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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27:47Papa Benji SEASON 3 - EPISODE 11 (Dead Sea)
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24:04Papa Benji SEASON 3 - Episode 6 (Continuous Assessment)
225.8K views
6:34THE NAVIGATOR (A SHORT FILM) CREATED BY BASKETMOUTH
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25:37Papa Benji SEASON 3 - EPISODE 10 (Things Will Fall Apart)
220.6K views
16:23The Secrets of Lulu. Episode 7.
220.1K views
1:31Basketmouth And Bovi In Parternal Drama
218.6K views
4:40The Campaign Speech By Basketmouth and Buchi
218.5K views
28:22SEASON 2 FINALE (SECURE THE BAG)
218K views
22:19PAPA BENJI SPECIALS: Visa On Arrival | Sabinus
212.9K views
29:49Papa Benji SEASON 3 - EPISODE 12 (Wages Of Sin)
212.2K views
1:45Basketmouth Blind Date 3
209.3K views
11:26My Flatmates Mash Up (Vol 7)
202.6K views
15:19MY FLATMATES MASHUP EPISODES (Part 9)
195.3K views
3:01REST IN PEACE MUMMY, DADDY, SOUND SULTAN, KAYODE PETERS, KINGSLEY, OGOLOGO
194.5K views
3:59Salvador (Uganda) Performing Live At Glo Lafta Fest
192.9K views
2:19Basketmouth Blind Date 4
192K views
2:09METAMORPHOSIS
190.3K views
16:45MY FLATMATES MASHUP EPISODES (Part 7)
189K views
3:56Basketmouth And Okey Bakassi Fight Over Glo Recharge To Stardom.
185.4K views
18:10CHIEF DONATUS BUYS A NEW CAR? MY FLATMATES (MASHUP)
181.9K views
0:46NIGERIANS!!! COME AND DO YOIUR WORSE!!!
177.6K views
7:51My Flatmates new Flatmate is stressing The Flatmates…
177.2K views
2:03Bovi threatens Basketmouth
176.3K views
1:00CAPtain Nigeria.
176.3K 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.
