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)
Videos 145 to 168 of 710.
9:34MY FLATMATES CHRISTMAS MASHUP
96.8K views
2:01Basketmouth & Peruzzi - Celowi (Official Audio)
95.7K views
32:06PAPA BENJI SPECIALS: Sugar Daddies | Basketmouth I Buchi I Jemima Osunde
94.4K views
9:44MY FLATMATES (MASHUP EPISODES)
91.7K views
9:38Prosper has a gift for stupidity.
90.6K views
4:50Basketmouth's Biggest Fan
87.9K views
3:05LISTEN OFFICIAL VIDEO (BASKETMOUTH x WANDE COAL x DUKTOR SETT)
87.9K views![Papa Benji Episode 3 [Teaser]. Showing Every Saturday @ 9am.](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IQStA1AwtjE/hqdefault.jpg)
1:22Papa Benji Episode 3 [Teaser]. Showing Every Saturday @ 9am.
87.8K views
13:39MY FLATMATES (ARRANGED MARRIAGE)
85.1K views
14:09Sunday Nite Laughs (Ep 11) Featuring Okey Bakassi
85K views
1:00That Guy and Basketmouth
84.6K views
2:35Basketmouth Kidnapped
84K views
20:07Basketmouth Uncensored Ghana
82.3K views
5:59A TRUE TREVOR NOAH STORY.
81.8K views
3:13Basketmouth And Buchi Fall Out
81.6K views
42:52Basketmouth's Uncensored UK Tour Documentary
81.1K views
13:14My Flatmates Again
81K views
6:45My Flatmates are the worst.
79.8K views
1:46cannot make heaven.
78.6K views
7:21MY FLATMATES MASHUP EPISODES (Part 2)
77.8K views
0:49Basketmouth Gives Life to Christ to Become a Pastor
77.7K views
2:11Can you keep a SECRET?!
76.9K views
10:44Amebo Pro Max
75.7K views
5:12My Flatmates Mashup (Part 5)
75.2K 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.
