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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7:41DEM DON CATCH CHIEF!
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14:48Sunday Nite Laughs (Episode 3) Featuring Buchi.
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2:12Basketmouth (feat. Buju) - Your Body (Official Audio)
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0:42Is quick not quicker than fast?
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1:00My Flatmates
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4:01Ghana Jollof is The BEST JOLLOF RICE in the WORLD.
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1:00MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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6:00The Committee (Part 2)
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8:43My Flatmates new mashup
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0:59Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 3 Trailer
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4:18Basketmouth Talks About Minding Ones Business. Funny
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1:40The FINAL episode of Papa Benji Season 3.
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3:20Final Episode (13) of Season 2 is ready!!
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1:23Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 12 Trailer
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1:35Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 11 Trailer
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9:07My Flatmates
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0:43THE MORAL OF THE STORY (MAN OF GOD?)
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0:57Casts for Papa Benji Season 3!
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2:05Layi Wasabi No Sabi Respect Elders.
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2:46OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR A GHETTO LOVE STORY.
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9:28ALLOW TEJIRI TO DO HER TIKTOK CHALLENGE
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1:41Did she tell you she wants to get married?
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21:48YAHOO YAHOO: Crime or Career? | The Average Nigerian
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2:38Pepper Soup - Basketmouth ft Duncan Mighty & Ice Prince ( Soundtrack)
38.7K 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.
