Popular stand-up comedian, Basketmouth (real name Bright Okpocha), is in the news again. This time, it is because he has taken a swipe at the government of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Midway into his show, tagged BM Uncensored, which held in Houston, Texas in the United States, a few days ago, the comedian accused the Jonathan administration of doing nothing else other than “stealing” money during its six-year tenure.
A copy of the video posted on Youtube shows Basketmouth, who was dressed in a sleeveless top and dark trousers, speaking his mind about the high level of corruption that prevailed in the country under Jonathan’s watch.
In the video, the comedian said, “The funny thing is that Buhari is now in power and everyone is hating the guy under two months. I am normally into politics, but when I see some s..t I say it. Goodluck was there for six years and all they did was steal money.”
The statement has since gone viral on social media, with many users openly chiding Basketmouth for opening his mouth ‘a little too loud’ and others rising in his defence.
On the same day, the comedian also threw playful barbs at Davido, who emerged winner of the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards in the Best Male Act category in South Africa last weekend.
Basketmouth had said,“Davido won above Wizkid? It’s quite strange, but it’s allowed… it’s allowed.”
Ever since the video appeared online, the comedian’s actions have been the subject of a debate among critics who are worried that he is becoming quite vocal about issues not related with comedy.
its a democracy, he is entitle to his opinion, if any body feel he is lying sue him!!!! comedians are like social critics; he has done the country so proud than most politicians that are stealing our money, please they should give him a break....
ReplyDeleteBasketmouth is a known fool...He's better mind his business, if he want to go into politics he shld go learn from Desmond elliot..he insulted no one,he only went for wht he wanted...young man talking like this will only land u into trouble... Be careful, cos if anything happens to u buhari will not even ask of you
ReplyDeleteAre u suggesting basket mouth should let fear of upsetting the big wigs in Nigeria prevent him from speaking the most fundamental truth? Even if he has a political ambition, it doesn't matter, let him speak his mind no matter whose ox is gored. It feels good to see an Ibo man tell the truth like it is about Jonathan unlike others who just jump on the band wagon of defending him irrationally and sheepishly.
ReplyDeleteTruth must prevail.