BASKETMOUTH LEAVES AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND AT COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE AT PARKER’S

 

BASKETMOUTH & EVERT VAN DER VEER

BRIGHT OKPOCHA AKA BASKETMOUTH

 Lagos| Nigeria, 30 April 2013: Basketmouth’s recent Comedy Central gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live at Parker’s went down a treat with South African comedy fans.   The comedy superstar, the first Nigerian to headline the series, won many new fans at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place on April 24^th at Parker’s Comedy & Jive, (@ParkersComedy), Johannesburg legendary comedy venue.

Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouth held the audience in the palm of his hand as he rolled out all the comedy stops to showcase his inimitable brand of humour.  Among the topics that had the audience laughing until they wept were his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it was like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!   

Commented Evert van der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa, “Basketmouth received the warmest welcome and the longest standing ovation we’ve ever seen - a triumphant endorsement of an artist at the top of his comedy powers, and sure proof that Nigerian comedy and comedians can cross borders and make get people laughing wherever they go.”

Supporting Basketmouth at the standup comedy showcase, which has been making comedy fans FOTFL for 18 months, were Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s were “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane  (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones).

California native, Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Mary and more.  

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PICTURE OF THE DAY- BASKETMOUTH AS THE DOTTING DAD

Check out our man, Mr. Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, the comedian extraordinaire, some have called him the crown prince and we readily agree. He is also the Eze Gburugburu of Isukwuato (Lol!!!!). 

We just adored the set up in this picture, the hilarious comedian with his son & gorgeous girl and it was the right candidate for our picture of the day, check out Bright with his 2 kids, playing papa. Ain't they just so cute?

BASKETMOUTH & FRIENDS LIVE AT THE APOLLO

 

It's better late than never at all. We were live at Basketmouth and friends comedy showcase a few weeks ago at the HMV Apollo and we can say this for all to hear and know, that Bright Okpocha and crew delivered again on every level, humour unlimited, entertainment par excellence and crowd came and had value for money. 

It was a jam packed hall, men these guys are making money ooooo, and in hard currency at that. We cannot forget to mention that Okey Bakassi is one of the most intelligent comedians we have ever come across, if for nothing we think he deserves a GCON, his delivery, the punchlines and gesticulations are second to none, also we believe Buchi is the most improved comedian we have ever come across in a long while, there is this effortless grace about him, that's unbelievable. Brymo the star has really come into his own, he got the hall dancing like there's no tomorrow to his melodious tunes, he had a commendable performance. We saw many we know who don't live in London, from Birmingham, Manchester etc they all came to laugh and laugh and many left carrying their tummies in their hands. We have a few pictures of the out and about at the event and also some of the performances for your viewing pleasure. Check ‘em out.

Enjoy!

 

 

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WIZKID SETS FOR 3 DAYS TOUR OF THE UK SIGNS MASSIVE CONTRACT

The Wiz factor is getting ready to storm London and turn the UK on its head, yes ooooo. It’s all about Wizkid’s 3 days tour of the United Kingdom. June is the month, venues that have been confirmed as we speak are- HMV Apollo a 5500 capacity event center in London, the Birdcage in Manchester which has a 1500 capacity and a yet to be confirmed venue also in London, which would have a 3500 capacity. We hear the frenzy is unprecedented, it’s like Jay Z or Kanye West is coming down to London, the minute word went out on Twitter about the upcoming tour, it was like a volcano erupted. Tickets are already been sold and from the feelers we have gotten nearly sold out on the 3 dates.

HMV APOLLO

WHEN BASKETMOUTH AND CO. ROCKED LONDON O2 ARENA AT THE NAIJA KINGS OF COMEDY

DJ ABASS & MADAM

BOVI & MADAM WITH FRIENDS

DESMOND ELLIOT & GORGEOUS FANS

DESMOND ELLIOT & FANS

SAMMIE & TOLA ONIGBANJO

It’s better late than never. We were at the last Naija Kings of Comedy show in London, UK. The undeniably funny train from Nigeria touched ground at the O2 Arena last month. On the card to perform for 2 days, 1st in London and then another date February 14, 2012 (Valentine Day) in Manchester at the Birdcage were Basketmouth, I go Dye, I go Save, Bovi, Buchi, Dan D-Humorous and Senator. It wasn't just comedy all the way though, as the comedians were ably supported by 2 of the hottest guys on the music scene right now- the only Omo baba olowo himself-DAVIDO of Dami duro fame and the man with the master Flava himself - FlavoUr Nabania.

Truth be told, it was one of the best organised show one has gone to in a long while, the other part of it was that the Jokes were fresh, the punch line was spontaneous and infectiously hilarious and the delivery on point, the capacity crowd at the venue attested to the fact that they got value for their money.

The fact is, these guys can lay claim to be the Naija Kings of Comedy truly- the host was Basketmouth himself, whose mouth really leaked as he dropped one banger after the other to the delight of all, just as an introduction. He later introduced the 1st comedian- Senator- whose delivery while dropping rib-cracking jokes is unmatchable, imagine killing people with laughter and keeping a straight face. Then was the turn of Dan D-Humorous followed by I go Save, then Buchi whose mimicry and gesticulations threw people on the floor, he was followed by Bovi the Hilarious and the show was 'killed' totally by I go Dye who in our estimation is one of the most natural comedian ever, we do not think I go dye would have survived doing anything else but comedy, when he is on stage, he is in his perfect habitat, his every move, the way he talks, everything about him is a joke!!!. The man-Bright Okpocha AKA Basketmouth has so matured over the years, that his effortless gait and mannerisms shows a man, who is on top of his game and many comedians had better wake up, cos he is going to reign for a long while.

BASKETMOUTH SETS FEBRUARY DATE FOR SINGLE

BRIGHT OKPOCHA

If you call him-Mr. Multi-talented you might be right-He raps-very well at that, he is a Comedian and finally a Compere extraordinaire. Some have even come to refer to him has the Crown Prince of Comedy; whether that's a right assertion is a topic for another day. But we can tell you for a fact that he is good at his job.
The new deal with him right now, is that he is remembering what majorly brought him to the entertainment scene in the first place-Music. He had fallen madly in love in the 90's with Rap Music better known now has Hip-Hop. His many influences or inspirations then were the likes of Wu Tang Clan- made up of the likes of Method Man, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Raekwon, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastards, Inspectah Decks & U-God, Buckshot and many others.

He took his love a step further by collaborating with his elder brother-Godwin and a few other friends to form a Rap Group they named-The Psychopaths made up of 8 members, they experimented in the studios bringing all the 8 elements together, but never released an Album or any of the singles.