Comedian AY responds to manipulated AI video of him kissing May Edochie

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known in entertainment circles as AY, has taken to social media to respond to a manipulated video of him kissing May Edochie.

Recall that the internet experienced a meltdown of some sort after photos of him and May Edochie on a plane were manipulated to make it look like they both kissed.

On Tuesday evening, AY posted on his official Instagram page, encouraging young content creators to use their talents to promote positive change instead of utilizing technology to propagate misinformation.

He also mentioned that Nigeria is full of young people with promise who can play a key role in bringing about positive change, whether they are interested in technology, music, art, or entrepreneurship.

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‘‘Dear Online Innovators, as the future leaders and change-makers of Nigeria, I urge you to channel your immense creative talents toward building a better nation rather than tearing each other down.

‘‘Nigeria is rich with potential, and your unique skills—be it in art, music, technology, or entrepreneurship—can be pivotal in driving positive change.

‘‘Instead of using your creativity to undermine those who are working hard to improve their lives and contribute to society, let’s focus on uplifting one another.’’ AY wrote on his Instagram page.

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