Basketmouth
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Bright Okpocha (born 14 September 1978), better known by his stage name Basketmouth, is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like Basketmouth Uncensored across the globe.
Basketmouth hosted a comedy challenge on Instagram, called the #TwoThingsChallenge which sparked an uproar from fans, after a young fan posted a video of him saying obscene things relating to sex, with a child in close view in the video.
He was a producer of "Ghana Jollof".
Biography
Early life
Bright Okpocha was born in Lagos State and is originally from Abia State, Nigeria. He completed his primary and secondary school education in Apapa, Lagos, before studying Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin, Edo State.
Career
He discovered an interest in drumming in 1991 and began rapping in 1994. He formed a group called "Da Psychophats" with seven members, performing from 1995 until the group disbanded before releasing any recordings. He subsequently formed another rap group, "Da Oddz", with his brother Godwin and Muyiwa Ola-Phillips. The group performed at several shows but did not achieve a commercial breakthrough.
Okpocha subsequently transitioned from rap to stand-up comedy.
Education
Okpocha completed his primary and secondary school education in Apapa, Lagos, before pursuing a degree in Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Benin.[failed verification]
Appearances
- In 2000, Basketmouth appeared in Lagbaja's
- In 2005 and 2006, Basketmouth won the National
- Basketmouth appears in the Africa Magic series "My Flatmates" (2016).
- In 2018, Basketmouth hosted businessman [[Femi
In December 2020, he launched a comedy web series titled "Papa Benji".
Music
Okpocha launched a record label, Barons World Entertainment, in 2014.
He released a highlife album titled Yabasi as the soundtrack for Papa Benji in November 2020, featuring artists including Ladipoe, BOJ, The Cavemen, Bez, Waje, Duncan Mighty, Flavour and Phyno under Freeme Music.
In 2022, he released the album Horoscope, featuring Johnny Drille, Simi, M.I Abaga, Buju, Peruzzi, [[Oxlade (singer)|Oxlade]], Reekado Banks, Falz, Magnito, Illbliss, Dremo, and Flavour.
In May and December 2022, he produced music for Aṣa and Adekunle Gold under Barons World Entertainment.
In 2023, Okpocha announced his third studio album, titled Uburu.
Filmography
Okpocha produced and acted in a short film titled Confession of a Bandit.
In 2022, he appeared in the Nollywood film The Brotherhood alongside Falz, OC Ukeje and Tobi Bakre.
In 2024, his first feature film A Ghetto Love Story was released.
Discography
Studio albums
- Yabasi (Onions) (2020)
- Horoscopes (2022)
- A Ghetto Love Story (2024)
Personal life
In November 2010, Okpocha married Elsie in Lagos. They have three children. In December 2022, Okpocha announced via Instagram that he and his wife were divorcing after twelve years of marriage.
In 2010, he was listed as the second best comedian in Africa by MNET's Studio 53 Extra.
Okpocha has held endorsement deals with Globacom, Amstel Malta, Kia Motors and Dana Airlines.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series | My Flatmates | Nominated |
See also
External links
- Media related toBasketmouthat Wikimedia Commons
- 2022-02-07 at theWayback Machine