Popular stand-up comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, aka AY Makun, has reacted to reports that his brother, Omoniyi Makun, alias Yomi Casual, is gay.
This came after Yomi Casual’s wife penned a lengthy note addressing the rumour where she prayed for calamity to come upon those calling her husband gay.
In a follow-up comment, AY Makun expressed concerns about the defamation targeted at his family while assuring Yomi’s wife of getting to the root of it.
In his words, “It’s all about entertainment for these evil people. They are traits you will NEVER EVER trace to the Makuns. You already know who you marry, go to bed. As for the bloggers, I still have their tablets. Them go use backup accounts again when I strike as usual. Awon werey.”
aprokovibes.com (TNG) reports that AY Makun is also a Nigerian actor, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director.
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 Ambassador. In 2009, he was made United Nations Peace Ambassador. He is also the CEO of Corporate World Entertainment Nigeria.
AY Makun came into spotlight after being Alibaba Akporobome’s personal assistant and event manager. He also wrote going “A.Y wire” as a guest columnist in The Sun (Nigeria) and Gbenga Adeyinka’s “Laugh Mattaz”.
aprokovibes.com (TNG) reports that AY 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, Basketmouth and many other comedians. Ayo Makun is also the Chief Executive Officer of Corporate World entertainment, Nigeria. He also owns a club house.
As an investor in stand-up comedy, he has paved the way for upcoming comedians through his AY “Open Mic Challenge”.
He was a co-host with Joselyn Dumas at the 2018 Golden Movie Awards Africa held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
Awards (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