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Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter. Born on August 19, 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, 30 Days in Atlanta^[1] was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. He was made a U.N Peace Ambassador^[2] in 2009 after winning six awards in 2008. He is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

Education

Ayo Makun attended Delta State University, Abraka. He graduated (after spending nine years)^[3] 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).{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}}

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".{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}}

Personal life

Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven.^[4] He married Mabel, an interior designer in 2008^[5] and they have one daughter, Michelle.{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}}

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 Bovi, Helen Paul and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer for Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a club house.{{Citation needed|date=March 2018}} As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has influenced upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge".{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}}

Awards

Selected filmography

References

1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.30daysinatlanta.com|title=30 Days in Atlanta|last=|first=|date=|website=www.30daysinatlanta.com|publisher=Corporate World Entertainment Ltd|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160609124830/http://www.30daysinatlanta.com/|archive-date=2016-06-09|dead-url=yes|access-date=2017-12-20|df=}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/28204/3/nigeriafilmscom-pours-it-all-on-the-ay-brand.html|title=NigeriaFilms.Com Pours It All on The AY Brand|work=Modern Ghana|accessdate=23 October 2015}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/essence/i-spent-nine-years-in-the-university-a-y/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110559/http://www.punchng.com/spice/essence/i-spent-nine-years-in-the-university-a-y/ |archivedate=2015-04-02 |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.stargist.com/2014/05/15/celebrity-bio-ayo-richard-makun-a-k-a-comedian-ays-full-biography/.|title=A.Y Biography - Ayo Richard Makun Profile - Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News|work=Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News|accessdate=23 October 2015}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nairaland.com/451027/old-ay-mabel-wed|title=[old] Ay And Mabel Wed - Celebrities - Nigeria|work=nairaland.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}
6. ^Nigeria Entertainment Awards
7. ^{{cite web|title=BEING MRS ELLIOT / OMONI OBOLI, MAJID MICHEL|url=http://9flix.com/watch/915|website=9FLIX|publisher=9flix|accessdate=20 September 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613081255/http://9flix.com/watch/915|archivedate=13 June 2014|df=}}
8. ^{{cite web|title='Being Mrs Elliott' Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/being-mrs-elliott-watch-movie-review-by-adenike-adebayo-id3803378.html|website=Pulse Nigeria|publisher=Chidumga Izuzu|accessdate=28 May 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|title=Nollywood movie review: Being Mrs. Elliot|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/nollywood-nigeria/168747-nollywood-movie-review-being-mrs-elliot.html|website=Premium Times|publisher=Onyinye Muomah|accessdate=28 September 2014}}
10. ^{{Citation|title=The Accidental Spy|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6921426/|access-date=2019-02-25}}