Nigerian comic, actor, and producer AY Makun continues his spectacular run in Nollywood along with his newest film, The Waiter, surpassing the N300 million mark on the Nigerian field workplace.
As of January 15, 2025, the action-comedy movie has grossed a complete of N305.1 million, sustaining its place amongst Nollywood’s most profitable releases.
Based on knowledge from the Nigerian Field Workplace, The Waiter earned N26.6 million in its fourth week, additional extending its cumulative success.
Launched on December 20, 2024, the movie had already crossed the N200 million milestone inside its first two weeks, grossing N218.6 million by early January.
The earnings place The Waiter alongside Nollywood’s elite blockbusters, reminiscent of Toyin Abraham’s Alakada: Unhealthy and Boujee, which premiered on the identical day, and the record-shattering All people Loves Jenifa, which has amassed over N1.6 billion.
What to know
The film stars AY Makun as Akpos, a down-on-his-luck character who takes a brief job as a waiter at Crystal Resort.
His journey unfolds throughout an occasion hosted by the Minister of Poverty Alleviation, the place a scheme to help the underprivileged is being launched.
By a mix of humor, wit, and motion, The Waiter resonates with audiences, delivering laughter and compelling storytelling.
AY Makun, whose rise to fame started as a private assistant to veteran comic Alibaba Akporobome, has constructed an excellent profession.
Past his success in movie, AY is a multifaceted entertainer. He directs and stars within the Nigerian sitcom AY’s Crib alongside Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure, Buchi Franklin, and Justice Nuagbe. He additionally hosts the broadly acclaimed comedy present AY Stay, which options prime comedians like Bovi, Helen Paul, and lots of others.
Because the Chief Govt Officer of Company World Leisure Nigeria, AY has expanded its affect throughout a number of leisure platforms. He owns a preferred clubhouse and has performed a big function in growing stand-up comedy in Nigeria.
His AY Open Mic Problem offers a platform to help and showcase rising comedians, solidifying his function as an investor and pioneer within the comedy trade.
AY’s skills lengthen to internet hosting main occasions, together with co-hosting the 2018 Golden Film Awards Africa on the Movenpick Ambassador Resort in Accra, Ghana, alongside Joselyn Dumas.
His skill to seamlessly transition between comedy, movie, and dwell occasions showcases his versatility and dedication to the leisure world.
This achievement not solely highlights AY Makun’s prowess but in addition reinforces the fast development of Nollywood as a worldwide drive in cinema. As The Waiter continues its profitable run, followers and trade watchers eagerly await what AY has deliberate subsequent.
