Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has paid tribute to his late family members and celebrity friends.
He shared a comic video on his Instagram and Twitter pages, taking a swipe at the government. He said that if he had invested the 27 years he spent in his comedy career in selling drugs or entering politics instead, he would have become the President of Nigeria by now.
In his caption, he told his lost parents, brother, Sound Sultan, and Kayode Peters to rest in peace, saying their memories and impact will stay with him.
“REST IN PEACE to the ones I hold closest to my heart: my parents, my eldest brother, Ogologo (Ifeanyi), Sound Sultan, and Kayode Peters.
You may be gone, but your love, memories, and impact will stay with me forever”.
Weeks ago, actress, Regina Chukwu had also expressed sadness over a viral AI video featuring dead actors. Chukwu expressed how emotional she was seeing the clip.
Kemi Filani reported in June, 2025 that the Nigerian film and stage producer died in Canada.
On Saturday, August 2nd, the film director was finally laid to rest in Canada. His funeral service was held at the McKersie & Early House Funeral Home before his body was moved to the Milton Evergreen Cemetery in Ontario, where it was interred.
Refreshing your memory, Sound Sultan passed away on July 11, 2021, after battling ‘Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma,’ ‘Cancer of the throat.’
Before his death, Sound Sultan underwent chemotherapy in a hospital in the United States of America.
In other news, the father of three tooted his horn over his love for minding his business. According to him, he is the CEO of minding his business.
Last year, during 2baba’s marital issues, the comedian said he wasn’t in a position or qualified to speak on it, especially given his divorce from his wife. He added that he didn’t want any dragging for himself, which is why he was staying silent.
He had sent a message to patriotic Nigerians, telling them not to die for the country as being alive is more important than being a trending hashtag.
Basketmouth shared a message on the importance of showing gratitude to God. He noted that waking up healthy and alive in the morning is a blessing that many people don’t have. He stressed that we shouldn’t take anything for granted, as the ability to use every part of our bodies without pain or difficulty is a gift.
