My Nigeria - Basketmouth: Trash Talking
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Nigerian comedy has boomed in the last decade, and Bright "Basketmouth" Okpocha is, arguably, the country's most successful stand-up comic.
Born and bred in the notorious Lagos slum Ajegunle, he discovered his gift for comedy by chance and has never looked back.
"Basketmouth means somebody who doesn't hold anything back, which is like a basket. A basket doesn't hold water. And when I decided to go with the name Basketmouth, it actually defined my kind of art, my kind of delivery, because I just say it the way it comes, I do not have any filtering system, and that's how Basketmouth came to life," he says.
His take on Lagos, West Africa's most vibrant city, is upbeat, irreverent and challenging.
"Lagos is real and grimy, and I like grimy places.... Lagos is very hard so you have to be on top of your game. Everyone wants to outsmart the next person. Lagos never sleeps. Lagos is a place where you can get rich in a second and get poor in a second."
This is a cool mini-doc on the comedian from Nigeria. Nicely done, Al Jazeera English.
I'm touched by the reality represented in this documentary and Basketmouth's honesty. These celebrities are humans too and having somehow reached the pinnacle of their society, they could once in a while suffer depression; especially if they have to work harder to remain relevant in their profession. 👍🏾Basketmouth for being real
well done Basket mouth. I am giving a thumb up because it is very inspiring and I love the ideas centred on making business/ or the business mindedness.
Nice. They two thinks involved. either you love it or you enjoy it.
life is not easy,God is so grateful,I love u my brother keep it up may the Lord bless u.
Wow!!!
My best African comedian no doubt.
lucky to have been @ ur show live in 2010.
I loooooooove! Not just cos I worked on this but I think it captures the Naija spirit through the characters showcased.
+Bose Oshin Great job Sister. You always an inspiration. Keep the flag flying. Proud of you
I am very inspired by this documentary.... and as well happy for Bright Okpocha '' Basketmouth''.
I have watched this maybe 5 times! love this guy man! go basket!!!!!
BM....nice you went back to yard...hailings.....sweet memories. If you no hail back I no go veck because I know say na kerosine your computer dey use......:)
Its about time this is real stuff.
NAIJA! I love my people man. The 21st century will be our own.
"Basketmouth is vain when it comes to watches, and shoes and boxer shorts. He loves coloured boxer shorts." - Bovi. lol
An amazing guy, one of the few actually touching lives with their art
I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the account password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me.
@Kingston Arlo Instablaster =)
Love this series
I won't lie, first I heard of this guy I was not impressed. believe me though, homeboy's talent and charisma has won me over!!!!!! much love from icy Canada. keep representing African humor to the fullest bro :)
"The joking truth about 9ja"...Nice one basket
Beautiful series, Al Jazeera thank you.
I like him, he keeps it real!
Police say basket mouth we are your people😂
I miss naija... miss the energy in lasgidi...bless up
mean that teacher chai.. for ow many years now hanhan
His comments about Lagos is the truth
+Misty Aoudia true
Bless up.. I miss Naija
BM MASSIVE POINT ABOUT TAXI ANNOUNCEMENT...Talk about added value
A legend
If you love the inspirational story put across by my Naija comedian Basketmouth hit like.
whats the name of intro song from the beginning ?
I am in the US, my favorite Nigerian comedian is Michael Blackson. This is my first time watching basket mouth, he is now my second favorite.
behave behave behave hahahahahaaa
See how they almost fight to snatch the money.....😂😂😂😂
i really love dis
dam it's hard out there even the police looking for husil
Basketmouth!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn I miss home :(
+Mojan Kingston So do I. Perhaps we could talk more over coffee if you living here in the U.S........#EntertainmentCritic
+James Dennison Sorry, I live in the UK.
Very funny. Am sure you're smart enough to know a Scammer when you see one. Inbox me and I'd give you my Facebook ID name.
Maybe I was been to forward and am truly sorry for invading your privacy. Thank you and God bless you.
This inspired me today.
I like this
love it
For real the kids are celebrating you and you are concern about the stupid replaceable car. Why even bother to go there. Pride man .
I respect Basket mehn
Nigerians either don't know what good humor is or they're getting behind this fella just cuz he's a member of their tribe,
Nigerian police sha even for world tv
I attend just 2 shows every year 1. Basket and 2.Bovi
Love it
💯✌
what is the song at the end of this video.
what is the song in 22:35 ??? Please!
Next you are depressed have you considered bible and prayer? #Jesussaves... nothing should separate man from God; pain, distress, success, depth, height...Romans 8: 38-39
Oh God! Nigerian Police 😡
what song is that at 22:37?
@al jazeera what is wrong with the sound.please fix it...
Sound issue. I use a soundbar (Dell) and 100% volume, still no big sound.
He's good but hate when him dey yell at kids not to hit the car nd callin the car a baby.
+aly bah but he is just been real, that is his Person, why should he fake it...., you are going to fake it get home angry and then go to the mechanics. just leave the guy. he can not satisfy you no matter what. you will still find a reason to complain. just Sayin..
He didn't yell at them, he just said "don't hit the car"
He should be an inspiration to his people. But he probably is not. He is ambitious, innovative and has become a success. I bet he doesn't have 14 children.
Name of the song at 4:43?
lol.. bushman... I studied in UCL, and am not rich
+Barry White phahahaha, when did you graduate. I'm due to graduate next year
+Rhema Joseph 2011
+Barry White did you study AT UCL coming from Nigeria or are you from the UK?
ashes go in a ashtray ?
So no one knows the name of the song yet?
So u cannot carry books supplies and lunch and maybe some sneakers for the kids. U looking at the kids telling them not to hit your car. ..lmao. ...smh. ....OK well done sir...
Is al Jazeera english allowed in america or am i being block from great news reports. I would like to watch al Jazeera english but am blocked in this country it says why? Am i being sensored by my own country from reports done by al Jazeera. That would piss me off
You could watch Al Jazeera America on TV.
I mean remember a few years ago, Al Jazeera said as they're launching Al Jazeera America (as a joint venture with Current TV), they said that Al Jazeera will start blocking AJ English from American UA-cam in order to force Americans to watch it on TV instead.
AlJazerra blocks certain episodes on youtube. Usually if it is a documentary they will show it. But if it is a news report they block it most of the time. We are being censored, don't know by who though.
Was that AREA! @ourownarea logo
yea
why do you guys always say "ninegeria"?
Marli Moone it's a slang and the accent mixed together. Strong pronunciation and over exaggerated on the word
bovi has big eyes
I don't watch tv. Make youtube available
1st joke not his, I have heard it before will post when i remember which comedian said it.
+Woman of worth the goddess collective lol yes he did. From Carlos Mencia. Who has also been accused of stealing jokes.. I guess that's what they all do!
Al jazeera whats the title of the song playing at the beginning?
+Venum Page Play- Never Lie
iroc eluba
never lie ? name of artist pls
Name of Artist - PLAY (fun fact: He's the younger brother of Basketmouth; the Comedian interviewed here) Title of song- Never Lie.
"Lagos is a place where everyone is trying to out smart the next person"? Is this applicable to you also @BrightOkpocha aka @BasketMouth?
ummmm you steal jokes from American comics, and do a horrible job. smh
i wouldn't say a horrible job, cos his delivery has to come down to the nigerian level, but as for stealing american jokes you are spot on.