Ayo Makun: Celebrating an Icon at 50

On August 19, 2021, Nigerian comedian, actor, filmmaker and business man, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY clocked 50 years. AY is a prolific entertainer who has spent over two decades in the entertainment industry.

His passion for entertainment dates back to his days at university. An alumnus of Delta State University, Abraka, Makun has blazed the trail to become one of the great minds of Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

He is the organizer of the popular AY Live, a comedy and music packed event. Also, he is a celebrated filmmaker and actor. He is notable for 30 Days in Atlanta, 10 Days in Sun City, Coming to Jamaica and Merry Men. He has also featured in other movies including Omo Ghetto, Wedding Party, Bitter Rain, and many more.

A Celebration of 5 Nollywood Actors In Their Sixties

On his 50 th birthday, fans, friends, colleagues, and family members took to social media to celebrate the entertainment icon. Some persons were shocked at his age as he looks much younger. They spoke of his antecedents and wished him many more fruitful years to come. Ayo Makun is married to Mabel and they are blessed with a daughter, Michelle.

Ayo Makun’s colleagues celebrate him

Uti Nwachuku posted, ‘’Happy birthday to one of the most prolific Nigerian entertainers ever. God bless you @aycomedian. You are one of the rare ones in the industry wey no dey do eye service. I have literally watched you open doors for countless young and old talents across the years! When they say you are kind, it’s not washing. When they call you a business tycoon, it is not brown nosing. For I have personally observed all these traits and can bear witness any day! Bros! On this your 50th birthday, na so God go overflow health, peace, joy, wealth, and grace in
your life and in your home. Now and forever more…’’

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde started by praising Ayo Makun in Ondo dialect. Then, she continued: ‘’Damn, first time writing sentences in Ondo dialect! All for you! You are a hard worker. Known you since your Uni days when you brought me to your school and you are still as excited. Working like you just began. May all good things keep coming for you Ayo. Happy 50th. LLNP.’’

Richard Mofe-Damijo made a video to celebrate Makun on his special day. He said: ‘’Happy birthday, Ayodeji AY Richard Makun. At once, you are my son. Then you are my friend; then a colleague. I just want to say that I love you. On the occasion of your fiftieth birthday, I just want to say that I love you. I love you for all the things that you have done in this world. The positivity that you represent; your zest for life to help people; to help your family. All the things you have to go through in your life to arrive at where you are today which is not the pinnacle yet of your
success. But the beginning of a life for you which is about to start because you have been working so hard…’’

Toyin Abraham said, ‘’Dear Uncle Ay, Happy 50th birthday! Thank you so much for standing by me during my trying times. I remember living at your house. You and Mabel opened the door of your home to me and accepted me as family when the going was tough. But wooo, today is not for epistle, it’s to celebrate your awesomeness. Happy birthday sir. I wish you long life, sound health, bliss, prosperity and blessings upon blessings…’’

Happy 50 th birthday, Ayo Makun. NRTC wishes you many more fruitful years to come.