Ayo Makun, well-known Nollywood actor and comedian, commonly referred to as AY, has expressed the profound impact that his late mother’s warnings and advice had on shaping his life.
AY revealed this during his appearance on the Nancy Isime Show
AY acknowledged that his mother’s final words provided him with the motivation to strive for success. He shared that her advice influenced him to work diligently to complete his education and also support his younger siblings.
The guidance and wisdom passed on by his mother played a significant role in his journey toward achieving his goals in life.
He said, “The last time I saw my mum was when I was going back to school. I came home to ask for money that I needed for school and all that, and the money wasn’t available. And then, we lost my dad. So, she was seeing me off, she was practically walking me on the street and encouraging me.”
AY said his mother’s encouraging words charged him to look after his younger ones.
He recalled his mother’s words, saying, “My mother said Yomi is looking up to you, Lanre is looking up to you. Your younger ones are looking up to you. Don’t go and do anything funny, don’t be a part of any cult. Don’t be a part of anything.
“I know that it’s difficult, but then, just know that your younger ones are looking up to you. Don’t go and do anything stupid. God will do it at the right time. Do you know how touching it will be getting all that messages from your mum, and then you get a call while in school that you’ve lost your mum?
“So, all of that moulded me like, okay, yeah. This is going to make me live a certain way of life. That was what gave me the boost to start doing what I needed to do. That message was what gave me the foundation of everything that makes me stand out today.”
AY continues to maintain his status as one of the most renowned and well-loved comedians in the entertainment industry. Notably, he is the older brother of Lanre Makun, a prominent event planner, and Yomi “Casual” Makun, a celebrated celebrity fashion designer.
