GIANT IN THE TROPIC OF AFRICA: Ayo Makun

• Born on Thursday, 19 August 1971. He hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State.

• He studied Theatre Arts at the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. While in school, he won numerous 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).
He graduated in 2003.

• Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name AY, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and movie director.

• He is the host of the AY live shows and AY comedy skits. His first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters.

• He also hosts one of Africa’s largest comedy shows, AY Live featuring comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul and many other comedians. As an investor, he owns a club house. Also as an investor in stand-up comedy, he has influenced so many upcoming comedians through his AY “Open Mic Challenge.”

• On Thursday, 19 August, 2021 AY clocked 50.

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