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.
