#AMVCA2016: AY and wife, Mabel appeared ‘all smiles’ amidst separation rumours (PHOTOS)

Ace comedian, Ayo ‘AY’ Makun and wife, Mabel didn’t look anything like a couple facing turbulent marriage problems as they attended the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016. In spite of what has been widely reported in the past few weeks, the couple were all smiles at the recently concluded event, which took place on... Read More

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December 14, 2015

Y! Scoop: ‘A trip to Jamaica’ is not sequel to ’30 days in Atlanta’ – AY

Following the box-office success of 30 days in Atlanta, ace comedian, Ayo Makun popularly known as AY, has revealed that there will be a sequel to the movie. Speaking to YNaija at the world premiere of Fifty over the weekend, the actor made it clear that contrary to reports, A Trip to Jamaica is not the sequel... Read More

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September 28, 2015

AY’s smooching in this photo is all shades of hilarious

Comedian, AY shared a comedic kiss with his wife, the other day, at the wedding ceremony of his younger brother, Lanre Makun. The couple appear to put in so much work in the kiss. Take a look. Epic.

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April 14, 2015

Remember that rape joke during AY Live? Akpororo has come out to apologize

by Chinwe Okafor So AY Live came alive when a certain comedian took to the stage and felt it was cool to make a joke with the world’s most sensitive topic- rape. The internet went ablaze with jabs thrown at both him and the show for uttering such a petty line just for laughs. Well, it took Akpororo almost two... Read More

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March 16, 2015

A million naira sax, a Jaguar and a Range Rover: Celebrities are acquiring things

by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities like to show off when they acquire things, and these three just did.. Comedian and producer of Nigerian’s highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time, Ayo Makun just bought himself a brand new Jaguar XJL. Afro-beat singer, Femi Kuti, took to Instagram to share the photo of the musical instrument above... Read More

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December 22, 2014

Comedian, AY hints on sequel of ’30 Days in Atlanta’

by Zainab Okafor Comedian/actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has revealed that though his movie 30 Days in Atlanta may have cost him a lot financially, it turned out to be a huge success. On Sunday, December 21, he celebrated the feat of his movie beating all odds to top the box office. The movie,... Read More

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November 22, 2014

Movie review: AY’s 30 Days in Atlanta is funny but poorly made

by Wilfred Okiche After a couple of seasons producing and starring in the television comedy, AY’S crib and hot off the heels of a well-received supporting turn in Omoni Oboli’s romantic drama, Being Mrs Elliot, comedian AY has hit the silver screen big time with a producing and starring role in the dire but... Read More

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September 16, 2014

Exclusive Photos: Joke Silva, Liz Benson, Tonye Cole, Kingsley Kuku, Mai Atafo, Ibinabo Fiberesima, AY, Uti Nwachukwu, others step out to celebrate Monalisa Chinda at 40

by Jewel Stephen Multiple award-winning actress and Founder of the Arise Monalisa Foundation, Monalisa Chinda, marked her 40th birthday with friends and colleagues at a private birthday dinner on Saturday, 13 September 2014. The terrific evening of fine wine, jazz and unlimited joy held at the up-scale Villa Medici in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria and... Read More

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May 24, 2014

Guess who made the list: Meet the top 10 richest comedians in Nigeria

by Tutu Akinlabi Once upon a time, comedy was viewed as a refuge for depressed and jobless men, but now, it’s a different story entirely. Comedy has become a business and it is a booming industry indeed with many young people struggling to find their place in a trade that has made millionaires of its... Read More

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November 5, 2013

They’re COOL like that: Comedian, AY & Ramsey Nouah lounge with Hollywood actress, Vivica Fox (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Popular comedian AY Makun who has been promoting his upcoming movie shared a photo of himself and veteran actor, Ramsey Nouah relaxing with sexy Hollywood actress, Vivica Fox on Instagram with the caption: “Vivica Fox, Ay and Ramsey in 30 Days in Atlanta… Coming soon”. [READ: So true, so false: Comedian, AY... Read More

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October 26, 2013

So true, so false: Comedian, AY Makun to feature actress, Vivica Fox in ‘The adventures of Akpos’ (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Versatile comedian AY Makun is going all out this time in film production as he is currently shooting his first movie with popular Hollywood actress, Vivica Fox titled, ’30 Days in Atlanta: The Adventures of Akpos’. It would also feature Lynn Whitfield and Karlie Redd. The comedian shared on his Instagram page photos of... Read More

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September 25, 2013

Party like a rockstar! Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye parties with AY, Kcee, Julius Agwu, Osita Iheme, others on his birthday (See Photos)

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye added a year on Saturday, September 21, 2013, he took to Twitter to thank God, friends and family who wished him well. The star celebrated his birthday by partying later in the day by partying with some of his celebrity friends including AY Makun, Osita “Paw Paw” Iheme, Julius... Read More

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May 31, 2013

Cute couple: Artiste, J Martins marries his sweetheart in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe Producer and singer J Martins married his partner in a quiet white wedding ceremony yesterday, May 30 at Protea Hotel Oakwood in Lekki, Lagos. According to reports, J. Martins and Nnezi Mbila had a traditional wedding last year in January 2012. His bride Nnezi looked stunning in her white wedding gown which... Read More

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April 22, 2013

SEE Ibinabo Fiberesima, Rita Dominic, AY, Kenneth Okonkwo, and all the Nollywood stars at #AMAA2013 (PHOTOS)

What: Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Where: Glory Hall Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa. When: April 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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April 9, 2013

SEE Kate Henshaw, Rotimi Amaechi, Segun Arinze, AY, more at Julius Agwu’s 40th birthday event (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Comedian, Julius Agwu celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday at the Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos. He also used the occasion to launch his book, Jokes Apart. The event was attended by Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, Sahara Energy managing director, Tonye Cole, several celebrities, comedians and well wishers. We wish... Read More

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April 4, 2013

Review: Too little AY, not enough seats, and Tonto Dikeh’s first live performance.

by Wilfred Okiche In the space of 6 years, the AY Live show hosted by comedian AY Makun has become the hottest comedy ticket in town. Enjoying huge corporate buy-in, major (and minor) celebrity endorsement and general public acceptance, it is perhaps the biggest comic live act presently. Which is why it is frustrating that... Read More

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March 11, 2013

SEE AliBaba, Tee A, Julius Agwu, Gbenga Adeyinka, Ebuka, more clowning around at AMVCAs after-party (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA was a success and the after party was the great. Jugding from these hilarious photos, everyone had a jolly time. (Photo: H/T to Laila’s Blog)

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March 2, 2013

SEE AY, Ruggedman, Waje, Karen, Denrele lead candlelight procession for Goldie (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe What: Candlelight Procession for Goldie. When: March 1, 2013. Where: Parkview gate to Falomo Bridge, Lagos. (Photos:H/T to Laila Ikeji’s blog)

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January 14, 2013

Big boy: AY, the comedian doles out car gift to another Open Mic winner (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido AY, the comedian is on a roll at the moment buying an Honda Accord car for one of his Open Mic winners, Ajebo. AY had reportedly bought a Toyota Camry for another Open Mic winner, Pencil just a few weeks ago. Ajebo won the competition in 2009. We say congratulations to the... Read More

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December 24, 2012

White Christmas for sure: Comedian AY buys white Acura-ZDX for wife (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Ayo Makun also known as AY, popular Nigeria comedian has bought a car for his wife a white Acura-ZDX. Although it was a two in one present (anniversary and Christmas), Makun who runs an entertainment outfit isdetermined to impress his wife of four years, Mabel. In a post online he said he loved her... Read More

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October 19, 2012

Serious matter: AY apologises to Keke Ogungbe and D1 over Grammy Awards joke

by Ayo Makun That joke was only a spontaneous exaggeration by a comedian who needed to just lie to the world and make a living from it. Dear Sirs, It is with deep sense of respect that I greet you. With profound esteem as well, we appreciate your invaluable roles in the growth of the... Read More

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October 3, 2012

Agbani Darego, Toke Makinwa, Ezinne Chinkata, Denrele Edun & More! See Photos from the 5th Elite Model Look Nigeria

What: Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012, 5th Edition. Where: Federal Palace Hotel, V.I, Lagos. When: September 29, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Elizebeth Asiens & Ogechi Nnaji. Ezinne Chinkata.

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September 3, 2012

Waje, Don Jazzy, AY, Brymo, Ice Prince, others at The Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012 (Photos)

by Akan Ido The 7th edition of Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) took place yesterday at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in New York, USA. The event, which was attended by some of the biggest names Nigeria has to offer in the world of entertainment, was hosted by top Nigerian comedian, AY and Funke... Read More

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July 5, 2012

PHOTOS: DJ Jimmy Jatt raises the roof at the ‘Jump Off’ with DJs Sose, Humility and others

What: DJ Jimmy Jatt ‘Jump Off’. Where: Get Arena Lekki Lagos. When: 01-07-12. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

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April 4, 2012

Weird MC poses with her lovers… See Photos!

by Hauwa Gambo Were you that easy? It’s only Yaw’s April Fool’s Day Comedy Show! Seriously though – you thought we’d put up pictures of anyone’s lovers? Eeww. What: April Fool Play Where: Muson Centre, Onikan, lagos When: 31 March, 2012 Photos: Hycinth Iyereosa ... Read More

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March 6, 2012

Video: AY serenades Tiwa Savage with ‘Petrol’

by Wilfred Okiche As part of activities to promote his upcoming Easter Sunday show, Comedian AY has dropped a hilarious video skit titled, ‘Petrol.’ Sexy song bird, Tiwa Savage co-stars as a lady who while driving in the city, runs out of gas. AY dressed up in a weird attire reminiscent of flavor of the... Read More

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April 12, 2011

Happy birthday Julius! A night with D’genius

by Yemi Olowu Friends and well wishers came out on Thursday, 7th April to celebrate with Julius D’ genius Agwu as he added another year, and to support the launch of his new album. As expected, it was a night of fun and laughter, with comedians like Princess, Tee A, Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju Babyface, and AY... Read More

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