Famous Nigerian stand-up comedian cum actor, Richard Ayodeji Makun, simply known as AY, has been reduced to tears by his younger brother Lanre Makun.

We recall that AY has shut down the internet to mark his 51st birthday today, the 19th of August, 2022.

The proud father of two rocked social media with dashing photos of himself accompanied by a cheering birthday message to himself.

He wrote: Lanre Makun leaves AY in tears over his emotional Plus 1 today! Thank you, lord for all the love and grace I enjoy. Thank you for always encouraging me to be the best version of myself and guiding me through life.
Thank you, Lord, for letting me experience what I am experiencing now. I am incredibly fortunate with a lovely and miraculous addition to family this year, sold-out shows at home and abroad, and also with people who show me nothing less of love.
Today, all I can think about is bliss. Lord, thank you for this gifts.tribute on 51st birthday

Moving on, his younger brother, Lanre Makun, took to his official Instagram page to share his photo with an emotional birthday tribute.

According to Lanre Makun, AY is an exceptional big brother that had paved the way for his younger ones through his big heart and humility.

Lanre Makun also declared his faithful love to his elder brother, stating his love for AY does not have counterfeit.

He wrote: Happy birthday to my big brother, my boss, my mentor @aycomedian the love i ve for u no get part 2. you are the kind of big brother any younger one can wish for. u re special not just bcos of ur birthday, your humility is one step i ve to take if i want to be great like you. i love u with all my heart big brother.. thanks for opening the way for us to follow. respect

In response to the birthday tribute, AY took to Lanre Makun’s comment section to declare his undying love and also express how emotional the message had made him.

He wrote: If I go cry na. Them go say how Warri take become Ajebutter. Thanks bro. Love you in and out

Genuine love from d heart of a brother/relative brings alot of joy and encouragement!!!