The Nigerian comedy industry has been rocked by a long-standing feud between two of its most prominent figures, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, and Ayo Makun, aka AY. The feud began in 2006, and for the past 17 years, the two comedians have been at loggerheads over an incident that took place during that time. However, an old photo of the two of them has resurfaced online, and their colleague, Bovi, has reacted.
In a recent interview, AY claimed that Basketmouth had excluded him from his wedding guest list. He alleged that when he arrived at the wedding venue, he discovered that his wife’s name was on the list. However, his name was not. AY and his wife subsequently left the venue.
In response, Basketmouth denied the claim, stating that he had not invited AY or his wife to the wedding. Basketmouth went on to claim that many of his friends had warned him about AY. He referred to him as a “snake” who would shed his skin to become a bigger snake.
Basketmouth also emphasized that there had never been a day he called on AY to hang out. He further stated that there was no photo of them together. However, an old photo of the two comedians together has surfaced online, calling into question Basketmouth’s earlier claim. Reacting to the photo, Bovi, another prominent Nigerian comedian, insinuated that the picture was taken in 2004. Furthermore, Basketmouth was the celebrity who took a photo with a “fan,” AY.
Bovi’s comment has sparked a new wave of reactions on social media.
Many fans expressed their disappointment at the ongoing feud between two of the country’s biggest comedians. Some fans have urged the two comedians to put their differences aside and work together to promote the Nigerian comedy industry.
The Nigerian comedy industry has grown significantly in recent years. Many talented comedians are rising to prominence both locally and internationally. Despite this growth, the industry still faces several challenges. Some of which include a lack of adequate infrastructure, limited opportunities for young comedians, and a lack of government support.
The ongoing feud between Basketmouth and AY has also been a setback for the industry, as the two comedians are both influential figures who could help to promote and grow the industry further.
The resurfacing of an old photo of Basketmouth and AY together has reignited their long-standing feud, with Bovi weighing in on the matter. It remains to be seen whether the two comedians will put their differences aside and work together to advance the Nigerian comedy industry.
