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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2:28Lords of the Ribs Port Harcourt 2016
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0:59Another blind date gone wrong
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1:14The best Igbo Epic TV series.
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1:02You really want to know how milk was discovered? Well.... here you go
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0:59It's Nkechi again!!!!
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0:32BasketMouth Uncensored Live In New York
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1:27You order and I deliver.
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0:39Flavour Hypes Nigerian Kings of comedy Tour UK
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2:25When I met the Mayor
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1:00Just in case you missed it.
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1:00When i went to BBC
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1:00The reason why I don't like blind dates
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1:05Basketmouth Uncensored Live in Vienna Promo
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0:59London!!! The Son of Peter is coming.
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0:34Flavor hypes The stand up Africa concert
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0:23Our single is coming soon.
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1:01Just in case you missed it
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1:01The journey to 10,000
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0:50Your man is cheating on you if........
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0:57February 14th 2017 Live @ The Wembley Arena. London. Let's make history Africa.
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1:45Gaddammit!!!! I’m FAMOUS!!!!!!
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1:01This is the problem when you work with unprofessional people!
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1:18Ndumiso Linda on African Kings of Comedy
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0:54Still searching
655 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.
