Ayo Makun

Ayo Makun Basic Information

Stage Name:	AY/ AY Comedian/ AY Makun
Real Name:	Ayodeji Richard Makun
Occupation:	Comedian, Compere, Radio & TV Host, Actor, Writer, and Producer
Date Of Birth/Age:	19 August 1971 (52 Years Old)
Place of Birth:	Warri, Delta State
Gender:	Male
Nationality:	Nigerian
Marital Status:	Married
Education:	Delta State University, Abraka
Height:	5Ft 6In
Net Worth:	$1.5 Million

Ayo Makun Biography

Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known as AY or AY Comedian, is a stand-up comedian with Nigerian roots notable for his author and actor work. Ayo Makun is a native of Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State, and was born on August 19, 1971, in Warri, then part of Nigeria’s Delta State.

In Nigeria’s Delta State, Ayo Makun attended Delta State University in Abraka. In 2003, he received his degree in theatre arts (after nine years of study). 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) are just a few of the accolades that A.Y garnered while he was a student.

His comedic career has been ongoing for some time, but it wasn’t until he performed on the Night of a Thousand Laughs set of legendary producer Opa Williams that he became widely known. Ayo has transitioned from performing on other people’s shows to hosting his own, AY Live. Ayo Makun has his hands in many hats, but his most extraordinary claim to fame is as a comedian.

Family

From a family of seven, Ayo Makun is the oldest male child. Mr. and Mrs. Olorunyomi Makun, who passed away, were his parents.

Parents

A lot is unknown about AY’s parents because they are both deceased, and he rarely brings them up outside of possibly in some of his comedy shows. However, it can be inferred from his setups and chats with his siblings that his parents were incredibly loving and did their best to raise their six children before they departed.

Siblings

Brother(s)

He has two equally well-known brothers, as well as more siblings. One of these brothers is Lanre Makun. He is also a comedian, though not as well known as his older brother. Additionally, Lanre directs productions and manages events.

Another of Ayo Makun’s brothers is Yomi Makun, known for years as Yomi Casual. He is equally well-known as Ayo but not as a comic. Yomi is a famous fashion icon in Nigeria who has created clothing for several celebrities. In 2017, Yomi wed Grace Onuoha of Fab Jewels.

Sister(s)

He has three younger sisters, Bimbo, Bukky, and Morenike. Bimbo is married and now goes by Bimbo Makun-Olukoya.

Children

His marriage to Mabel has blessed him with two children, Michelle Makun and Ayomide Makun.

Wife

Twelve years had passed since his marriage to Mabel, his wife. In 2008, AY Comedian wed Mabel, and the couple welcomed Michelle Makun, a daughter. Then, 13 years later, God gave them another daughter they named Ayomide Makun.

Mabel Makun, a businesswoman and interior designer from Nigeria, is the founder and CEO of Midas Interior Limited. She was from Delta State in Nigeria and was born on March 30, 1986. Before moving on to study art at the University of London, she earned her first degree in business administration at Delta State University.

Lifestyle

After serving as the personal assistant and event manager for Alibaba Akporobome, Ayo Makun received recognition. He contributed to “Going A.Y wire” as a guest contributor to The Sun in Nigeria and “Laugh Mattaz” by Gbenga Adeyinka. In addition, he serves as the host of the A.Y. comedic skits and live shows. Robert O. Peters directed and produced his debut film, 30 Days in Atlanta. He also serves as the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

In AY’s Crib, a Nigerian sitcom starring Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin, and Justice Nuagbe, Ayo Makun both direct and perform. He also hosts the comedy program AY Live, which features performers such as Basketmouth, Helen Paul, and Bovi. Ayo Makun also serves as Nigeria’s Corporate World Entertainment’s CEO. However, he has a clubhouse as well. He has opened the road for up-and-coming comedians with his AY “Open Mic Challenge” as a stand-up comedy investor.

At the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana, he and Joselyn Dumas co-hosted the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa.

He earned the Comedian of the Year awards from the National Daily Awards, Teens Favorite, MBG Abuja Merit Awards, Diamond Awards for Comedy, Arsenal Award for Excellence, and Mode Men of the Year Awards, all in the year 2008. He received the U.N. Peace Ambassador designation in 2009. He received the Nigerian Entertainment Awards’ 2010 Comedian of the Year honor once more.

In 2013, The Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria named him Most Creative Entrepreneur of the Year (comedy category). (CEAN). With his A.Y Live performance, he won the Best Event award at the 2018 NELAS Awards in the United Kingdom 2018. Ayo Makun is currently the Comedian with the most followers on the African continent.

Net Worth

He is said to be estimated to be worth around $1.5 million

Cars

AY Makun owns an impressive fleet which includes a Jaguar XJL, a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon, and a Lexus LX570, amongst others.

House

AY Makun, a comedian, actor, and director, moved into a new house on the affluent Lagos Island, which is incredibly beautiful. AY posted images and a video of the Play In Architecture-designed home on his Instagram account. AY’s wife, Mabel, who runs the interior design firm Midas Interiors, created the interior of their new home. He has been reported to live close to legendary Nigerian singer 2Baba.

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