Ayo Makun

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 debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. In addition, Makun was made a U.N Peace Ambassador in 2009 and is now the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

Education
Ayo Makun received his education at Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated as a theatre arts student  in 2003 (after nine years of study). A.Y 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) while a student.

Career
Ayo Makun came into the spotlight when he was 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".

Personal life
Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven. He married his wife, Mabel, on November, 2008. They now have two children.

Professional life
Ayo Makun directs and acts in 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 other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a clubhouse. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has paved the way for upcoming comedians through his AY "Open Mic Challenge."

Events
He co-hosted at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana with Joselyn Dumas.

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