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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3:41CANADA LOUD ‘The Confession Part 2)
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12:58Sunday Nite Laughs (Ep 10) Featuring Bow Joint
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1:361 wallet....5 owners?!
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3:22Inspirational Quotes with Basketmouth & Buchi: Ep 5
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3:17Inspirational Quotes. Season 3 (Ep 1) Made brighter by MTN
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1:43The Lies That Men Tell.
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2:20We ‘Ride or Die’ for anything...except yansh.
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3:41Me and my SQUAD.
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0:54Basket the Barber
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1:52Mambo & BonnyFace (Episode 1)
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4:42Basketmouth Uncensored UK Tour Dairy Trailer2 HD
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0:24Some police officers can be annoying.
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2:05This TU Shall Pass.
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1:04Sept 1st is for Ghana Jollof
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2:34Basketmouth On Facebook Abbreviations "Lol"
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3:06Ride or Die - Basketmouth ft Waje & Ladipoe ( Soundtrack)
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1:01Papa Benji Season 2 is Coming Soon
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0:51Bovi wont Let Family Stop Him
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1:25WHO LEGEND HELP?
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3:21Life - Basketmouth ft Chike, Zoro & Play ( Soundtrack)
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1:43REST IN PEACE
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2:51Udo - Basketmouth ft Peruzzi & Ill Bliss ( Soundtrack)
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1:31My Flatmates (Frodd, the Champagne and the Noise Maker)
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1:01My Flatmates
21.3K 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.
