As one of Nigeria’s favourite comedy act,
AY, turns 36 today, we take a look into the
life of the popular Nigerian comedian
cum actor and what makes him tick.
His Career
Ayo Makun gained fame through
impersonating Rev. Chris Okotie in his
hilarious jokes and by 2006, he was
named the Best Up-Coming Comedian in
Nigeria.
Before taking comedy as a career, AY once
tried his hands in dry cleaning, bar
tending, scavenging, and barbing.
The comedian who has also featured in
several home videos is well known for his
live shows as well as his television
programme, The AY Show.
From 2007 to 2012, AY was reported to
have earned over N230 million from
different shows and endorsements. In
2007, he held Lagos spellbound when the
second edition of AY Live, Lagos Invasion
drew a record crowd forcing him to do
two shows instead of one, as planned.
The multitalented comedian rakes in
millions of naira from organising shows
within and outside the country.
He has got a very lovely and
enviable home
Designed by his wife, the interior is
out of this world
He is totally in love with his
beautiful wife and kid
He just gifted himself a brand new
White G-wagon as a birthday
present to himself.
He also rakes in his millions from
endorsement deals with big brands
such as Glo, Haven Homes, Lekki
Gardens and countless others.
