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  • AY Makun, Basketmouth meet, after 17-year feud

    AY Makun, Basketmouth meet, after 17-year feud

    Nigerian comedian cum filmmaker, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, and his colleague, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, have made their first public appearance together after settling their 17 years of beef.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) recalls that the rift between the two prominent comedians, began in 2006 over unpaid performance fee.

    In 2021, Basketmouth during a Black Box interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, said he fell out with AY because he messed with loyalty while AY during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo in May 2023, attributed the cause of the rift to a business transaction that went sour in 2006.

    However, following Basketmouth’s apology in 2023, the duo decided to put  their differences aside and work together again.

    Speaking about the rift, AY in the latest episode of the ‘Glass House with AY‘ podcast, argued he did not get the money for the show while Basketmouth maintained that he was paid.

    AY went on to shared insights into his prolonged rift with Basketmouth.

    “I did not know when the fight started. I just noticed it started. Every day I wake up thinking it was a normal thing, boys will be boys and like that, it grew into several years,” he said.

    “Then the third year, it seemed like people were spreading more rumours about the feud till it lasted that long. It lasted too long”.

    AY emphasised the feud’s impact on younger comedians. “Our feud caused some damages because in a way we were like providers for people,” he said.

    Basketmouth added: “Most times people swear allegiance by default. So when we were not on good terms some people made it their business”.

    “…A comedian called me to tell me AY reached out to him for a gig and was asking if it was okay to work with AY. I told him it was okay and I was happy it happened because people would know it was okay to work for either of us because it was about more money and opportunities.

    “There was a guy who picked a side and came at me. Now that we are cool, he would be confused. It is collaboration over competition.”

  • Comedian AY pleads with Nigerians to stop criticizing Alex Iwobi

    Comedian AY pleads with Nigerians to stop criticizing Alex Iwobi

    Nigerian Actor and comedian AY Makun has pleaded with Nigerians to stop criticizing super Eagles star  Alex Iwobi, emphasizing the harmful effects of cyberbullying.

    The football player for the Super Eagles was forced to remove his Instagram account as a result of persistent criticism from Nigerian fans.

    AY Makun responded by posting pictures of Alex Iwobi’s contribution to the Super Eagles’ accomplishment in earning a spot in the African Cup of Nations and a description of the negative effects of cyberbullying.

    The comedian asked Nigerians to give the football player love instead of criticism.

    In his word“Anyone can become a victim of cyberbullying. Malicious information posted on the Internet can spread far and wide at an instant, and it is always difficult to be deleted completely. The immediacy of the spread makes it hard for victims to defend themselves or take precautions. The harm caused by cyberbullying is always ignored by computer or mobile phone users.

    It is so sad to see how you all have exhibited various forms of cyberbullying on a young man whose only crime was to come and represent his father land. Tomorrow, you all will still be wondering why the likes of Saka and others are never going to play for Nigeria?

    It’s time to think beyond your personal interests and look at the negative effects of your evil actions. Let’s help promote a culture of care and respect on the Internet and prevent cyberbullying. Kindly share a ❤️ for @alexanderiwobi on this post.

    NOTE: Dear Fair weather and forgetful fans. The different slides are designed to refresh your selfish memories.”

     

  • Toke Makinwa shares emotional account of losing her parents

    Toke Makinwa shares emotional account of losing her parents

    Popular media personality, Toke Makinwa has hared an emotional account of losing her parents in a fire incident.

    She described the event as one of her “biggest fears,” throwing her into a deep well of anxiety and uncertainty.

    She spoke on the terrifying event with comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, in a recent interview on her show.

    AY’s residence in Lagos was devastated by fire in August.

    Toke said, “I’ve been a victim of a house fire when I was a kid and unfortunately both my parents died as a result of that. That’s one of my biggest fears.”

    AY responded, “Sorry about that. I’m just hearing for the first time.”

    AY stated that he was on tour in Canada when his house went up in flames, adding that he woke up to a lot of missed calls.

    “Knowing fully well that my family was on holiday, that was my point of Thanksgiving.

    “I woke up to about 78 missed calls that day. Any time I see something like that, I just know something has happened. I opened my phone and saw my house on Instablog.”

     

  • Basketmouth speaks on AY performing at his show in Lagos

    Basketmouth speaks on AY performing at his show in Lagos

    Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as  Basketmouth has revealed that  he has sent an invitation to his former rival and colleague, AY Makun to attend his concert in Lagos this Sunday.

    Basketmouth made the gesture weeks after publicly apologizing to AY and squashing their 17-year-old rift.

    However, Basketmouth noted that AY won’t be performing or making a cameo on stage at the event holding at the Eko Hotel & Suites tonight because it is scripted.

    Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Basketmouth said, “AY is not on the bill to perform but he has got a ticket. He’s attending. I sent him his ticket a few days ago.

    “I knew a lot of people have been asking, ‘Is he [AY] gonna perform?’ He’s not on the bill.

    “In actual fact, I don’t have that many comedians on the bill. I know Bovi is introducing me. Senator, Dan The Humorous and Aproko from Abuja are performing. I got a few people from Ghana as well.

    “AY can’t even make a cameo because my show is already designed. We are recording for TV so it’s a three-hour set. As we speak the guys directing and producing they just came into the country about a few days ago.

    “And before they even landed, we had already sealed the whole flow of the show. It’s not the kind of show where anybody would just get on stage. It’s not that kind of show. Everything is timed. Precision to perfection.”

  • Warri Again: AY Comedian apologises to Davido for mocking him

    Warri Again: AY Comedian apologises to Davido for mocking him

    Popular comedian Ayo Makun aka AY Comedian has apologized to Nigerian singer, David Adeleke for mocking him through his jokes at Warri Again a music and comedy event held annually.

    However, Davido who also disappointed by not featuring at the show after being paid has now reacted to AY’s apology.

    Recall  that AY, during his recent stage performance in Warri, made insensitive comments about Davido impregnating many women with his small manhood while he had been trying with his larger one for over 13 years.

    Many social media users have condemned the comedian for mocking the artiste with his jokes at the event especially after the issue between show Organizer and former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss, Amaju Pinnick and Davido.

    After receiving many criticisms on social media, the comedian via a post on his verified  Instagram page  apologised to the singer, attributing the misunderstanding to how his words were misconstrued by blogs.

    His post reads: “I am very sorry for the way that joke came out in Warri. You have every right to be angry after seeing how it was used by blogs. Please understand that we are all constantly learning in the entertainment business. I deserve any backlash coming my way for the poorly delivered joke in Warri. So, no excuses at all, my Aburo. No reason for them. I remain your number one fan, and I love you, @davido.”

    In his reaction,  Davido took to the comedian’s comments section to assure him not to worry.

    He wrote: “Nothing spoil baba mi.”

  • Basketmouth beef: I was told friendship is not by force, AY Comedian reveals

    Basketmouth beef: I was told friendship is not by force, AY Comedian reveals

    Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayodeji Makun, aka AY, revealed that some senior colleagues in the comedy industry told him to slow down on  reconciling with his longtime industry rival, Basketmouth

    In a recent interview with Teju Babyface, AY disclosed he was told ‘friendship is not by force’.

    AY said, “The bros [senior colleagues in the comedy industry] knew [about my beef with Basketmouth] and at some point in time, they had to ask me to slow down. They were like: ‘You’re doing too much. You are putting in too much to make this thing work. Friendship is not by force.’

    “I was believing that ‘No, this can work’. Even in my last stand-up comedy, I had to go on stage and I did another routine ‘My guy. How’s my guy? This is my guy. If you see this guy, tell him he’s my guy.’ And the following morning, everywhere exploded again. ‘We are not friends. We are not that. We are not this.’

    “So, for me now, I’m not pushing anything anymore. As I’m here now as AY, if I have to go to my grave without sitting with any of these guys to say ‘hello, ‘hi,’ I will be happy.”

  • Basketmouth reacts to AY’s claim on why they keep malice for 17 years

    Basketmouth reacts to AY’s claim on why they keep malice for 17 years

    Popular Comedian, Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, has reacted to claims by fellow comedian AY that 30,000 caused their 17-year-old rift.

    TheNewsGuru.con reports that  AY had in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, claimed that they started to keep malice over an assignment that went bad.

    AY said “In 2006, Basketmouth usually had multiple wedding gigs on Saturdays’. So what he used to do at that point in time was to attend one, and at a point, leave the venue to catch up in the other venue.

    Continuing, he said “Now, one of the gigs that I got his endorsement to stand in at that time was N30,000 and 30,000 was everything to me at that time. “Two weeks later, I haven’t seen 30k. and I was starving. I decided to ask for 30K, and he said this person hasn’t paid. It was very funny to discover that the full payment was made before the event.”

    ”One day, I met Basket in the club with a glass of drink, and I said to him, How far, my guy? This thing that happened in 2006 guy drop am. And my dear colleague looked at me eyeball to eyeball and said, I’m a beast. I don’t forgive.”

    However, recently during his recent show ,when asked to comment on AY’s claims that 30,000 caused their rift, Basketnouth noted that he wouldn’t dignify him with a response.

    Basketmouth said, “To be honest, I don’t want that guy to ever hear from me.”

  • No parents wants to outlive their children – Comedian AY

    No parents wants to outlive their children – Comedian AY

    Following the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of music artist Davido, who died in a swimming pool, Popular comedian Ayodeji Richard Makun better known as AY has stated that no parent would want to outlive their children.

    AY writing on his Instagram page stated that, humans would never understand why God would give us a blessing and allow the devil to take it so quickly.

    His statement reads, “Dear Lord, we will never understand why you would give us a blessing and allowed the devil to take it so quickly. No parents wants to outlive their children, and it’s really not fair on the few good people who do a lot to help others keep their own children alive, by giving them hopes for a better tomorrow.

    This loss affects so many people. How do we even encourage them to move on? How can we ever trust caregivers with our children when we remember the painful circumstances surrounding that innocent child’s death? We all want to ask for forgiveness and continue to glorify you, even in our pain. You sincerely need to show Yourself to the parents and protect them from bitterness. Give them a new purpose for living and a way to honour their child’s life. Give them the courage to trust you, to hope again, and to love again. Protect them from living in fear and paranoia. Judging by the things you have blessed us with, we know you are good, and you do good. Protect us from evil people as we give you this tragedy to redeem in Jesus name. Amen!”

  • Ace comedian, AY’s wife reveals number of miscarriages before second child

    Ace comedian, AY’s wife reveals number of miscarriages before second child

    Mabel Makun, wife of popular comedian and actor, Ayo Makun aka AY has revealed she had three miscarriages while looking for a second child.

    Recall that AY and his wife welcomed their second child days ago after 13 years.

    Speaking on her pregnancy struggles on Instagram, Mabel said she had three horrid miscarriages that had no medical explanations.

    Her post read, “This will trigger my emotions; the plan was to close/open my eyes and make it all disappear, but then again, I thought to myself, Mabel you have to encourage someone out there.

    “I had three miscarriages with no medical explanations as to reasons why. It was the same pattern as before, every single thing that happened with the others, happened again, only this time more, but I was determined to hold on tight to God and not fail.

    “Anal bleeding, threatened miscarriage, difficulty in breathing.”

    She mentioned that she was not psychologically and mentally stable which was the hardest part of her journey.

    “My emotions were all over the place, had to stop myself every time I felt the urge just to break down and cry.

    “Struggled within not to blame me for not protecting and fighting for the survival of the babies I lost, placenta separation and weak uterus.

    “Truthfully, I was exhausted, how I got here today is not something that I can explain, but I just know that God was and is still with me and Ayomide, for this we are eternally grateful,” Mabel wrote.

  • Basketmouth opens up on longtime ‘rift’ with AY comedian

    Basketmouth opens up on longtime ‘rift’ with AY comedian

    Popular Nigerian Comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has opened up on feud with Ayo Makun, AKA AY.

    Basketmouth in a Black Box interview with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, noted that he fell out with AY because the comedian messed with loyalty.

    He further explained that AY has apologized and they have made peace.

    “I’d have stayed where the competition is. I still do standup comedy but not with great energy because I’m targeting all-around entertainment now. My competition is me. There’s nothing [like a feud] between AY and I.

    “He came in my space; messed with loyalty by saying something to my lawyer Magnus that I told him in private. It was nothing but it was enough to cause a rift and have me put up the walls. We made peace and he apologised. I have no single problem with AY as claimed. We don’t talk.

    “We made peace and he apologised,” he said.

     

    Also, in the interview, Basketmouth played down the speculation that he fell out with AY because he took his former protégé, Bovi from him.

    “I did not snatch Bovi. Bovi is not a girl,” the comedian said before recounting that he met Bovi for the first time at a comedy event in Abuja, and from there, they became friends.

    Asked why he is no longer close to Bovi, he said :“Hustle, everybody is hustling; Bovi stepped into a new world. He is busy, and he does not have my time. Me, I’m hustling,” Basketmouth said.