Behold Basket MouthBA
Behold Basket Mouth
Bright
Okpocha aka Basketmouth is one of the biggest exporter of comedy in
Nigeria today, making millions of naira wherever he goes through his
shows and business deals. Basketmouth didn’t plan to become a comedian,
but a rap artiste.
It
would not be wrong to say he didn’t choose comedy but comedy chose him.
This is evident in the creative manner with which he does churns out
comedy – a skill exclusive to Basketmouth. In this edition we bring to
you an uncommon comedian who does his thing with style and whose money
appears to grow like grass.
Basketmouth started his journey in 1990 as a profound rap artiste until he discovered that he wasn’t breaking grounds in music and that he has comedy bottled up in him.
He once formed a musical group in 1991 called Da Psychopaths, but the group scattered before they could release any song. He was eventually asked by 2face to anchor a monthly show held at The Den in Ikeja and it was during this shows that his versatility in entertainment manifested. Although he didn’t make the millions then, he was already a force to reckon with.
Basketmouth is arguably Nigeria’s number 1 exporter of comedy. He was voted in 2010 as the second Best Comedian in Africa by MNET‘s Studio 53 Extra.
He just concluded a 9-states tour in the USA. Last year, he performed alongside Gina Yashere of Def Comedy Jam in Long Island, New York, before he also featured in Kojo‘s comedy show in London. He has performed at international concerts with the high and mighty in the entertainment world, recording both national and international success.
He had performed at concerts and platforms alongside the likes of Joe, Boyz II Men, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Kool & the Gang, Akon, Dru Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Snoop Doggy and many others. He has performed in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and South Africa.
Endorsements
Basketmouth is one of the few comedians with endorsements deals. He has a multi-million naira endorsement with Globacom and Amstel Malta. He also has another fantastic endorsement with Kia Motors and Dana Airlines.
His Foundation
Basketmouth has a Foundation called Bright Okpocha’s Foundation which was established only last year. Last year, to mark his birthday, he visited and spent over N2m on charity at the Nigerian Red Cross Orphanage in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos. He also visited the Maternity Care Centre Children’s Hospital for the Children’s Day celebration, Gbaje in Surulere. He bought computers for his Alma Mater at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, Lagos state.
Projects
Apart from his funny countenance, Basketmout is a shrewd business man, making more than a hundred million naira annually. This is evident in a combined business deal with his friends which included a multi- million naira ultramodern discotheque, bar and lounge, called “EmBARssy’ in the University community of Yaba, Lagos.
Despite the fact that the deal was terminated, he is planning another big business in Lagos Central. Basketmouth is the first African comedian to host a multi- million naira comedy show called ‘Lord of the Ribs’ in 2010 at the 02 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
He made more than a million pounds in his show, Basketmouth Uncensored, which held in four cities in the United Kingdom. It held in London, Manchester, Birhimagham, and in Scotland. According to the report, the show was a sell-out from the beginning, including many other categories.
His African Kings of Comedy and Lord of the Ribs staged in the United Kingdom and Lagos and hosted at the deluxe 5,000-seater Expo Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites generated over N60 million annually. Basketmouth is paid millions of naira to hosts one of the biggest TV shows in Nigeria called the MTV Base Big Friday Show.
Our Ace Comedian is scheduled to perform on stage at a World famous comedy festival in Canada. He will become the first Nigerian comedian to perform at the annual seven day ‘Just for Laughs’ comedy festival. The event is scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 20 – Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Montreal, Canada.
Houses
Basketmouth is a lover of properties. He is a proud owner of two choice properties in Lekki Phase1 which is valued at N350m. He moved recently to his events company’s building from his former Lekki base to a much bigger place on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos. He also recently completed a N60m home for his mother at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
Cars
His cars include the latest Kia Quoris saloon car worth over N12m, a Honda Crosstour, and three others brand new SUV’s which cost over N70m. He also has a Cherokee SUV, an Hyundai Elantra, and a 2013 customized Opel Insignia.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/rich-famous-behold-basket-mouth-comic-lord#sthash.nQrOANJ3.dpuf Splendid Okpocha otherwise known as Basketmouth is one of the greatest exporter of parody in Nigeria today, making a great many naira wherever he experiences his shows and business bargains. Basketmouth didn't want to turn into a comic, however a rap artiste.
Basketmouth would not be right to say he didn't pick drama however satire picked him. This is obvious in the imaginative way with which he does produces parody – an aptitude selective to Basketmouth. In this version we bring to you an exceptional entertainer who does his thing with style and whose cash seems to develop like grass. It
would not be wrong to say he didn’t choose comedy but comedy chose him.
This is evident in the creative manner with which he does churns out
comedy – a skill exclusive to Basketmouth. In this edition we bring to
you an uncommon comedian who does his thing with style and whose money
appears to grow like grass.Basketmouth started his journey in 1990 as a profound rap artiste until he discovered that he wasn’t breaking grounds in music and that he has comedy bottled up in him.
He once formed a musical group in 1991 called Da Psychopaths, but the group scattered before they could release any song. He was eventually asked by 2face to anchor a monthly show held at The Den in Ikeja and it was during this shows that his versatility in entertainment manifested. Although he didn’t make the millions then, he was already a force to reckon with.
Basketmouth is arguably Nigeria’s number 1 exporter of comedy. He was voted in 2010 as the second Best Comedian in Africa by MNET‘s Studio 53 Extra.
He just concluded a 9-states tour in the USA. Last year, he performed alongside Gina Yashere of Def Comedy Jam in Long Island, New York, before he also featured in Kojo‘s comedy show in London. He has performed at international concerts with the high and mighty in the entertainment world, recording both national and international success.
He had performed at concerts and platforms alongside the likes of Joe, Boyz II Men, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Kool & the Gang, Akon, Dru Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Snoop Doggy and many others. He has performed in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and South Africa.
Endorsements
Basketmouth is one of the few comedians with endorsements deals. He has a multi-million naira endorsement with Globacom and Amstel Malta. He also has another fantastic endorsement with Kia Motors and Dana Airlines.
His Foundation
Basketmouth has a Foundation called Bright Okpocha’s Foundation which was established only last year. Last year, to mark his birthday, he visited and spent over N2m on charity at the Nigerian Red Cross Orphanage in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos. He also visited the Maternity Care Centre Children’s Hospital for the Children’s Day celebration, Gbaje in Surulere. He bought computers for his Alma Mater at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, Lagos state.
Projects
Apart from his funny countenance, Basketmout is a shrewd business man, making more than a hundred million naira annually. This is evident in a combined business deal with his friends which included a multi- million naira ultramodern discotheque, bar and lounge, called “EmBARssy’ in the University community of Yaba, Lagos.
Despite the fact that the deal was terminated, he is planning another big business in Lagos Central. Basketmouth is the first African comedian to host a multi- million naira comedy show called ‘Lord of the Ribs’ in 2010 at the 02 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
He made more than a million pounds in his show, Basketmouth Uncensored, which held in four cities in the United Kingdom. It held in London, Manchester, Birhimagham, and in Scotland. According to the report, the show was a sell-out from the beginning, including many other categories.
His African Kings of Comedy and Lord of the Ribs staged in the United Kingdom and Lagos and hosted at the deluxe 5,000-seater Expo Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites generated over N60 million annually. Basketmouth is paid millions of naira to hosts one of the biggest TV shows in Nigeria called the MTV Base Big Friday Show.
Our Ace Comedian is scheduled to perform on stage at a World famous comedy festival in Canada. He will become the first Nigerian comedian to perform at the annual seven day ‘Just for Laughs’ comedy festival. The event is scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 20 – Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Montreal, Canada.
Houses
Basketmouth is a lover of properties. He is a proud owner of two choice properties in Lekki Phase1 which is valued at N350m. He moved recently to his events company’s building from his former Lekki base to a much bigger place on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos. He also recently completed a N60m home for his mother at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
Cars
His cars include the latest Kia Quoris saloon car worth over N12m, a Honda Crosstour, and three others brand new SUV’s which cost over N70m. He also has a Cherokee SUV, an Hyundai Elantra, and a 2013 customized Opel Insignia.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/07/rich-famous-behold-basket-mouth-comic-lord#sthash.nQrOANJ3.dpuf Splendid Okpocha otherwise known as Basketmouth is one of the greatest exporter of parody in Nigeria today, making a great many naira wherever he experiences his shows and business bargains. Basketmouth didn't want to turn into a comic, however a rap artiste.
Basketmouth began his trip in 1990 as a significant rap artiste until he found that he wasn't softening grounds up music and that he has comic drama restrained in him.
He once framed a musical gathering in 1991 called Da Psychopaths, yet the gathering scattered before they could discharge any melody. He was in the end asked by 2face to stay a month to month show held at The Den in Ikeja and it was amid this demonstrates that his adaptability in excitement showed. Despite the fact that he didn't make the millions then, he was at that point an energy to figure with.
Basketmouth is seemingly Nigeria's number 1 exporter of comic drama. He was voted in 2010 as the second Best Comedian in Africa by MNET's Studio 53 Extra.
He simply closed a 9-states tour in the USA. A year ago, he performed nearby Gina Yashere of Def Comedy Jam in Long Island, New York, before he additionally emphasized in Kojo's parody demonstrate in London. He has performed at universal shows with the self important in the diversion world, recording both national and worldwide achievement.
He had performed at shows and stages nearby any semblance of Joe, Boyz II Men, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Kool & the Gang, Akon, Dru Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Snoop Doggy and numerous others. He has performed in the United Kingdom, United States of America, and South Africa.
Supports
Basketmouth is one of the few comics with supports bargains. He has a multi-million naira underwriting with Globacom and Amstel Malta. He likewise has an alternate awesome support with Kia Motors and Dana Airlines.
His Foundation
Basketmouth has a Foundation called Bright Okpocha's Foundation which was made just a year ago. A year ago, to check his birthday, he went to and used over N2m on philanthropy at the Nigerian Red Cross Orphanage in Makoko, Yaba, Lagos. He likewise went to the Maternity Care Center Children's Hospital for the Children's Day festival, Gbaje in Surulere. He purchased machines for his Alma Mater at United Christian Secondary School, Apapa, Lagos state.
Ventures
Separated from his amusing face, Basketmout is a smart businessperson, making more than a hundred million naira every year. This is obvious in a joined business bargain with his companions which incorporated a multi- million naira ultramodern discotheque, bar and parlor, called "Embarssy' in the University group of Yaba, Lagos.
Notwithstanding the way that the arrangement was ended, he is arranging an alternate huge business in Lagos Central. Basketmouth is the first African comic to have a multi- million naira drama show called 'Ruler of the Ribs' in 2010 at the 02 Arena in London, United Kingdom.
He made more than a million pounds in his show, Basketmouth Uncensored, which held in four urban communities in the United Kingdom. It held in London, Manchester, Birhimagham, and in Scotland. As indicated by the report, the show was an offer out from the earliest starting point, including numerous different classes.
His African Kings of Comedy and Lord of the Ribs organized in the United Kingdom and Lagos and facilitated at the choice 5,000-seater Expo Center of the Eko Hotel and Suites produced over N60 million every year. Basketmouth is paid a large number of naira to has one of the greatest TV demonstrates in Nigeria called the MTV Base Big Friday Show.
Our Ace Comedian is booked to perform in front of an audience at a World celebrated parody celebration in Canada. He will turn into the first Nigerian humorist to perform at the yearly seven day 'Only for Laughs' parody celebration. The occasion is booked to start on Sunday, July 20 – Sunday, July 27, 2014, in Montreal, Canada.
Houses
Basketmouth is a mate of properties. He is a glad manager of two decision properties in Lekki Phase1 which is esteemed at N350m. He moved as of late to his occasions organization's building from his previous Lekki base to a much greater place on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos. He additionally as of late finished a N60m home for his mother at Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
Autos
His autos incorporate the most recent Kia Quoris cantina auto worth over N12m, a Honda Crosstour, and three others fresh out of the box new SUV's which fetched over N70m. He likewise has a Cherokee SUV, a Hyundai Elantra, and a 2013 altered Opel Insignia.
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