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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0:08is cooking!!! kutukutukutu....
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0:32Glo Lafta Fest Promo
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6:57But I didn’t say anything bad na!
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3:24How we made ‘Your Body’
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1:01Today on My Flatmates
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0:56I don't know what to do anymore, who did I offend in this life? buchi, I trusted you!
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0:58Dj Neptune finally behind bars on My Flatmates
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1:00Basketmouth Live In London 2015
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1:01IK! please stop forcing yourself on me!!!!
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1:00Basketmouth busted
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0:38Basketmouth Uncensored Lagos
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0:58Bovi Strips On The Street Of UK
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0:52Lord of The Ribs with Basketmouth UK 2018
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1:45Lords of the Ribs with Basketmouth, 2017 - I GO DYE
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5:47Big Brother Naija Replay!
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1:46Lords of the Ribs with Basketmouth, 2017 - SALVADOR
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1:01What kind of rubbish is this naaa?!!! Nedu! you people should let me finish my advert in peace!!!!!
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1:00A NEW SEASON OF PAPA BENJI IS COMING SOON.
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1:23What does freedom mean to you?
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1:37Let him explain!!
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0:28Basketmouth Laughter Challenge
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0:55Basketmouth...The Son of Peter, live in Houston. July 5th.
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1:01Myflatmates: How to throw away your bad luck.
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0:35Fridays Will Never Be The Same
4.4K 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.
