- Basketmouth has no intention of leaving comedy for filmmaking, despite the financial appeal.
- He is still fully committed to stand-up comedy and will continue to pursue it.
- He will be going on a comedy tour starting in 2025, with shows in the UK, US, and Nigeria.
- He will stop taking private gigs, such as acting as the master of ceremonies (MC) at weddings, as he feels it adulterates the art of comedy.
- He wants to prioritize his art and not compromise on his values as a comedian.
- He will focus on stand-up comedy and deliver quality performances to his audience.
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has clarified that he has no intention of leaving comedy for filmmaking, despite the financial appeal of movie production. He made this statement at the premiere of his first feature film, A Ghetto Love Story, where he emphasized that he is still fully committed to stand-up comedy.
However, he did reveal that he will be stopping private gigs, such as acting as the master of ceremonies (MC) at weddings, as he feels it adulterates the art of comedy. Instead, he will focus on stand-up comedy and has planned a comedy tour starting in 2025, including shows in the UK, US, and Nigeria.
Basketmouth explained that he wants to prioritize his art and not compromise on his values as a comedian. He stated, “I felt like I was adulterating the art. You understand? I felt bad about it, so I had to stop.” By focusing on stand-up comedy, he aims to stay true to his craft and deliver quality performances to his audience.
