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  • Reactions as Basketmouth, AY Makun settle longstanding feud

    Reactions as Basketmouth, AY Makun settle longstanding feud

    Renowned comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have officially ended their 17-year-long feud, sharing a lighthearted video of their recent interaction.

    Basketmouth posted the video on Instagram, where he sought advice from AY Makun and veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) for his upcoming movie, A Ghetto Love Story, set to premiere on November 22.

    The video signifies a major reconciliation between the two comedians after years of estrangement.

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    Fans were quick to celebrate their renewed friendship, flooding the comments section with positive remarks and well wishes.

    iamshaffybello said: “KINGS Bless you both”

    iamnasboi said: “I dey smile like foooool. Thank you, masters! For letting love lead. Movies go top chats. I kuku trust una 2″

    efeirele said: “OG’s before IG! I love to see it!!! Promo on Promo!!!!

    mizvick wrote: “What God cannot do does not exist.

    buchicomedian said: “Awwww truly romantic!! So, all the interviews. Podcast. U guys planned it for this Promo.

    @officialbovi is not my friend! Nigger didn’t even invite me for his naming!

  • Basketmouth rejoices as ‘Mama G’ celebrates birthday

    Basketmouth rejoices as ‘Mama G’ celebrates birthday

    Stand-up comedian and actor, Basketmouth, has joined the chorus of well-wishers celebrating veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo’s birthday. 

    Sharing a photo of them on the set of his project, AGL, he fondly recalled their conversation when he invited her to be part of the movie.

    Basketmouth revealed that Patience Ozokwo fondly called ‘Mama G’ without hesitation or discussion of payment, affectionately called him “son” and promised her support. 

    He expressed his gratitude for her kindness, saying it meant the world to him.

    The comedian also noted the serendipity of sharing the same birthday with the veteran actress, calling it a “blessing.”

    Read Also: Basketmouth sparks relationship rumours in new social media post

    “When I called Mama @patienceozokwo to be a part of #AGLStheMovie, without even asking for money or any contract, her response was “You know you’re my son. I’m there for you whenever you need me.” That level of support meant the world to me.

    “What a blessing to share the same birthday with a true General. I celebrate you always”, he wrote.

    Patience Ozokwo responded in the comments, thanking Basketmouth for his heartfelt words and wishing him a happy birthday. 

    She prayed for God’s continued guidance and blessings in his life.

    “This makes my heart glad. Happy birthday to us. May God continue to bless you, guide you, and make His face shine upon you”, she wrote.

  • Basketmouth clears air on relationship rumours, announces new movie

    Basketmouth clears air on relationship rumours, announces new movie

    Stand-up comedian and actor, Basketmouth, has been trending on social media after sparking rumours of a new relationship with Miz Vick.

    However, in a recent update, he clarified that the two are merely business partners working on a new feature-length movie.

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    The movie, titled “A Ghetto Love Story,” is co-written and produced by Miz Vick and is scheduled for release in November.

    The film boasts an impressive cast, including Akah Nnani, Beverly Osu, Patience Ozorkwo, Wale Ojo, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Genoveva Umeh.

    Basketmouth’s recent post aims to address misconceptions and clarify that his original post was meant to build anticipation for the movie, not announce a romantic relationship.

  • Basketmouth sparks relationship rumours in new social media post

    Basketmouth sparks relationship rumours in new social media post

    Popular stand-up comedian Basketmouth has set tongues wagging on social media with a cryptic post that has left fans speculating about a potential romance with media personality, Victoria Eze.

    In a post on Instagram, Basketmouth shared a photo of himself and Eze, captioning it: “About to step into the next chapter of my life.@mizvick”.

    The image, which appears to show the two in a cozy pose, has sparked a flurry of congratulatory messages from fans who believe the comedian has found love again.

    While some have welcomed the news with open arms, others have expressed skepticism, suggesting that the post may be a publicity stunt or announcement of a new project.

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    One oluwakemi._o wrote: “Well you don’t expect him not to move on is better to marry again than to be f0rnicat£ing around.”

    tonyescobarrealty wrote: “Way hotter than his Ex ..nice one the brotherhood has accepted you Back”.

    officialmeri_madeinheaven wrote: “He is officially divorced so? And it could also be a PR.”

    grace_emmanuel_52 wrote: “It may be a big project that he wants to announce but he knows people love amebo so much and he is capitalizing on that.”

    amensexy09 wrote: “Senior bros you don already make the announcement like this o wetin remain?

  • Basketmouth celebrates as daughter marks birthday

    Basketmouth celebrates as daughter marks birthday

    Stand-up comedian and actor, Basketmouth, is celebrating his daughter’s birthday via his Instagram page with adorable photos of himself and his daughter, expressing his love and pride for her.

    In his post, Basketmouth referred to his daughter as the “source of brightness” in his life, wishing her a life filled with love, laughter, happiness, good health, and God’s favour.

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    The proud father urged his daughter to continue making him proud, writing: “Happy Birthday to the source of Brightness in my life. May your many years on earth be filled with love, laughter, happiness, great health, God’s favour, protection, peace, and joy. I love you so much, my sweetheart. Continue making daddy proud.”

  • Basketmouth makes case for polygamy with biblical references

    Basketmouth makes case for polygamy with biblical references

    Comedian Basketmouth has sparked controversy on social media by advocating for polygamy and suggesting that having only one wife can lead to downfall. 

    In a recent Instagram post, he cited biblical examples, stating that men with multiple wives found favor with God while those with only one wife strayed from faith.

    Basketmouth listed biblical figures like Abraham, Jacob, David and Solomon, who had multiple wives and found favour with the Lord, while citing Ahab, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, who had only one wife and allegedly lost their way and fell out with God.

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    “According to the Holy Bible, Ahab – 1 wife Herod – 1 wife Ananias-1 wife Pontius Pilate – 1 wife Jeroboam – 1 wife Nebuchadnezzar. – 1 wife Haaman – 1 wife Zakayo – 1 wife And they all lost their way and betrayed God.”

    He added: “Abraham – 3 wives Jacob – 4 wives David – 4 wives Solomon – 700 wives and 300 concubines Rehoboam – 18 wives Abijah – 14 wives Elkanah – 2 wives Lemech – 2 wives And they all found favour in the eyes of the Lord. Whatever you do with this information is none of my business… However u want to interpret it is your cup of tea but I will be comment session.”

    Basketmouth’s post has been met with mixed reactions, with many criticising his interpretation of biblical teachings and others supporting his views on polygamy. 

    Basketmouth’s life has also been subjected to scrutiny after he ended a 12-year marriage and open about his experiences with relationships.

  • Shading Wizkid a marketing strategy – Basketmouth

    Shading Wizkid a marketing strategy – Basketmouth

    Comedian Basketmouth has clarified his recent shade aimed at Wizkid, stating it was a marketing tactic to generate buzz for his Canadian tour. 

    During Davido and Chioma’s wedding, Basketmouth jokingly lamented the difficulty in promoting his tour due to the attention focused on the wedding, even overshadowing Wizkid’s social media drama. 

    The comment sparked backlash from Wizkid’s fans, who threatened to “cancel” him. 

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    However, in a recent interview on Backstage Banter, Basketmouth revealed that his intention was to create a stir and get people talking, which ultimately worked in his favor. 

    He assured that Wizkid is a friend and the shade was just a clever marketing move to generate attention.

    He said: “Wizkid is my guy…that was a marketing technique. But I knew it was going to be edgy.

    “I knew it was going to hit people. I knew they were going to get upset and they did exactly what I wanted them to do. It worked”.

  • Basketmouth advises 2baba to consider acting

    Basketmouth advises 2baba to consider acting

    Ace comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has advised famous singer, Innocent Idibia, best known as 2baba to join the movie industry fully.

    Applauding his effort and role in the latest episode of his skits, The secret of Lulu, Basket urged him to pursue a full acting career with his Tiv ascent.

    According to Basketmouth, he is already creating a project for 2Baba’s comic character in the skit.

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    On his X handle, Basket wrote; “My brother @official2baba we should create something beautiful from this character you played here, I think it’s going to be a masterpiece. My brain don dey cook something already. Think about it blood.”

  • Why I featured ‘Brotherhood’ movie – Basketmouth

    Why I featured ‘Brotherhood’ movie – Basketmouth

    Stand-up comedian, Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has stated that he took a chance at the movie ‘Brotherhood’ out of curiosity to see if he can function well in that space. 

    Basketmouth featured in the 2022 Nollywood movie ‘Brotherhood’.

    Speaking with PUNCH, Basketmouth said he starred in the movie due to curiosity about what he could do in the movie scene.

    The comedian, who played the role of ‘Shadow’, the head of a notorious robbery gang, also said he dyed his hair white to experiment with an idea.

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    Basketmouth added that he will be releasing three movies in the course of the year.

    He said: “I featured in Brotherhood mostly because I was curious to see if I could pull it off, and I want to believe I did. Maybe when I get a good script with a daring character, I just might take a shot at acting again.

    “However, I will be producing at least three movies this year, starting with A Ghetto Love Story. The rest will be announced as time goes on. We have some exciting projects coming up. My team and I have been working tirelessly for a couple of years now preparing for 2024. It will be a year to remember for sure. I am embarking on a new journey and I am desperately looking forward to it.

     “I have been doing comedy for 25 years now, and I think I’ve had a good taste of it already. I believe it is time to explore new opportunities in music and movies.”

  • I once accommodated Basketmouth, AY Makun in my boy’s quarters – Alibaba

    I once accommodated Basketmouth, AY Makun in my boy’s quarters – Alibaba

    Veteran comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba, has disclosed how he once accommodated his junior rival comedians, Basketmouth and AY Makun.

    He said the duo were living in his Boy’s Quarters years ago when they were still scratching the surface of their careers.

    The ‘King of Comedy’ disclosed this in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu.

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    He said: “Basketmouth and AY, when you think about it, these are people who were living in boys’ quarters with me back in the days.”

    The Nation reported that Basketmouth and AY were engaged in a 17-year-old feud until recently when the former publicly apologised to the latter.

    Basketmouth also sent an invite to his former rival, AY, to attend his recent comedy show at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos.