AY Makun Makes a Come Back With ‘Almajiri’
Nigerian comedian cum actor/producer, AY Makun, is set to release another film titled Almajiri.
It stars Kanayo O Kanayo, Segun Arinze and Annie Idibia. Other actors featured in the film include Rahama Sadau, Alexx Ekubo, Ali Nuhu, San Danger and Seyi Law.
According to the entertainer, the project will uncover the harsh realities of children wrestling with poverty in the northern part of Nigeria.
“The most honest form of filmmaking it to make a film that tells our stories and existing realities. We are currently on working on a film tilted Almajiri. It is based on true life experiences in the northern part of Nigeria,” AY shared on Instagram.
“The movie Almajiri is designed to tell a very common story of children who are subjected to the high level of poverty faced by most families living in that region.
“These children often wander the streets begging for food, clothes, and other necessities thus making them vulnerable to chronic ill-health, sexual and physical abuse, human trafficking, slavery, drugs etc. This is something unusual and different coming from the AY brand.”
In 2014, Ay Makun expanded his portfolio by venturing into fim production. His first movie as a producer was 30 Days in Atlanta.
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The film broke Nigeria’s box office record as the highest domestic grossing film in 2015 and was listed on Guinness Book of World Records. It starred leading actors such as Richard Mofe Damijo, Ramsey Noah and Mercy Johnson. Other movies produced by the comedian include A Trip to Jamaica, 10 Days in Sun City, Merry Men and Merry Men 2.
