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Monday, August 2, 2010

AY storms Abuja, opens comedy club, gets new website

Multi-talented entertainer Ayo Richard Makun and his team are poised to storm Abuja on Sunday, August 29, for the second edition of his popular comedy and music concert, AY LIVE. Tagged: Implication 2010, Makun, has boasted that residents of the Federal Capital Territory would definitely have the greatest fun of their lives as he invades Abuja on the D-Day with his entourage.
The concert which is expected to hold at the prestigious This Day Dome would be parading some of the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Some of the stars on the bill include: Tuface, Wande Coal, MI, Dr. Sid and a host of other top rated musical acts. Stand up comics to perform are: Gordons, I Go Dye, Seyi Law, Mc Abbey, Buchi and more. Also co-hosting the show alongside Makun is Nollywood top actress, Genevieve Nnaji.
Shedding more light on the forthcoming show, Makun also the CEO of AY TV, called on all residents in Abuja to keep Sunday, August 29, in their hearts, as the show promises to be fun filled and memorable.
In a related development, AY as he’s affectionately called, has equally declared open his long awaited comedy club dubbed: AY’s Open Mic Comedy Club. Speaking on the rationale behind the new and laudable initiative, the Ondo State born comedian disclosed that his burning desire to promote comedy and the entertainment business in general necessitated the move. “It’s basically a monthly comedy and variety show intended to entertain a distinct audience of high class, polished taste, decision makers and socially responsible individuals. It is designed to hold every second Saturday of the month at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria”.
While unveiling the new project, the Theatre Arts graduate of the Delta State University, revealed that over the years he had observed a reduction in the attendance of decision makers and audience of high class partaking in comedy and entertainment events. “In view of this, AY in collaboration with Sun International, operators of the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino teamed up to painstakingly put the monthly show.”
On the bill for the debut edition were a host of popular comedians and musicians including, Gordons, Klint D Drunk, Seyi Law, Banky W, Yemi Sax, Godbless and his Ebony band among others.
In line with his pledge to always discover new talents, all editions of the monthly show would begin with a comedy challenge featuring five contestants. The winner goes home with a prize and an automatic ticket to take part in all “AY LIVE” comedy concerts nationwide. Emerging names like: Seyi Law, Elenu, Emeka Smith, MC Shakara and a host of others were discovered through this same medium.
Meanwhile, to further connect with his teeming fans as well as maintain a global appeal, the presenter/producer of the famous AY Show, recently launched his new website.
“Here, you can find almost everything about AY’s profile, biography, photo galleries, and clips of his live shows, his awards and more. The site aims to provide his up to date news and views together with many links to sites with information on local and national interests. In addition, the website aims to provide an effective service between AY and his fans through other applications such as Face book, twitter, YouTube and more. It’s simply www.ayshow.tv,” added one of his aides.

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