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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1:01MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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3:16Inspirational Quotes (Season 3-Ep 2)
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2:29December - Basketmouth ft Ceeza Milli ( Soundtrack)
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1:25Misplaced Priorities.
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1:00MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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1:59I need someone to help me asap.
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4:55Something must kill a man.
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0:15How Men Change
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1:21African Muzik Magazine Awards [AFRIMMA]
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1:00MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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1:00MyFlatmates with Basketmouth Ad
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0:42pepper soup is ready. Serving tomorrow @ 8am.
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0:56BTS Papa Benji Season 3 episode 1
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0:59Is it true??? Ya*sh is on PROMO!!! Papa Benji Episode 2. (An Eye for An Eye) SHOWING TOMORROW.
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1:00The Son of Peter.
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0:53Dysfunctional Mind
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1:00How to make Milk Shake
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3:24Who is OTAS?
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0:18Basketmouth's Customized Car Order
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6:51Time for some Amebo.
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3:09Patrick Weds Lavinia
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1:05AFRIMMA AWARDS
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1:18Episode 6 is ready.
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4:09How we made with Falz & Kwabena Kwabena.
12.5K 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.
