MEET NIGERIA RICHEST COMEDIAN...

Forbes magazine published a list of the richest Nigerian comedians. Despite the sad state of the economy, laughter remains a lucrative business. Nigerians love comedies, especially with their favourite local actors. That is the reason why Nigerian comedians become so successful and wealthy in their country.

In only one year the comedians in aggregate earned several billion dollars. In addition to appearances on international and local television, they find ways to earn money on advertising, DVD, Hollywood and television films. Some of them become producers.

AY - Current net worth is N1.2 Billion

AY is arguably the richest Nigerian comedian. He is extremely popular and beloved by thousands of people.

Ayo Makun (who is well-known as AY) is one of the most successful comedians in Nigeria. He has really taken the comedy business to the new level with his funny regular AY show. He sells thousands of tickets for his every show and pulls millions of naira in the whole process. Only a few people in Nigeria would be able to contest his position as the wealthiest comedian in Nigeria and Africa in general.

30 Days in Atlanta & A Trip to Jamaica has become one of the most successful Nollywood blockbusters in recent time. Ayo Makun is the richest Nigerian comedian with his net worth of about N1.2billion.

This sum may sound crazy to every Nigerian, but working in comedy is quite difficult. And if a person has become rich and successful, it means that he is talented and hard-working. 

Otherwise, people stay unknown, poor, ‘bad clowns’. But the most talented and purposeful people always reach their goals. As they say a good joke consists of three things - an audience, choosing the right time and a comedian.

Making people laugh is very useful and grateful thing. And according to the fees of Nigerian comedians, which are significantly higher than ones of the artists of other more serious genres, it is also very profitable. And there is nothing strange - humor helps to unwind, suffer difficulties, and also look at their shortcomings self-critically. That is why the profession of the comedian has been in demand at all times and remains today as relevant as ever.