AY: Some people still don’t see showbiz as an investment… it’s sad

Comedian Ayo Makun has lamented the rate at which people call him for free tickets to his annual AY Live show.

Ahead of the event, AY took to his Instagram page on Monday to vent about people begging him for invites.

The comedian wrote: “It’s sad that some people around you still don’t see showbiz as an investment directed towards any form of returns. The tickets you want to sell are mistaken for invites.

“They even call you with all the confidence in the world saying ‘AY how come I am yet to get my invite to your show?’ Anyways let’s make it easy for each other in order to have a successful show this Sunday.”

Although pained by the situation, the comedian chose to approach the issue with humour.

He urged those in need of tickets to write an essay titled: “How I helped AY’s Career over the years”.

it's sad that some people around you still don't see showbiz as an investment directed towards any form of returns. The tickets you want to sell are mistaken for INVITES. They even call you with all the confidence in the world saying "Ay how come i am yet to get my invite to your show?" lol Anyways lets make it easy for each other in order to have a successful show this Sunday. so those of you calling me to ask for free tickets to AY Live, please visit any of our ticket outlets with your ID card and a copy of an Essay on "How i helped AY's Career over the years" to get your tickets. Dont forget to show them a flyer of me on it as a proof that you have a personal relationship with me. This is also not forgetting those who are entitled to some complimentary tickets with a MAJOR preference of seating on the premium tables, kindly come with extra 9 friends each to make it a complete table. it would be a good time to let them know how you paid for the hall, accommodation, performing artistes, publicity, coverage and  general production logistics, including my daughter's last school fees.

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“So those of you calling me to ask for free tickets to AY Live, please visit any of our ticket outlets with your ID card and a copy of an Essay on “How I helped AY’s Career over the years” to get your tickets,” he wrote.

“Don’t forget to show them a flyer of me on it as a proof that you have a personal relationship with me.

“This is also not forgetting those who are entitled to some complimentary tickets with a MAJOR preference of seating on the premium tables, kindly come with extra 9 friends each to make it a complete table.

“It would be a good time to let them know how you paid for the hall, accommodation, performing artistes, publicity, coverage and general production logistics, including my daughter’s last school fees.”

The 2017 edition of the comedy/entertainment event is set to hold on Sunday, April 16.