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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3:15Papa Benji - Basketmouth ft Flavour & Phyno ( Soundtrack)
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1:18Pride goes before a fall.
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3:24Myself - Basketmouth ft Oxlade & Show Dem Camp ( Soundtrack)
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1:58“My Flatmates” has a new Sheriff in Flat.
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52:26I Was Scared I'll Never Make It - QUE DERA DERA by Eme Chidera
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1:17What can make a woman faint like this?
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1:51The Death Killer
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4:39SEX CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.
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3:45Is NIGERIA a scam?
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2:04My wicked wife.
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1:21Solomon is back
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1:01My Flatmates
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1:22Have you heard of S Sauce before?
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3:49Hustle - Basketmouth ft Bez, The Cave Men & Dice Ailes ( Soundtrack)
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4:23The Audition
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4:09I sincerely think we are out of church names....
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2:29For the love of Philomena.
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2:00Ekwule’hia
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2:20The SLURPY LIFE of Layi & Basketmouth
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1:00@igosave your wife pant just lost, you no even wait small, you don rush buy Benz?
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1:45Noble is the Silence of The Lamb.
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0:55Dead or Alive.
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0:56A sneak peek of tomorrow’s Episode of Papa Benji (The Client)
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4:41Mambo and BonnyFace Episode 13
19.4K 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.
