Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Richard Makun, also known as AY Makun and co-star May Edochie, have been in the news over the last few weeks.

A video of them sharing a kiss has sparked massive reactions online.

The popular comedian shared the video on his social media handle with a lengthy caption. In the lengthy note, AY Makun shared a disclaimer noting that the video of him and May kissing wasn’t real.

He noted that the video had been manipulated by people who intended to stir public uproar against him and May Edochie.

The award-winning filmmaker also took the opportunity to address the attacks that were directed at Alex Unusual when his marriage to Mabel Makun crashed.

AY Makun noted that Alex Unusual was bullied, harassed, and nearly pushed into depression because of the lies and false narratives about her having a secret affair with him.

The comic begged that instead of young Nigerians using their skills and innovative talents negatively, it would do the country much more if such energy was directed toward doing positive things.

In another part of his post, AY Makun made a public plea to his haters, asking them to stop chasing people away from him.

He said it was already hard enough to get good people to work on projects with him.

AY Makun that he and May Edochie never shared a kiss, and the video of him and the actress on a flight was manipulated to create a false narrative.

“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 PROMOTE #TheWaiterMovie now showing in selected cinemas in UK, USA, AND CANADA. link in my bio.”
AY Makun

Netizens reacted to the video of AYMakun and May Edochie kissing.

“I have never seen anything like this since I was born.”
@pricelesshairs

“Please, a request, Sir, can you use some of these Nonsense bloggers on Facebook as a scapegoat.”
@dadziel1

“The dangers of AI, we ain’t even ready for.”
@uchedavid2

“Thank you for addressing this matter. They can never destroy the friendship between your family and Queen May.”
@dadziel1

“Omo I’m in shock, trust gullible people to believe.”
@iamnasboi

Do2dtun Defends AY Makun

Nigerian media personality, Do2dtun, penned an open letter to AY Makun regarding the viral AI video of himself and May Edochie kissing.

Taking to X, he encouraged the veteran comedian, acknowledging his creative legacy while affirming that he had done nothing wrong, even if the video was real.

“Open note to AY: You are an amazing creative with so many years of experience & grace. Sometimes it’s easy to judge & maybe not perfect in a few ways but are we all? No, I need you to know one thing: yes, it’s AI, and it should not to be encouraged for this purpose BUT let me be honest, you are not doing anything wrong.
“There is a need to set the record straight to avoid it being used for the wrong reasons but there is so much more to you as a human being besides these scandals. You are ‘AY’ the Legend.”
Do2dtun

Recall that May Edochie filed for divorce from her ex-husband Yul in 2023 and requested ₦100 million in damages after he impregnated another woman and took her in as a second wife.

AY Makun, on the other hand, announced that his marriage to his ex-wife Mabel was “slipping through his hands” on April 7, 2024.

In his piece, Do2dtun emphasized that AY Makun and May are both separated from their respective partners and both deserve happiness.

“Always remind them and you never never stop doing that. This is a lot sometimes especially on how it can be perceived but Oga AY; know this now, you have not done anything wrong. You are both separated and both of your partners have allegedly moved on publicly.
“You and May have the right to do the same. This is 2025 & everyone deserves to be happy. In as much as this is not what it seems, you have both done nothing wrong. You are an amazing creative, and that’s what it will be till thy kingdom comes. Iree o!”
Do2dtun