Basketmouth to quit comedy in five years time

By Stermy 2 Min Read

Basketmouth, a popular Nigerian comedian whose real name is Bright Okpocha, has announced his plan to retire from comedy in five years.

During an interview on Tuesday, he stated that he has been in the industry for six years and intends to make every year count.

He shared that he had made a decision with his team last year to return to comedy for the next five years before calling it a quit.

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Although he will continue to crack jokes, it will no longer be a professional endeavor.

Basketmouth to quit comedy: The father of three, Basketmouth has expanded his interests into movies, series, and concert production. He desires to venture into new experiences and be remembered for something other than comedy.

”Last year, I told myself and my team, you know what, I am going back to comedy. I want to do five years, and I am quitting. I am quitting in 5 years. I have got five years to do this, and I am done. I will still be cracking jokes, but it wouldn’t be a professional thing,” he said.

He added; ”I want to experience something new, and I want to be remembered for something else other than comedy.”

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