HOW RMD INFLUENCED MY LIFE, AY

Popular comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has revealed that he was once a bartender.

He said he only quit and started a degree programme after veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, advised him to do so when he accosted him at the bar where he was working and told him about his passion to become an entertainer someday.

The comedian disclosed this in a candid interview with 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.”

AY said while in school he kicked-started his entertainment career first as a show organiser before progressing into a multi-faced entertainer and entrepreneur upon graduation.

  • Related Posts

    LATIN: MY MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT

    Popular Yoruba actor, Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr. Latin, said his most embarrassing period was when he went to his bank to withdraw N3,000 from his account. Speaking in an…

    Continue reading
    THE RETURN OF ARINZO

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo shared an exciting update on Monday, April 6, 2026, revealing that her latest movie, Return of Arinzo, set records in cinemas less than a…

    Continue reading

    News

    DAVID MARK HEADS FOR COURT

    DAVID MARK HEADS FOR COURT

    INEC BOSS CAUTIONS BROADCAST MEDIA

    INEC BOSS CAUTIONS BROADCAST MEDIA

    WHY PRESIDENCY SHELVES LAGOS EVENT

    WHY PRESIDENCY SHELVES LAGOS EVENT

    WIKE: HOW I MONITOR THE MEDIA

    WIKE: HOW I MONITOR THE MEDIA

    WIKE: I BURIED ATIKU’S DREAM

    WIKE: I BURIED ATIKU’S DREAM

    ZACK ORJI: TINUBU IS GOOD TO IGBOS

    ZACK ORJI: TINUBU IS GOOD TO IGBOS