Known for
Biography
Ayo Makun (19 August 1971, Ose) is a Nigerian comedian and actor. Among the titles he is known for are A Trip to Jamaica (2016) and 10 Days in Sun City (2017).
Early life
He went on to study at Delta State University, Abraka.
Career
He appears in 30 Days in Atlanta (2014), the earliest title among his listed credits. The Wedding Party (2016) and American Driver (2017) are among his 2010s credits. In the 2020s, he appeared in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020) and Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020).
He has 18 films and one TV series on record from 2014 to 2024. Comedy is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3), followed by drama (3). The Waiter (2024) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as writer on The Waiter.
Falz appears in four of his listed titles, including Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) and Merry Men 2 (2019). Another co-star who recurs in his credits is Alexx Ekubo (two titles).
Recognition
His awards include an award at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2010).
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Waiter | Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Merry Men 3 | Film | |
| 2022 | The stand up | Film | |
| 2021 | Mamba's Diamond | Film | |
| 2020 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Film | |
| 2020 | Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story | Film | |
| 2019 | Merry Men 2 | Film | |
| 2019 | The Millions | Film | |
| 2018 | Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | Film | |
| 2017 | 10 Days in Sun City | Film | |
| 2017 | American Driver | Film | |
| 2017 | The Accidental Spy | Film | |
| 2016 | A Trip to Jamaica | Film | |
| 2016– | Professor Johnbull | TV series | |
| 2016 | Stalker | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Film | |
| 2014 | 30 Days in Atlanta | Film | |
| 2014 | Being Mrs Elliot | Ishawuru | Film |
| Christmas in Miami | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Delta State University, Abraka.
Ayo Makun on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 11.8M @aycomedian
- Engagement rate
- 0.06% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,302
- Average comments
- 234 Based on the last 7 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ayo Makun?
Ayo Makun is 55 years old, born on 19 August 1971 in Ose.
What is Ayo Makun known for?
Ayo Makun is known for A Trip to Jamaica (2016) and 10 Days in Sun City (2017).
What is Ayo Makun’s nationality?
Ayo Makun is Nigerian, born in Ose.
Has Ayo Makun won any awards?
Yes. Ayo Makun won Nigeria Entertainment Awards (2010).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q17417454), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Kaizenify · CC BY-SA 4.0
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