Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, offered some valuable advice to aspiring talents on the CreativiTEA podcast, warning of the dangers of chasing social media fame without a foundation. “A lot of people have been blinded by the idea of just being famous,” he shared, highlighting how many get caught up … Read more
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has announced his divorce from his wife, Elsie Uzoma Okpocha, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause of the breakup. The news of the divorce surprised many, as the couple had been married for over a decade and appeared strong and loving. READ ALSO: The Heat Was Unbearable And The Mosquitoes Were Our … Read more
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth aka Bright Okpocha and his wife, Elsie, has just welcomed into the world a beautiful baby – their 3rd. Elsie has announced the arrival of the baby after a difficult past few years in which she suffered 3 miscarriages. She took to Instagram today to make the announcement. Elsie shared remarkable photos … Read more
Celebrity marriages and infidelity are like the two sides of the same coin. One simply cannot be without the other and if they have done it before, they would do it again. READ ALSO: Ned Nwoko Sues A Journalist For 2 Billion Naira Because He Said He Is A Cultist For Marrying Only V*rgins Comedian … Read more
Bright Okpocha known by his stage name as Basketmouth is celebrating his first son, Jason as he turns 12. According to Basketmouth, Jason is his pride and he loves him endlessly. READ ALSO: Afia Schwar Looks Perfect On Mother’s Day- She Says She Loves Being One- PHOTO Sharing moments he has enjoyed with his young … Read more
‘By their hair, you shall know them…’—Naija comedy act Basketmouth born Bright Okpocha comes from a family of handsome men who love to rock locs. Basketmouth has three other brothers who look exactly like him or to not be generous, way better than him. Today happens to be the birthday of his oldest brother and … Read more
Ace Nigerian comedian Basketmouth real name Bright Okpocha is celebrating her daughter Amy’s birthday. The father of three has gone all sweet on her little girl who is a year older today. Sharing a series of pictures on his Instagram page; Baskemouth wrote; “You’re talented, you’re smart.You are incredibly smart.And you know how to make … Read more
Nigerian singer and politician Banky W has reacted to a photo of his wife and Nigerian comedian Basketmouth. Basketmouth posted a photo of himself and Adesua Etomi asking Banky W not to get angry. READ ALSO: Rosaline Meurer Replies Critics Over Tonto Dikeh’s Ex-husband Saga The singer and politician later replied telling the comedian its … Read more
Stand up comedian, Basketmouth has rendered an apology to the EU and the general public over his rape joke he made in 2014. The comedian came under backlash after he was unveiled along with other Nigerian celebrities as an advocate for the EU in Nigeria’s campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). READ ALSO: Finally … Read more
Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth and his wife Elsie Okpocha have been together as a wedded couple for 9 years. READ ALSO: Yul Edochie Declares ‘An Eye For An Eye And A Tooth For A Tooth On His Enemies’ He marked the anniversary by sharing an adorable video of himself and his … Read more
Today is the birthday of Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi and as expected felicitations are all over. Fans, family and followers and industry people are thanking the good lord for how far he has brought him. READ ALSO: Now This Is The Ahoefe Patri We Fell In Love With- PHOTO One of the messages that has … Read more
Another Nigerian artist has decided to take a stance against the ongoing violence against Nigerians in South Africa by cancelling an upcoming appearance in the southernmost African country. Basketmouth, on the back of a similar cancellation by Tiwa Savage, has also announced he’s not going to proceed with an upcoming trip to South Africa. READ … Read more
Nigerian comedian BasketMouth has canceled his tour just to make time for his son’s graduation. READ ALSO: Nana Appiah Mensah Made His First Appearance at the Accra High Court Today – Here’s Everything that Happened He shared a photo of himself, his son who has just graduated from primary school and his wife Elsie congratulation … Read more
Ghana is flushed with mediocrity in almost every sector you can think of, especially in governance and administration but also in showbiz — we have a lot of so-called stars who would be jokes if they existed in any other country’s showbiz industry.
No other place is this illustrated more than in the Ghanaian comedy scene. At least when it comes to acting and music we can compete a little with Nigerians even if they still kick our a$$ – but when it comes to comedy it’s not even a contest at all.
Losing a mum is one of the hardest things anyone could go through, especially one of those special mums who sacrifice so much for their kids.
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth lost him mum a couple of years ago and since then on her birthday, he remembers her and the impact she made on his life.
