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Hey peeps today on gist with spark we will be doing a brief digging up of Ayo Makun aka. AY life and achievements.
By AGHAVBERE JENNIFER

Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter. Born on August 19, 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 first movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters. He was made a U.N Peace Ambassadors in 2009 after winning six awards in 2008. He is the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.

Ayo Makun attended Delta State University, Abraka. He graduated (after spending nine years) in 2003 as a theatre arts student. A.Y also won other 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)

Ayo Makun came into spotlight after being Alibaba Akporobome’s personal assistant and event manager. A.Y also wrote going “A.Y wire” as a guest columnist in The Sun (Nigeria) and Gbenga Adeyinka’s “Laugh Mattaz”.Ayo Makun is the oldest male child from a family of seven. He married Mabel, an interior designer in 2008 and they have one daughter, MichelleAyo Makun directs and acts in one of Nigeria’s popular sitcom, AY’s crib with Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin and Justice Nuagbe. He also hosts one of Africa’s largest comedy shows, AY Live featuring comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer for Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a club house. As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has influenced upcoming comedians through his AY “Open Mic Challenge”.

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[6]

2013
Most creative Entrepreneur of the year, (comedy category) :C.E.A.N
Year
Title
Role
Notes

2014
Being Mrs Elliot[7][8][9]
Ishawuru
with Omoni Oboli, Sylvia Oluchi and Majid Michel

2014
30 Days in Atlanta
Akpors
with Ramsey Nouah, Lynn Whitfield, Karlie Reddand Richard Mofe Damijo

2016
A Trip to Jamaica
Akpos
also starring Funke Akindele, Eric Roberts, Dan Davies, Chris Attoh

2016
The Wedding Party
MC
also starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky Wand Richard Mofe Damijo

2016
10 Days in Sun City
as Akpos
also starring Adesua Etomi, Mercy Johnson, Richard Mofe Damijo, Falz

2017
American Driver
Ayo Makun
also starring Evan King, Jim Iyke, Anita Chris, Nse Ikpe Etim, Nadia Buari, Emma Nyra, Johnny Dewan, Laura Heuston, McPc the Comedian, Michael Tula, Andie Raven

2017
The Accidental
John
also starring Ramsey NouahChristine Allado

2017
The Wedding Party 2
MC
also starring Adesua Etomi, Sola Sobowale, Banky Wand Richard Mofe Damijo.

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