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Basketmouth joins Squareme to Revolutionize Fintech in Nigeria

January 25, 2025

Basketmouth joins Squareme to Revolutionize Fintech in Nigeria

Squareme, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech companies, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with celebrated comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Basketmouth. This collaboration represents a bold step forward in Squareme’s mission to make financial services smarter, simpler, and more accessible for everyone. Basketmouth, known for his wit, creativity, and authenticity, brings a dynamic energy to... Read More

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September 16, 2024

Basketmouth Announces Debut Feature Film “A Ghetto Love Story” Coming To Cinemas November 2024

Nigerian comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, also known as ‘Basketmouth,’ has announced the release of his new feature film with a TV Host, MizVick, in “A Ghetto Love Story,” coming to cinemas this November 2024. According to Basketmouth, the movie is based on a true-life event that will evoke so many emotions from its audience... Read More

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August 30, 2023

Basketmouth Teases Exciting Details about His Upcoming Album ‘Uburu’

Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has given a sneak peek into his upcoming third studio album, titled ‘Uburu’. The album’s artwork was recently shared by the artist on social media, generating excitement among his fans. The album is slated for release in October and Basketmouth couldn’t contain his enthusiasm, writing, “It gives you great pleasure to announce... Read More

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Basketmouth’s Son Joins Liverpool Football Academy in the UK

In an exciting development, Jason Okpocha, the son of Nigerian ace comedian Basketmouth, has taken a big step in his football career by joining the renowned Liverpool Football Academy in the United Kingdom. The Liverpool Academy is a prestigious youth development system focused on nurturing and training young talents for potential roles in the club’s... Read More

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LOL: Last One Laughing Naija Set to Premiere on Prime Video with Basketmouth as Host

Prime Video’s first unscripted African Original, LOL: ‘Last One Laughing Naija’, set to hit the screens on July 14th will be hosted by ace comedian, Basketmouth. This and more were revealed at a colorful press conference held in Lagos on Thursday. The event was hosted by multiple award-winning, patriarch of stand up comedy in Nigeria,... Read More

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Julius Agwu reveals that there is more to the feud between AY and Basketmouth

Julius Agwu, a well-known comedian, has waded into the ongoing rift between his colleagues AY and Basketmouth. The feud between AY and Basketmouth has been making headlines for some time, with AY claiming that it started over unpaid fees for a show he anchored for Basketmouth. Basketmouth has, however, denied the allegations, describing AY’s account... Read More

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Unpaid ₦30k sparked my 17-year feud with Basketmouth – Comedian AY

Comedian AY Makun recently spoke about the origin of his 17-year feud with fellow comedian Basketmouth during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. AY recounted how Basketmouth used to connect him with events when he was starting out in the comedy industry, and how one particular event sparked the rift. According to AY, he... Read More

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January 7, 2023

Basketmouth’s estranged wife advises ladies not to hurry into marriage if they are not ready

Elsie Okpocha, the former wife of comedian Basketmouth, has counseled women not to hurry into marriage before they are ready. On Friday, the mother of three came to Instagram to share her thoughts on marriage. Elsie, who called marriage “tough,” believes that if individuals hurry into it because of cultural pressure, they will also rush out.... Read More

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November 12, 2021

Ghana Jollof: From Lagos to Accra with Love and Familiarity

By Yusuf Omotayo When the Lagos to Accra bus opened at the state capital and was besieged by hawkers selling table water, biscuit and other items, it was like watching Lagos all over again. Only the presence of Kweku, who had come to welcome his Nigerian friends, Jasper and Romanus, convinced me that they were... Read More

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October 1, 2021

Entertainer extraordinaire, Basketmouth, to feature on Comedy Central EP in celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day

Basketmouth joins fellow African artists Mashabela Galane, Mpumi, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Kurt Darren, Leah, Donald and Robot Boii to inspire with hilarious Comedy Central EP uniting musicians and comedians during Nigeria’s Independence Day and South Africa’s Heritage month commemorations. It’s an entertainment rarity to pair music and comedy in the same space and Comedy Central Africa... Read More

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December 2, 2019

It’s Basketmouth today but are Nigerian comedians ready to take notes on accountability?

For the Nigerian entertainment industry, accountability is a relatively new concept. The idea that endorsing, promoting and even reaping off certain toxic world views, thoughts, sentiments and opinions could cost much more than some heated clap-backs on social media, is still gaining some footing. No problem. We can wait. However, no other part of the... Read More

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Facebook hosts first Africa pop-up event in Lagos

Social network giant, Facebook, was in Lagos last weekend, guys. If you did not know about this or knew and didn’t attend, you definitely missed out on a lot. But don’t worry. We’ve put together an account of what happened while Facebook was here. The pop-up dubbed ‘It’s Your Facebook’, which held on the 12th... Read More

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January 16, 2019

Basketmouth has postponed the release of ”The Exorcism of Alu” because of Falz’s new album

Since comic stalwart Basketmouth announced that his first feature film The Exorcism of Alu will hit cinemas on January 15, I have literally been counting the days. A horror movie ushering the comedian into our film landscape as a filmmaker, the trailer was scary and the movie added to the list of early January releases... Read More

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January 10, 2019

How it happened at Laughfest | The variety show fundraiser successful for a worthy cause

The Joyful Joy Foundation and its founder, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, held the successful ‘LaughFest’ variety show fundraiser to an excited and supportive audience raising funds towards the fight against malaria. Terra Kulture Arena provided a state of the art backdrop for the evenings fundraiser. Opening the event was singer, Precious Emmanuel, with a beautiful rendition of... Read More

January 10, 2019

The trailer for Basketmouth’s ”The Exorcism of Alu” is here to scare the bejesus out of you

Basketmouth’s first-ever feature film The Exorcism of Alu is far away from the comedian’s wheelhouse. Teased as a horror movie on his Instagram, I had been thinking it was a prank. Well, it’s not! The trailer dropped this morning and it is eerily good, brilliantly enigmatic and suspenseful. It’s got a dark, shaky, Blumhouse-y feel... Read More

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December 3, 2018

Rio Ferdinand’s extraordinary night at Guinness Flavour Rooms

As part of his visit to Nigeria with Guinness, Rio Ferdinand attended a session at the Guinness Flavour Rooms which are taking place at the Maradiva Events Centre until 1st December. The Guinness Flavour Rooms are a multi-sensory area, where people are able to explore the many dimensions of flavours in Guinness and understand why... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mr Eazi condemns Nigerian artistes for using “his Ghanaian formula”; Kanye West wants a face-to-face meeting with Jay-Z | More stories

We love Mondays! It’s the day of the week where we get to load you with all the entertainment gists you missed through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept on Sunday night. Let’s do this! Kanye West and Jay-Z may be ending their beef? Reports making rounds have it that we may... Read More

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I felt no heat at Bovi’s Man on Fire | Attendee shares her experience

by Tolu Omoyeni There must have been fire and some must have felt it but for me, it was a cold, cold night. It was the first time in my whole life I was bothered enough to attend a comedy show. I appreciate Bovi and his craft and I genuinely think he’s one of the... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Adesua Etomi and Toyin Aimakhu face off at NEC Live, Ghost goes to jail in teaser for Power season 4 | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Toyin Abraham and Adesua Etomi in heated argument at NEC Live Nollywood actresses, Toyin Abraham and Adesua Etomi had a face off at the second session of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference currently holding... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Basket Mouth has a new TV show, Emeka Ike’s 17-year marriage dissolved by court | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Waje releases visuals for her new single ‘Mountain’ Waje is holding nothing back as she prepares fans for her upcoming album, Truth. Mountain, the first single off the album was released a few... Read More

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December 30, 2016

Soundcity, Tekno, Do2tun | Here are the winners and losers at the #SoundcityMVP2016

The 2016 Soundcity MVP Awards was hyped and a lot of people who had been disappointed by the Headies Awards were hoping that this award show would be a lot different and mostly live up to all its promises. A large percentage of Twitter users have rated the Soundcity MVP Awards higher than the Headies... Read More

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October 13, 2016

Waje, Kate Henshaw, Basketmouth, others want FG to focus on health

As the federal government prepares to finalise its 2017 budget, top Nigerian celebrities have urged it to invest in health as stipulated in the National Health Act (2014) and keep its commitment to the African Union’s 2001 Abuja Declaration. “As a proud and patriotic Nigerian, it is particularly distressing to me that our country is... Read More

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October 9, 2016

I’ll be disappointing my mum if I pull out of two major shows – Basketmouth

Comedian Basketmouth on Sunday said he would go on with his work, despite losing his mother recently. In an Instagram post, the comic said he had initially wanted to pull out of his Canada tour and Afrimma show but recokoned he would be disappointing his late mum and fans. He wrote, “The past few days... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Comedian Basketmouth loses mum

Ace comedian Basketmouth on Sunday night lost his mother to the cold hands of death. Basketmouth revealed the sad news on Tuesday morning via his Instagram page. He said, “Last night my angel left me, my first love stopped breathing and it’s the deepest pain I’ve ever felt. I love you for every sacrifice you... Read More

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September 9, 2016

I was robbed but they didn’t steal my sense of humour – Basketmouth

Popular comedian Basketmouth has confirmed reports that he and members of his family were robbed. The comedian who was robbed in the early hours of Wednesday morning appreciated all those who reached out to him on his Instagram page, saying “the great thing is that they didn’t steal my sense of humour”. He said, “Yes... Read More

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September 8, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: AY lands Guinness World Record recognition | Usher honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star| More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Basketmouth and Friends ‘celebrate’ hours after armed robbery attack They say when there is life there is hope. In this spirit, friends of comedian Basketmouth were at his house to celebrate his... Read More

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September 7, 2016

Just In: Basketmouth and family robbed at gunpoint at Lekki home

Comic, Basketmouth and his family were robbed at gunpoint at their Lekki Phase 1 home in the early hours of this morning. Bovi – who is a close friend of the comedian revealed this on his Instagram page minutes ago. According to Bovi, the robbery operation which held between the hours of 2am – 4am saw... Read More

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August 28, 2016

Daddy Freeze has the most caustic comments online – we bring you his greatest hits

by Tolu Omoyeni Over time, former Cool FM OAP Freeze has been in the business of weighing in on issues that concern celebrities, their personal lives, pastors, the economy and essentially, everything else. More often than not, his comments are incite public banter and generally upset people, rather than solve any problems. His long list... Read More

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August 27, 2016

Daddy Freeze’s enemies have finally caught up with him – who would have thought?

OAP Freeze has been fired by Cool FM. No jokes, there’s a picture proof on the internet. The loose-lipped OAP was laid off by AIM Group, the owners of Cool FM in an email sent to other members of staff. They even gave him an exit date: 26th August, 2016. So by our calculation, OAP... Read More

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