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Popular comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun aka AY
Popular comedian, actor and TV presenter, Ayodeji Richard Makun known by his stage name A.Y, on Wednesday hit 9 million followers on Instagram.
The joy of the 49 years old UN Peace Ambassador from Ifon, Ose Local Government in Ondo State knew no bounds as he decided to dish out cash to his "lucky" followers.
The method of selection of the beneficiaries of the money was not disclosed by the Theatre Arts graduate from Delta State University, Abraka.
But the tone of his narrative shortly after attaining the rare feat testified to the factthat the money is a form of compensation to his teeming followers for their loyalty and a way to appease them to remain loyal.
“It still feels good to be the most followed standup comedian in Africa and the most followed actor (male) in Nigeria.
“Thanks to my 9 million followers on Instagram, 5.7 million of Facebook, 1.5 million on Twitter and 680k subscribers on YouTube, making it over 16 million followers across board. God bless you guys for always supporting the Ay brand.
“Now the Igbo man in me is telling me to start charging for business promotions, the same way I know that someone will be asking me for giveaway to celebrate the new feat today,” he posted on his Instagram page.
Announcing the butty, AY who is one of the richest comedians in Nigeria with a networth of $7 million said: “Okay, 10k each for 20 lucky followers of the Ay brand across all my social media platforms and free advertising on my story for 30 people.”
