Comedian AY: Biography And Net Worth

 

Ayodeji Richard  Makun is his birth name, but widely and simply known as AY. He is a veteran award-winning Nigerian comedian, actor, show promoter, event manager, Master of Ceremonies and television personality.

He was born on August 19th 1971 in Lagos but hails from Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State in South Western Nigeria. He grew up in Warri, Delta State and he is the eldest in the family of seven children.

 

Educational Background

AY had his primary and secondary education in Delta State respectively.

He later went to Delta State University, Abraka to have a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts in 2003.

 

His Career

AY came to limelight in comedy after performing at the popular ‘Night of a Thousand Laugh’, a comedy show hosted by Opa Williams.

The exceptionally creative and talented Nigerian comedian has become a household name in comedy both nationally and internationally, currently the host of the AY Live Shows, Ay Cribs and AY Comedy Skits which run on YouTube.

AY is also a good actor. He acted his first movie, “30 Days in Atlanta, a movie directed by a veteran Hollywood movie director, Robert Peters. The movie was shot in Lagos, Accra and New York. The movie had the cast of top Hollywood and Ghanaian actors.

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The versatile young Nigerian comedian and actor also set up a platform, “Open Mic Challenge” which has greatly influenced and brought out several talents in Nigerian comedy.  Akpororo, Elenu and many others are beneficiaries of this great gesture set up by AY.

AY is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Corporate World Entertainment. This laudable achievement has helped also in nurturing up-coming young and talented Nigerians in the entertainment industry.

 

Awards and Nominations

AY has so far in comedy business won several awards notably as:

  • 2008 Most Accomplished Entertainer in Nigeria.
  • 2009 Best Comedian in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
  • Most Creative Comedian in Nigeria at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
  • Most Creative Entrepreneur and Best Comedian of the year respectively at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.

 

AY also won Most Fashionable student on Campus, Best Showtbiz promoter and most celebrated student then on Campus.

 

His Personal Life

AY got married to the love of his life, Mabel Makun in 2008 and the union is blessed with a daughter named Michelle Makun.

 

His Net Worth

AY is indeed one of the most respected and celebrated Nigerian comedians with a net worth of about $8 million dollars.

 

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