Bae U Barbie, the Nigerian skit maker and content creator, has taken a swipe at famous comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY.
While hosting AY on the latest episode of his show, ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’, Bae U insinuated that AY is not funny, noting that his career shows that comedians don’t have to be funny to be successful.
“Our guest today is a reminder that you don’t have to be funny to be a successful comedian in Nigeria,” Bae U said while introducing AY in a snippet of the upcoming episode of his show.
The snippet has elicited mixed reactions since going viral.
“He is a reminder that you don’t have to be funny to be a successful comedian in Nigeria”
Bae U introducing AY 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/17Ti9zVvtq
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) December 7, 2024
AY has previously stated in an interview that he isn’t among the funniest comedians in Nigeria.