MOVIES
- 30 Days In Atlanta
- Merry Men : The Real Yoruba Demons
- A Trip To Jamaica
- Merry Men 2
- 10 Days In Sun City
- The Wedding Party
- The Accidental Spy
- The Millions
- Being Mrs Elliot
- American Driver
- Kasanova
- Moms At War
- Lodgers
- Stalker
- Made In Heaven
- Fusion
AYO MAKUN PERSONAL LIFE | AYO MAKUN BIOGRAPHY
He is married to Mabel, and they have an adorable baby girl which they named Michelle.
AYO MAKUN AWARDS | AYO MAKUN BIOGRAPHY
- He received the award for Comedian of the Year by Diamond Awards for Comedy in 2008
- He also won Comedian of the Year by Teens Favorite MBG Abuja Merits Awards in 2008.
- He was also awarded Comedian of the Year 2008.
- He heralds the title of UN Peace Ambassador which was awarded in 2009.
- In 2008, he also received Comedian of the Year Awards by National Daily Awards Mode Men of the Year Awards and Arsenal Award for Excellence.
AYO MAKUN NET WORTH 2021
AY is estimated to be worth about N800 million