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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2:59Basketmouth & Pheelz - Heartbreak and Breakfast (Official Audio)
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1:41I am NOT HAPPY with you!
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1:21SAY YES TO THIS DRUG!!
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1:41Basketmouth Cries As He Begs Fans On YouTube To Subscribe.
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1:01How dare you?!!!!
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1:00Even you...... my own bone man??!!!
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8:59Glo Laffta Fest Tour Lagos Diary
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0:56Basketmouth Uncensored Live in Port Harcourt Feb 9th 2014
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0:10I normally don't like showing off but I had to get myself a gift this Christmas
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3:03Pot Holes May Save your Life
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2:32Basketmouth, Ugoccie & Fiokee - Iwa (Official Audio)
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1:03Basketmouth Uncensored Dysfunctional Mind
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1:00My Flatmates.
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3:06Basketmouth, Ice Prince & Ill Bliss - Taking Over (Official Audio) (feat. Sugarbana)
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1:25If you don't, someone else will.
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0:59My Flatmates
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0:52Basketmouth Live @ Wembley Arena, London. February 14th 2017
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4:38Basketmouth Features Nigger Raw Live On Stage
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1:17The Village Awakens.
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2:24Do you like my new poster?
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1:01The Inspirational Quote of the day is....
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4:26Ride or Die Love Stories.
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1:00Today’s Inspirational Quote is about courage.
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1:01Lord of The Ribs with Basketmouth UK 2018
5.6K 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.
