Christmas Chaos
MovieCrew • Executive Producer
Year
2025
Rating
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Box Office
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Talent SpotlightActorNigeria
Ayo Makun
AKA AY
Christmas Chaos • The Waiter
Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and...
Known For
Actor • Producer
Country
Nigeria
Born
Aug 18, 1971 (55)
Latest Credit
Christmas Chaos (2025)
Box Office
₦2,160,775,346
Overview
Biography
Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known as A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television presenter and film director. He is the host of the A.Y live shows and A.Y comedy skits. His debut movie, 30 Days in Atlanta was produced by him and directed by Robert O. Peters.
At a glance
Birth Date
Aug 18, 1971
Age
55 years old
Place of Birth
Warri
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor • Producer
Popularity
0.0 score
Awards
1 wins, 2 nominations
Annual Wrap
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Filmography
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21 credits
2.5 average rating
₦2,160,775,346
The Waiter
Movie CinemaCrew • writer
Year
2024
Rating
2.5
Box Office
₦363,602,209
Merry Men 3: Nemesis
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2023
Rating
—
Box Office
₦118,836,230
Almajiri
MovieActing
Year
2023
Rating
—
Box Office
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Christmas in Miami
Movie CinemaActing • Akpos
Year
2021
Rating
—
Box Office
₦265,583,000
Christmas in Miami
Movie CinemaCrew • Writer
Year
2021
Rating
—
Box Office
₦265,583,000
Bad Comments
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2021
Rating
—
Box Office
₦66,584,531
Mamba's Diamond
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2021
Rating
—
Box Office
₦42,187,005
Omo Ghetto: the Saga
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2020
Rating
—
Box Office
₦636,129,120
American Driver
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2020
Rating
—
Box Office
₦41,000,000
Merry Men 2: Another Mission
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2019
Rating
—
Box Office
₦234,505,169
Kasanova
MovieActing
Year
2019
Rating
—
Box Office
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Honors
Awards & nominations
A snapshot of wins and nominations tied to this person across tracked ceremonies.
Wins: 1Nominations: 2
Year
2015
AMVCA 3
New Era Award
Winner
Year
2017
AMVCA 5
Best Actor in a Comedy
Nominee
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In the News
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News
AY Makun calls for National unity in fight against insecurity - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper AY Makun calls for National unity in fight against insecurity
News
Ayo Makun calls for shared responsibility in relationships amid social media conflict culture - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper Ayo Makun calls for shared responsibility in relationships amid social media conflict culture
News
AY reflects on life’s contradictions, says nobody has it all figured out - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper AY reflects on life’s contradictions, says nobody has it all figured out
News
Comedian AY mourns Alexx Ekubo, says celebrities hide pain behind smiles
Comedian AY Makun pays tribute to the late Alexx Ekubo, highlighting how celebrities hide pain and battle personal struggles behind their public smiles.
News
He was smiling even in death - Comedian AY on Alex Ekubo's final moments
Popular Nigerian comedian, AYo Makun, professionally known as AY, has spoken about the late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo's final moments. DAILY POST
News
I took huge financial risks to enter filmmaking – Ayo Makun
Comedian Ayo Makun discusses his trailblazing win, the financial risks of his transition into filmmaking, and his advice for aspiring creatives.
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Inside the creative circle
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121
Creative connections
24
Repeat collaborators
17
Projects explored
Richard Mofe-Damijo · 2014–2024
Longest partnership
Defining Pairings
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Creative Connections
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Richard Mofe-Damijo
Actor
Frequent collaborator2014–2024
5 shared titles
The Waiter • Christmas in Miami • Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons
Ramsey Nouah
Actor
Frequent collaborator2014–2023
4 shared titles
Merry Men 3: Nemesis • Merry Men 2: Another Mission • Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons
Iretiola Doyle
Actress
Frequent collaborator2018–2023
4 shared titles
Merry Men 3: Nemesis • Merry Men 2: Another Mission • Kasanova
Williams Uchemba
Actor
Frequent collaborator2019–2024
4 shared titles
The Waiter • Merry Men 3: Nemesis • Mamba's Diamond
Moses Inwang
Director
Frequent collaborator2019–2023
4 shared titles
Merry Men 3: Nemesis • Bad Comments • American Driver
Jim Iyke
Actor
Frequent collaborator2018–2021
4 shared titles
Bad Comments • American Driver • Merry Men 2: Another Mission
Patrick Nnamani
Writer
Frequent collaborator2014–2021
3 shared titles
Christmas in Miami • American Driver • 30 Days in Atlanta
Robert O Peters
Director
Frequent collaborator2014–2021
3 shared titles
Christmas in Miami • A Trip to Jamaica • 30 Days in Atlanta
Collaboration Over Time
2024
The Waiter
With Richard Mofe-Damijo, Williams Uchemba, Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha
2023
Merry Men 3: Nemesis
With Ramsey Nouah, Iretiola Doyle, Ufuoma McDermott
2023
Almajiri
With Ali Nuhu, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Toka Mcbaror
2021
Christmas in Miami
With Richard Mofe-Damijo, Robert O Peters, Patrick Nnamani
2021
Bad Comments
With Jim Iyke, Osas Ighodaro, Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha
2021
Mamba's Diamond
With Osas Ighodaro, Williams Uchemba, Nse Ikpe-Etim
Signature Titles
The Waiter · Recent standoutMerry Men 3: Nemesis · Signature creditChristmas in Miami · Signature creditBad Comments · Signature creditMamba's Diamond · Signature credit