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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1:01Chief and his people are stranded
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3:08World People - Basketmouth ft Flash & Boj ( Soundtrack)
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1:15Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 7 Trailer (2)
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1:01Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 4 trailer
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1:55Brotherhood The Movie. Be careful…your Shadow might be me.
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3:05Are you paying or not?
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2:27Basketmouth Uncensored 2014 UK Tour Dairy Volume 1
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1:01My Flatmates. Showing every weekday on DSTV channel 151 @ 6:30pm & 9pm.
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1:41BIG THANKS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA.
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1:00Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 2 Trailer
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4:39Basketmouth On Mtv Cribs In Naija
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4:11Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 12) "5G is not what they’re using to spread the Corona Virus"
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1:41Maya is pregnant? FINAL Episode of Papa Benji Season 1.
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3:51Inspirational Quotes with Basketmouth & Buchi: Ep 6
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1:22Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 8 Trailer
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2:14Please help me say AMEN.
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2:38POP THE BALLOON OR…
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2:37MORAL OF THE STORY (PEACE OF MIND)
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10:58Sunday Nite Laughs (Episode 6) featuring Funny Bone.
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0:25The MOST anticipated web series is going live on the 12th of December. Are you READY?
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1:00Papa Benji Season 3 (Premieres June 29th)
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1:47YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST.
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1:00My Flatmates
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2:55WAITING FOR MY TIME TO SHINE.
27.4K 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.
