Basket mouth to host comedy show in south africa

Basketmouth), a.k.a. Bright Okpocha, is the leading light of the Nigerian comedy scene, making waves around the globe with his free-flowing storytelling and enthusiastic comedic performances. Basketmouth's profile has never been higher, with huge demand for his comedy gigs both at home and internationally, including an upcoming tour of Europe in April 2013. When he's not touring, you can regularly find Basketmouth presiding over the comedic chaos at MTV Base's late night TV show,The Big Friday Show (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322), a joyous mash up of music, comedy, celebrities, pranks and news.



Commented Basketmouth, "I am really buzzed to be reppin' for Naija at Comedy Central Presents...Live at Parker's in April! So watch out: the Nigerian invasion has begun!"





Launched just over 12 months ago, Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) has successfully lured South Africa's top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig. Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker's Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.

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