Basketmouth shuts down engagement rumours, makes big announcement

• Hours after Basketmouth sparked tension on social media and told his fans to await a big announcement, the truth finally emerged.
• The famous comedian had stirred tension online when he shared an image of himself and a lady on his page while noting that he was stepping into a new chapter of his life.
• Basketmouth has now shared an update on his page about the big announcement he told his fans about the day before

Ace Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has been trending across the Nigerian social media space over the last 24 hours.

Recall Basketmouth shared a post about stepping into a new chapter of his life, accompanied by a picture of himself and supposed Miz Vick that sparked tension online

The comic earlier today, Friday, September 13 now shared an update as promised. Basketmouth’s new post has helped clarify what his earlier picture was all about.

In the new post, the comedian shared a new video that his previous post was meant to help build up anticipation for his upcoming feature-length movie which was co-written and produced by Miz Vick.

Basketmouth announced the new movie with the title “A Ghetto Love Story”, will be released in November, and cleared the air that he and Miz Vick are not in a relationship but just business partners.

“A Ghetto Love Story” features a stellar cast such as Akah Nnani, Beverly Osu, Patience Ozorkwo, Wale Ojo, Daniel Etim Effiong, Genoveva Umeh, among others. See post below:

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Basketmouth has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. In 2000, Basketmouth appeared in the music video of ‘Gra Gra’ by Nigerian Afrobeat legend Lagbaja. In the early 90’s he started his stand-up comedy career and quickly gained popularity for his witty jokes and relatable humor. His success in stand-up comedy led him to explore other avenues in the entertainment world.

Basketmouth’s journey led him to create comedic TV series such as “Flatmates” and “Papa Benji,” which were well-received by audiences.

He further expanded his reach by signing a deal with Amazon Prime Video, a global streaming platform. This collaboration resulted in the creation of “LOL: Last One Laughing Naija,” a game show where comedians compete to see who can keep a straight face the longest. This show, featuring Basketmouth as the host, has gained international recognition and further solidified his position as a prominent figure in the comedy scene.

Basketmouth has also featured in Nollywood movies like Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood’ where he played the villain, Shadow.

In addition to his stand-up comedy and television work, Basketmouth has also ventured into the music industry. He launched his own record label, Barons World Entertainment, in 2014. He has released three albums under this label including ‘Yabasi’, a highlife soundtrack for the movie Papa Benji, ‘Horoscope,’ which features a variety of guest artists.

Basketmouth has also produced music for other Nigerian singers, including Asa and Adekunle Gold. In 2023, Basketmouth released his third studio album, ‘Uburu,’ which featured collaborations with Falz, Laycon, Lojay, Shatta Wale, Bayanni, Timi Dakolo, Reminisce, and more.