Popular comedian and director Ayo Makun, also known as AY, has disclosed that he was formerly a barman.
He claimed that he only left his job and enrolled in a degree programme at the suggestion of seasoned actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, who confronted him at the pub where he was working and revealed his desire to perform professionally someday.
In an open conversation, the comedian revealed this to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.
He said, “I was doing all that it takes to get into the entertainment space. And somewhere along the line, I started working with NNPC Junior Staff Club as a bartender.
“That was what inspired my series, ‘Call To Bar.’ Everything around me; my stories, and my movies are all inspired by my experiences.
“When I was working as a bartender, I would see a lot of people the likes of Alex O and Shina Peters coming to perform. I would say to myself that someday, somehow, somewhere, sometime in life, I’m going to get into the entertainment space.
“So, there was one time that I approached RMD when he came, a long time ago. We were talking and he advised me to go back to school. He said, ‘Education is important. Afterward, trust me, all these things would follow.’
“So, that was how I gained admission into Delta State University to study Theatre Arts.”
According to AY, he began his entertainment career as a show organiser while still in school and developed into a multifaceted performer and entrepreneur after graduating.
