Bright Okpocha, the stand-up comedian better known as Basketmouth, says he’ll take a break from professional comedy after the next five years.
The comedian revealed his plans during a recent interview with the radio station Hitz103.9 FM.
Basketmouth said the decision, which he made last year, was informed by his desire to explore new terrains and be remembered for something else other than comedy.
Basketmouth said, “For the past six years I have just been floating. 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 five 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. So if you see me doing any gig, it is maybe I am doing pro bono, but I will not charge anybody to perform again. I have made enough, I have committed myself to the art enough to take a break or quit.
“I am now into movies, series, and concert production. I want to experience something new and I want to be remembered for something else other than comedy.”
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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