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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1:49GIN AND STRESS CAN MAKE YOU SWEAT.
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14:35Sunday Nite Laughs (Ep 9) Featuring I Go Save
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1:33Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 9 Trailer
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2:13I'm on a search for the person that will do my radio jungle for my show on the 30th of Sept.
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0:58Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 5 trailer
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2:11Please bear with us.
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1:01Have you NO SHAME?
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1:01MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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1:10Season 2 is cooking, ready to be served on the 31st of July.
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1:07Queen of England knights Basketmouth (Exclusive Video)
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2:39NEVER TRUST A LOUD PERSON.
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2:41Basketmouth "Shut Up Dad" Lolz.
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1:00My Flatmates showing on Africa Magic @ 6:30pm and 9:30 daily. Don't miss it. DSTV channel 151
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5:52THOU SHALL NOT…
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1:36Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 10 Trailer
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1:53Nedu is angry because someone saw his wife’s breast.
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1:57What should I do?
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0:43EVERYTHING THEY SAID IS TRUE.
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14:53Sunday Nite Laughs (Episode 12) Featuring Koloman
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14:51Sunday Nite Laughs (Episode 4) Featuring Forever.
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4:24Mambo & BonnyFace Episode 11- "CNN!!!! Make una warm una sef oh!!!!"
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1:13Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 6 Trailer
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2:31The SLURPY LIFE of Layi & Basketmouth (Part 2)
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16:02Cultism: Behind the Black Axe | The Average Nigerian
30.8K 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.
