Basketmouth’s “The Confession of a Bandit” to premiere May 3
Nigerian star comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, is set to release his long-anticipated short film, “The Confession of a Bandit” on May 3.
The renowned comedian, who said he was so excited for the debut of his short film, took to his Instagram handle @basketmouth to announce the movie with an official unveiled poster.
“The Confession of A Bandit (A Short Film) May 3rd,” he wrote.
He added that the cast list which includes Basketmouth, Funnybone, Buchi and Senator, were well known for their hilarious comedy.
“We know we’re in for a good laugh and can’t wait to see the magic these superstars have created together again.”
These fantastic actors also star in Basketmouth’s TV series “My Flatmates” and the web series “Papa Benji.”
Basketmouth, who is also a presenter, MC, TV host and actor, is considered a driving force in the country’s stand-up comedy industry.
In 2014, Basketmouth starred in a Nigerian film titled “Head Gone” and he once announced that he was working on a Nollywood horror film, “The Exorcism of Alu.”
In 2005 and 2006, Basketmouth won the National Comedy Award and the awards for Best Stand-up Comedian of the Year.
The star comedian appeared in the Africa Magic show “My Flatmates” in 2016 and in December 2020, started his comedy web series titled, “Papa Benji.”
He also launched a record label Barons World Entertainment in 2014.
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