by Top Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, found himself at the center of a calculated scandal involving May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie. However, he wasn’t about to let it slide.
The controversy ignited after the duo, who had recently traveled to London with their co-stars to promote AY’s highly anticipated film, The Waiter, became entangled in online drama.
A seemingly harmless photo and video of them aboard a plane—both sporting matching The Waiter branded sweaters and color-coordinated trousers—fueled speculation, drawing them into an unexpected web of controversy.
What should have been a straightforward promotional moment quickly turned into a full-blown, fabricated scandal when the original post was manipulated into an AI-generated video falsely showing them kissing. The doctored clip ignited a firestorm of gossip and outrage, further fueling the controversy
In a fiery Instagram post, AY lashed out at the faceless individuals behind the malicious attempt to tarnish his name. He condemned those who constantly linked him to every female celebrity he worked with, regardless of how innocent the connection was.
Seizing the moment, he revisited a past encounter with these scandal-mongers, specifically recalling the false rumors that tied him to BBNaija’s Alex.
AY openly addressed the lasting damage caused by such fabrications, highlighting how Alex had been wrongly accused of dating him and how the fallout from that baseless scandal continued to affect her. He challenged the perpetrators to channel their AI skills into something meaningful instead of using technology as a weapon to destroy reputations.
Comedian AY wrote;”Dear Online Innovators, As the future leaders and change-makers of Nigeria, I urge you to channel your immense creative talents toward buildng a better nation rather than tearing each other down. Nigeria is rich with potential, and your unique skills—be it in art, music, technology, or entrepreneurship—can be pivotal in driving positive change.
Instead of using your creativity to undermine those who are working hard to improve their lives and contribute to society, let’s focus on uplifting one another. It’s essential to recognize that every action has consequences. When we choose to sabotage others, we only perpetuate a cycle of negativity and destruction.
At what point will we realize that unity and collaboration will yield far greater results than division? The other time, it was the poor @alex_unusual who is yet to come out of all the lies and narratives meted out on her person for choosing to always be a support a family who were a major part of her brand growth.
Must you all chase away everyone working with me or trying to earn an honest living through me? Let’s come together to support one another’s hustles, celebrate our achievements, and inspire a culture of innovation and respect. The future of Nigeria depends on our collective efforts to foster an environment where everyone can thrive.
Remember, your talents can be a force for good. Let’s use them to build bridges just like @flyairpeace did by supporting #TheWaiterMovie , not walls. Uncle AI turned Ay, together, we can create a brighter future for our beloved country. HELP USE THIS TALENT TO PROMOTE #TheWaiterMovie now showing in selected cinemas in UK, USA, AND CANADA. link in my bio.”
