RMD advised me to go back to school when I was working as a bartender – Comedian, AY

• AY Makun said he had to quit and started a degree programme after he met veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, who advised him to do so 
• He stated that while in school he started his entertainment career first as a show organiser before progressing into a multi-faced entertainer.

Comedian AY Makun opens up on how veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo, RMD’s advice to him, Changed his life.

According to him, he was working as a bartender when he met RMD, who advised him to go back to school, after he spoke to him about his desire to join the entertainment world.

He claimed that he had to quit and began a degree program at Delta state university after the renowned actor recommended him to do so.

The comedian revealed this in a candid conversation with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.

He highlighted that this decision ultimately paved the way for his successful career in comedy.

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 organizer while still in school and developed into a multifaceted performer and entrepreneur after graduating.