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Nationality
  
Nigerian

Children
  
Michelle Makun

Spouse
  
Mabel Makun (m. 2008)

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Born
  
19 August 1971 (age 45), Warri, Nigeria

Nominations
  
Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actor of the Year

Movies and TV shows
  
30 Days in Atlanta, The Wedding Party, Being Mrs Elliot, AY's crib, Stalker

Similar
  
Bovi, Funke Akindele, Richard Mofe Damijo, Helen Paul, Omoni Oboli

Profiles

Ayo Makun (Ayodeji 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 hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State but prefers to be known as a 'Warri boy'. 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 O. 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.

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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 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".

Personal life

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

Professional life

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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 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. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has influenced upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge".

Awards

2008

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  • 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
  • References

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