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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1:15Noble cannot stress me, he’s not my mate.
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0:38Basketmouth gets interrupted by a police officer while doing a video drop for his London show
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2:43Who else can I call??
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2:00PHONE CALL WITH RMD ....Who should I call next?
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3:33Basketmouth and Wizkid Live Press Conference
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3:53Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 5)
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0:44Even if you take them to NYSC camp.... they still won’t have service.
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2:37Noble!! What did we do to deserve this?
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2:05Noble VS The Man of God
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3:38PLAY: Never Lie
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12:47Sunday Nite Laughs (Episode 5) Featuring Sim Card
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1:02Episode 5 Teaser - Finally!!!!!!!
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2:00Basketmouth & Buchi (Boni Face and Mambo)
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3:07I thought we are family here.
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1:00Sleep talking is very dangerous. @rebtel
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1:00Meet 'Aunty Clara' Pius's goofy wife on Papa Benji Season 3. @ 9PM on Wednesday 29th June, 2022.
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2:24(Episode 2 Teaser)
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3:28Basketmouth On "Show Me A Picture"
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1:01MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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1:28I AM DONE WITH THIS INDUSTRY
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7:00The Untold Story of Bartholomew.
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23:32A Comedic Breakdown of our Democracy | The Average Nigerian
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0:22Basketmouth turns Bovi and Buchi ON!
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5:24Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 9) "Nigeria and America Na the same level!!!!"
24.3K 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.
