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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18:46My Flatmates Mash Up Part 1
377.6K views
26:09Papa Benji: Episode 13 (Kpakam Kpokom)
375.1K views
3:45Basketmouth And Bovi Faced With Bad Luck
368.7K views
22:44My Flatmates (My Traditional Marriage)
367.5K views
29:31Papa Benji Episode 5 (The Prophecy)
361.8K views
4:34Romeo & Juliet Featuring Basketmouth & Buchi
361.2K views![Myself [MUSIC VIDEO] - Basketmouth Feat Oxlade & Show Dem Camp ( Soundtrack)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RCq-4Dasgig/hqdefault.jpg)
3:24Myself [MUSIC VIDEO] - Basketmouth Feat Oxlade & Show Dem Camp ( Soundtrack)
355.5K views
29:42Season 2: EPISODE 1 (The Wake Keeping)
354.1K views
28:23Papa Benji: Episode 6 (Drunk in Love)
343.8K views
34:51Season 2: EPISODE 4 (PINK PANTHER)
343.8K views
19:23Obus has Japa’d My Flatmates (Mashup 2)
340.5K views
2:56Basketmouth & Bovi feat Yinka Akinlawon - Babe For Sale
335.3K views
3:50Quickie Featuring Basketmouth and Bovi
334.6K views
27:14Season 2 EPISODE 9 (KING SOLOMON)
330K views
2:29Basket Mouth Gets Arrested in London
327.4K views
29:14Season 2: EPISODE 2 (Hair to the Throne)
322.3K views
36:13Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 4 (Accept My Condolences)
318.6K views
37:40Papa Benji Season 3 - Episode 13 (The Last Kiss)
318K views
29:33Papa Benji: Episode 7 (The Meeting)
316.9K views
28:15PROBLEM NO DEY FINIISH FOR THIS FLAT.
301.2K views
3:31Basketmouth ''Badman Bob'' - Dia Fada ft Sound Sultan & Item 7 (Official Video)
300.8K views
4:08Mtv Base & Basketmouth remakes Dorobucci Music Video MOB
299.4K views
1:45Basketmouth Blind Date Part 1
288.1K views
24:53Papa Benji: Episode 8 (Q & A)
284.4K 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.
