Ayodeji Richard Makun ( ; born 19 August 1971), professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. In addition, Makun was appointed a U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009 and is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment, Nigeria.
Early life and education Makun was born on 19 August 1971 and hails from Ifon, in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. He is the eldest male child in a family of seven. Makun received his education at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, and graduated with a degree in theatre arts in 2003, after nine years of study. While a student, Makun was awarded 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).
Career Makun came into the spotlight while working as Alibaba Akporobome's personal assistant and event manager. He wrote going "A.Y wire" as a guest columnist in The Sun (Nigeria) and Gbenga Adeyinka's Laugh Mattaz. Makun directs and acts in the Nigerian sitcom AY's Crib alongside Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin, and Justice Nuagbe. He also hosts comedy shows such as AY Live, which features comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul, and many others. Makun is the CEO of Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria, and also owns a clubhouse. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he launched the AY "Open Mic Challenge," a platform designed to support and showcase emerging comedians.
Events Makun co-hosted the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa with Joselyn Dumas, held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
Personal life Makun married his wife, Mabel, in November 2008, and they have two children.
Awards timeline 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 See also List of Yoruba people List of Nigerian comedians
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