Basketmouth
About Basketmouth
Bright Okpocha (born 14 September 1978), better known by his stage name Basketmouth, is a Nigerian comedian and actor. Born in Lagos State and originally from Abia State, he completed his education in Apapa, Lagos, before studying Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin. He discovered an interest in drumming in 1991 and began rapping in 1994, forming rap groups including Da Psychophats and Da Oddz before transitioning to stand-up comedy. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts such as Basketmouth Uncensored across the globe, and in 2005 and 2006 he won the National Comedy Award and the Best Stand-up Comedian of the Year award. He launched the record label Barons World Entertainment in 2014 and released albums including Yabasi (2020) and Horoscope (2022). His film and television work includes the Africa Magic series My Flatmates and the web series Papa Benji, and in 2024 his first feature film A Ghetto Love Story was released.
Videos (710)
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1:15SHOULD I JUST JOIN APC?
50.6K views
4:46The Committee (Part 1)
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2:52Basketmouth, The Cavemen. & Kwabena Kwabena - The Traveller (Official Audio)
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0:56Too much talk finally lands Basketmouth in trouble
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7:43MY FLATMATES MASHUP EPISODES 2024 (Part 3)
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8:41Mimi & Frank Marriage Confirmation
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0:19The Navigator.
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6:25Mambo & BonnyFace (Bonus Episode)
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1:21Basketmouth And Okey Bakassi On "Who Knows Tomorrow"
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4:43I FEEL ATTACKED.
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2:32Bureau De Change: Inspired by a True Story.
47.7K views
1:05WE ARE BACK!! (MY FLATMATES)
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1:59This is upsetting.
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9:18THE ESSENCE OF LIFE.
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2:46Me? Kindergarten Inlaw?
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0:16Sagging Timeline
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1:24AMERICAN VISA
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0:57My Flatmates
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9:34MY FLATMATES
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3:41Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 6)
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3:52My Flatmates
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1:33FAREWELL KAYODE PETERS
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13:24The FINAL EPISODE (Episode 13) of Sunday Nite Laughs Featuring Senator.
44.9K views
3:43Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 3)
44.4K viewsFrequently asked questions
What is Basketmouth's real name?
Basketmouth is the stage name of Bright Okpocha, a Nigerian comedian and actor born on 14 September 1978.
Where is Basketmouth from?
Basketmouth was born in Lagos State and is originally from Abia State; he completed his education in Apapa, Lagos, and studied Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin.
Was Basketmouth a rapper?
Yes. Basketmouth discovered an interest in drumming in 1991, began rapping in 1994 and formed rap groups including Da Psychophats and Da Oddz before moving to stand-up comedy.
What is Basketmouth Uncensored?
Basketmouth Uncensored is one of the popular stand-up comedy concerts Basketmouth has organized across the globe.
What awards has Basketmouth won?
In 2005 and 2006 Basketmouth won the National Comedy Award and the Best Stand-up Comedian of the Year award.
Does Basketmouth have a record label?
Yes. Basketmouth launched the record label Barons World Entertainment in 2014 and has released albums including Yabasi (2020) and Horoscope (2022).
Which films and series has Basketmouth made?
Basketmouth's screen work includes the Africa Magic series My Flatmates and the web series Papa Benji, and his first feature film, A Ghetto Love Story, was released in 2024.
