Tag: Basketmouth
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I was born in Ajegunle, we were poor- Basketmouth
Ace comedian, actor and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has recounted that he was born into poverty. The revered entertainer said what kept him going was his family, adding that he started playing the drums and keyboard at a tender age. He made this revelation in a chat with media personality, Joey Akan. “ I…
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Our leaders not affected by #EndSARS protests-Basketmouth
Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has declared that many leaders in the country are not affected by the #EndSARS protest because their kids are abroad. The entertainer made the remark on Friday when he appeared on ‘The Arise Interview’, an Arise TV programme. Basketmouth said police brutality has been a persistent problem that…
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COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, others find new ways to thrill fans
What happens to comedy when social gathering is outlawed? This is the question every Nigerian comedian worth its salt has been grappling with. With shows and events cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and people being asked to stay home and practice “social distancing”, Nigerian comics are resorting to new ways to practice…
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Basketmouth tenders apology over controversial rape joke
Popular comedian, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has apologized over a joke he shared on rape years ago. The comedian took to his Instagram page on Monday, December 2, 2019, where he shared photos of the women who according to him are the most important people in his life. “Almost every morning in the blogs, on…
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My wife gave me a wrong number when I first met her- Basketmouth
At a time celebrities’ marriages are breaking up, some celebrities have been fortunate to have a strong marriage. Though some keep mum about their marital problems ,others decide to make it a messy affair by washing their dirty linens in public. In a recent interview, popular comedian Basketmouth and his wife, Elsie opens up on…
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I will be depressed if Tacha wins BBNaija 2019- Basketmouth
Popular comic, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has stated that he will be depressed if Big Brother Naija 2019 (Pepper dem) housemate, Anita Natacha Akido, simply known as Tacha, wins this year’s edition of the reality television show. Tacha is undoubtedly one of the most notorious housemates in the Big Brother Naija house. From her strikes…
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Basketmouth boycotts South African award
Superstar comedian, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth has cancelled his appearance at the upcoming Comic Choice Awards in South Africa. TheNewsGuru(TNG) reports that since Monday, mobs have been looting shops and burning cars driven by foreigners, especially Nigerians in various parts of South Africa. He made the announcement via his Instagram page @basketmouth, he wrote, “I…
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I am always scared before mounting the stage- Basketmouth
Bright Okpocha, Nigerian comedian known to fans as Basketmouth has revealed that he is always scared before mounting the stage. The comedian who has over the years hosted concerts featuring the likes of Jay Z, Rihanna, Beyonce, Joe, Chris Brown and others recently said marrying his wife, Elsie has been his best decision ever. Basketmouth…
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Find small N72,500 settle this boy— Basketmouth reacts over Blackface’s diss track
Renowned comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has pleaded with 2face to settle Blackface with “small N72,500” in response to the latter’s recent diss track targeted at the former. In the diss track titled ‘War’, Blackface says he is responsible for 2face’s success story. The comedian shared a short video skit on his Instagram page, where…