“I wanted to be a rapper ” – Basketmouth

• Comedian basketmouth opens up on his journey to being a comedian
• He revealed that his first passion was rap music

Bright Okpocha popularly known as basketmouth, one of Nigeria’s most renowned comedians, has recently opened up about his unconventional path to success.

He stated his desire to become a rapper, while covering Thisday Newspaper’s weekend style.

In a surprising revelation, the renowned funnyman shared the event that led him away from his first passion and towards the world of comedy

Additionally, he provided some insight on how to become a comedian and acknowledged his exceptional humorous talent.

Basketmouth said during the interview that he was typically in a group of funny friends growing up, so he never realized he was funny.

but over time realized how funny he was and was torn between becoming a rapper or going into comedy as a career.

The well-known comedian also disclosed that his parents did not discourage him when he decided to pursue comedy in his childhood years.

But they only stipulated that he graduate from high school and fulfill one main requirement.

He said:

“While rap music was my initial passion, comedy has become the cornerstone of my life. Faced with a pivotal decision, I ultimately opted for comedy, although it wasn’t my original devotion.”

He added, “All my friends were pretty funny, so I didn’t realise enough that it was a gift.”

Basketmouth celebrates daughter’s birthday with heartfelt message and throwback photos

The talented actor took to his social media, particularly Instagram, to express his overflowing emotions and commemorate this special occasion.

In a touching Instagram post, Basketmouth shared a series of adorable throwback photos that eloquently portrayed the strong father-daughter bond they share.

The pictures not only captured heartwarming moments but also showcased how swiftly his daughter has grown over the years.