Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has sparked reactions online after sharing his experience with a driverless Uber ride in the United States.
The comedian recorded a video of the vehicle transporting him without a human driver, expressing amazement at the technology and how seamlessly the car took him to his destination.
In the video, AY showed the car moving on its own while explaining that the vehicle was his Uber for the trip.
“See na this car dey drive by itself. Na my own Uber be this, e don dey carry me go where I dey go,” he said.
AY Explains How He Accessed the Driverless Uber
According to the comedian, the experience went beyond simply entering a self-driving vehicle.
He revealed that he used his phone to unlock the car and also initiated the ride through his mobile device before the vehicle began driving him to his destination.
The experience appeared to leave AY impressed by the level of technological advancement he encountered in the United States.
He used the moment to draw a humorous comparison between modern technology abroad and some of the practices he associated with Africa.
Comedian Takes Aim at African ‘Juju’ Practices
While discussing the driverless vehicle, AY questioned Africans who argue against claims that Western countries are technologically ahead.
He jokingly contrasted the sophisticated technology behind the self-driving Uber with what he described as Africans using “juju” for harmful purposes.
“When oyinbo dey tell una say them no be una mate, una go dey follow them dey argue,” AY said.
“Una go dey use una own juju dey do different thing, dey kill people for Africa.”
His comments appeared to be a humorous observation about the contrast between technological innovation and traditional beliefs, rather than a detailed discussion of the technology powering the vehicle.
AY Shares Birthday Moment From the US
AY disclosed that the driverless Uber experience took place on his birthday.
The comedian’s video has drawn attention online, particularly because autonomous vehicles remain a striking example of how rapidly transportation technology is developing in parts of the United States.
His reaction also reflects the growing curiosity among Nigerians and other Africans experiencing self-driving technology for the first time.
With driverless vehicles becoming increasingly visible in some American cities, AY’s unexpected birthday ride provided him with an opportunity to showcase the experience while adding his trademark humour to the conversation.
