AY Makun Called Out for Allegedly Flaunting Fake Hermès Bag
Popular Nigerian comedian AY Makun has come under scrutiny after a luxury detective page on Instagram accused him of showcasing a counterfeit Hermès bag.
Earlier in February, AY posted a photo of himself carrying the designer bag on his Instagram page. However, T20Luxury, a well-known Instagram account that analyzes luxury fashion items, alleged on Sunday that the bag was not authentic.
The page urged the comedian to avoid supporting counterfeit fashion brands, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in maintaining credibility within the entertainment industry.
“Dear AY, as a key stakeholder in the entertainment industry and a beneficiary of genuine creativity, it’s more honorable to refrain from supporting the counterfeit fashion industry. Upholding authenticity is important to preserving our reputation as leaders within the Black community,” the page wrote, sharing a side-by-side comparison of AY’s bag and an original Hermès model.
The accusation has sparked mixed reactions online, with some criticizing Nigerian celebrities for promoting fake luxury items, while others defended AY, suggesting he may have unknowingly purchased a counterfeit product.
mr_jakan05 wrote: “Nigerian celebrities and their fake life is not helping we Nigerians both home and abroad.”
matete4real wrote: “It’s possible he was supplied a fake by his personal shopper.”
mr.charleswealth wrote: “Na the same thing, but AY’s own was rushedly made. Nobody’s gonna know.”
cindy_official1111 wrote: “I’m a lover of originals too, but it’s his choice.”
segun122 wrote: “This is what I told my friend back then in university days—that instead of buying fake brand-new designer wear, why not go for Akube (used original) or buy brand-new ZARA and wear it with pride?”
b.o.b.b.y_official wrote: “AY X, A-why?”
gabzy.001 wrote: “I don’t subscribe to calling him out online, but for those people supporting him because he’s a known public figure, I hope he won’t cry the blues when someone decides to sell pirated copies of his movie.”
While the comedian has yet to respond, the debate continues over the influence of public figures in endorsing genuine versus counterfeit luxury goods.
