Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer 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 first movie, ''

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'' was produced by him and directed by

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. He was made a U.N Peace Ambassador. In 2009, he was made United Nations Peace Ambassador. He is also the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

Education

Ayo Makun attended Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated (after spending nine years) in 2003 as a 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

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'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

Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven. He and his wife Mabel have been married for twelve years in the month of November, 2008. They are blessed with two children,Michelle Makun and Ayomide Makun.

Professional life

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 comedians like

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, Helen Paul, Basketmouth and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a club house. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has paved the way for upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge".

Events

He was a co-host with Joselyn Dumas at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in

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, Ghana.

Awards

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

References

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