Popular Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, Ayodeji Richard Makun, professionally known by his stage name A.Y, has hit a whopping 10 million followers on Instagram.
The 50 years old Ondo State-born entertainer announced this rare feat on Sunday, Jan 3.
To celebrate this achievement, the Theatre Arts graduate from Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, said he was going to splash the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira on 20 lucky followers.
“10 million followers?
“You could have picked a huge number of more talented individuals to follow on Instagram. Your decision to follow the AY brand is extraordinary," he announced.
Continuing he said,
“I’m incredibly amazed by the support and fondness of all my followers turned family. Your constant comments, appreciation, likes, and sharing of my contents is what made me so strong in the world of social media.
“As an expression of gratitude to you for following me. Let’s do a GIVEAWAY of 200k (10k each for 20 people) who truly needs it. It will be a random selection from the comment session. No DMs please. Thank you 10 MILLION followers,” he said.
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