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Don’t Be Deceived By Social Media, Most Of It Is Fake – Basketmouth
28 Oct

Don’t Be Deceived By Social Media, Most Of It Is Fake – Basketmouth

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Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has cautioned aspiring talents about the dangers of social media fame during his appearance on the CreativiTEA podcast. “A lot of people have been blinded by the idea of just being famous,” Basketmouth said, emphasizing that many focus solely on the spotlight without considering how they got there. “Undermining how one becomes famous – they don’t care. What is your brand equity?” The comedian highlighted the fleeting nature of viral fame, urging listeners to think long-term. “Can you sustain what you have generated in two weeks for twenty years?What do…
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Basketmouth Finally Apologizes To AY
03 Oct

Basketmouth Finally Apologizes To AY

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Prominent stand-up comedian, Basketmouth buries the hatchet as he apologizes to his colleague, AY Makun after 17 years of beef with one another. Social media has experienced a series of back-and-forth from the two on social media which intensified lately. It would be recalled that earlier in 2023, AY revised the genesis of their beef which later escalated. However, in a recent post on Basketmouth’s Instagram page, he apologized to the comedy industry as a whole while seeking forgiveness from anyone he might have crossed. Emphasizing his beef with AY Makun, he sought forgiveness while stressing that his apology may…
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‘Marry A Kind Person’ – Basketmouth’s Ex-Wife Counsels
03 Aug

‘Marry A Kind Person’ – Basketmouth’s Ex-Wife Counsels

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Elsie Uzoma, the ex-wife of popular comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, has offered marriage counsel to singles. She advised them to only settle with kind partners, highlighting reasons for her recommendation. The mother of three stressed kindness was key to any successful union; urging intending couples to look out for the attribute in their partners during courtship. She said: “Hey guy, I just want to remind you all that marriage is a beautiful thing. Marriage is a beautiful, don’t get it twisted. “Ignore that narrative that’s constantly being put out there that marriage is tough. Because people are leaving their…
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Basketmouth Reiterates End Of His 12-Year Marriage
14 Apr

Basketmouth Reiterates End Of His 12-Year Marriage

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Popular Nigerian comedian, Bright Okocha better known by his stage name Basketmouth has reiterated the reason behind his separation from his estranged wife, Elsie Okpocha. Recall that the comedian announced his separation from his wife, on Thursday, December 22, 2022, on his social media page after the couple had marked their 12th marriage anniversary in November. Basketmouth stated that in as much as it was a difficult decision to make, they had to end the marriage after numerous deliberations. Speaking on TV3's New Day show in Ghana in April, Basketmouth reiterated that he and his wife have parted ways. He…
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Basketmouth Clarifies Relationship With AY Makun And Denies Allegations Of Owing Him Money
13 Apr

Basketmouth Clarifies Relationship With AY Makun And Denies Allegations Of Owing Him Money

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Veteran comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has finally addressed his feud with his colleague, AY Makun. In an interview earlier this year, AY claimed that their longstanding beef was over N30,000 owed to him by Basketmouth. However, Basketmouth has now debunked AY's claims, stating that they were never friends, and that the working relationship they had was a one-off deal. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast hosted by media personality Nedu, Basketmouth explained that he had heard some things about AY that he was not supposed to know and, as a result, kept his distance. He said, "The…
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Basketmouth Speaks On Beef With AY
02 Apr

Basketmouth Speaks On Beef With AY

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Basketmouth has refused to respond to claims by his colleague Ayodeji Makun, popularly known as AY that their feud was over a debt of N30,000. Recall that AY had in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, claimed, “In 2006, Basketmouth usually had multiple wedding gigs on Saturdays’. So what he used to do at that point in time was to attend one, and at a point, leave the venue to catch up in the other venue. “Now, one of the gigs that I got his endorsement to stand in at that time was N30,000 and 30,000 was everything to…
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I Am Single And Not Ready To Jump Into A Relationship – Basketmouth
28 Mar

I Am Single And Not Ready To Jump Into A Relationship – Basketmouth

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Popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, on December 22, 2022, broke the news of his divorce from wife, Elsie Uzoma Okpocha, in a viral Instagram post which has now been deleted. The celebrated stand-up comedian who is in Ghana for a rib-cracking show has announced his love for the West African state, its language, and beautiful women. Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty on March 28, Basketmouth declared that he is single and plans to give himself some time before jumping into a new relationship following his separation from Elsie. "Twi is an amazing language, I am going to learn more.…
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I’ll Be Done With Comedy In 5yrs Time – Basketmouth
28 Mar

I’ll Be Done With Comedy In 5yrs Time – Basketmouth

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Ace Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, has said he will retire from comedy in 5 years to come. He made the announcement in an interview on the 3FM Drive with Giovani Caleb and AJ Sarpong on Monday, March 27. “Everyone listening please go get your tickets. I am about to show you a different part of me you have never seen before. A new me on stage you have never seen. “Guess what I just have 5 more years and I am done. I am ending comedy in 5yrs to come. I am done! done! done! and…
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Basketmouth Lists His Favorite Ghanaian Artistes
28 Mar

Basketmouth Lists His Favorite Ghanaian Artistes

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Renowned stand-up comedian Basketmouth has listed his top 3 Ghanaian artists. The award-winning comedian made an appearance on the 3FM Drive with Giovani Caleb and AJ Sarpong on Monday, March 27 and when asked by a listener who is his favorite Ghanaian artiste. “I like Kwabena Kwabena a lot, Sarkodie for sure and Samini. I love Black Sherif too. In fact these new crop of artists are good”. “I wish to have Black Sherif on my new album but he was busy but I will try again,” he added. “I am the one looking for something I will keep pushing…
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AY Reveals The Genesis Of Feud With Basketmouth
27 Mar

AY Reveals The Genesis Of Feud With Basketmouth

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Nigerian media personality Chude Jideonwo, popular Nigerian comedian and actor, AY, has opened up about the root of his feud with colleague Basketmouth. According to AY in a yabaleftonline.ng report, the feud started in 2006 when he stood in for Basketmouth at an event where he was supposed to be paid N30,000. Basketmouth had multiple gigs on that same day and had asked AY to stand in for him. However, when AY requested his payment after the event, Basketmouth claimed that the event host was not pleased with his job and had not paid him. AY recounted how he had…
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