AY Hints at Action Against Facebook Bloggers, Man Whose Name Appears on Viral AI-Video Reacts

• Comedian AY has hinted at his plans for Facebook bloggers following a manipulated video of him with May Edochie
• Legit.ng recalls reporting that the comedian released a statement where he dismissed the viral video
• AY, in an exchange with a fan who encouraged him to take action against the individual behind the manipulated video, shared what he intends to do

In a recent exchange with his fans on his Instagram page, Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun also known as AY, revealed his plans to make a scapegoat out of Facebook bloggers.

Legit.ng recalls reporting that Nigerians expressed shock to see an AI video of AY and May Edochie making the rounds on social media.

While AY and May have been working together in a bid to promote the comedian's new movie The Waiter, a manipulated video showed the comedian and Yul Edohie's estranged wife kissing while onboard a plane.

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AY set to take action

Amid the reactions that trailed AY's statement about the manipulated video, a fan identified as dadziel1, urged the comedian to make a scapegoat of bloggers on Facebook.

"Please, a request, Sir, can you use some of these N0nsense bloggers on Facebook as a scapegoat," the fan commented.

In response, AY disclosed what he was planning to do. He, however, added that fans would still be the ones accusing him of oppression.

"dadziel1 To be honest, I am actually planning to. But una go still drag me say I dey oppress the person based on who i be," AY said.

See a screenshot of AY's post below:

Man whose name appeared on AI-video speaks

A Facebook blogger identified as Awuzie Frankline, whose name appeared on the manipulated video AY reshared on his Instagram page, hinted the comedian was planning to take legal action.

Awuzie stated that he was not afraid of legal action as his post was only against the people who created the manipulated video.

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"Upon seeing AY's post with my name in the caption, my wife contacted me, stating that AY had included my name on the list of people he intends to sue. My wife was chocked when I responded with 'Thank You Jesus.' My wife asked if I was not fearful, to which I replied that it would be an honor to encounter him in court. My post was only against the people that did that," he said.

Dotun writes to AY Comedian

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that media personality Dotun penned a message to AY following the viral AI video of the comedian with May Edochie.

Dotun noted that AY and May had the right to move on just like the former partners had done.

He also shared the similarity between May and the comedian.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng