Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has expressed frustration with individuals asking him for financial assistance during the festive period. AY took to his Instagram story to convey his message.
In a recent post, the veteran comedian stated that anyone seeking money from him now lacks conscience or the fear of God. AY, who recently experienced the tragic loss of his multi-million naira home in a fire incident a few months ago, shared his sentiments on the matter.
He wrote,
“I am just tempted to say that everybody asking me for money this period does not have a conscience or lacks the fear of God. E get why…”.
In related news,
Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has provided insight into why he mocked comedian AY Makun when the latter’s multimillion-naira mansion in Lagos was engulfed in a fire. Seun Kuti, a Grammy-nominated artist, explained that he made jokes at AY’s expense because, in the past, when Seun faced challenges with the police, AY had made jokes about his ordeal.
Seun expressed his discontent, stating,
“They say I dey laugh Ayo Makun [AY] say him house burn. You know follow me often because people wey dey follow me often go tell say the day gangan wey the house burn, I went live.”
He further revealed that AY had previously used Seun’s challenges, including portraying Seun’s daughter as a dog in a skit, as material for his comedy. Seun criticized AY, calling him names and accusing him of having a smelly mouth. He also alleged that AY’s wife had been a victim of domestic violence.
This revelation sheds light on the personal animosity between the two public figures and the use of personal struggles for comedic purposes, leading to a public exchange of criticisms.
