Popular Nigerian comedian Basketmouth (Bright Okpocha) will feature on 'My
Nigeria' series of six half-hour documentaries telling the human
story and pulsing with the energy of Africa’s leading economy.
The
documentary will air on August 24, and feature Nigerian celebrities such as Kate Henshaw and Deola Sagoe,
and also feature everyday Nigerians.
“The
series was commissioned specifically to support Al Jazeera English’s brand,
‘Hear The Human Story,’ to bring people’s stories directly to our screens, told
in in a first-person style without mediation, offering a range of authentic
views,” says Ingrid Falck, head of
documentaries at Al Jazeera English.
Al Jazeera describes Basketmouth "as arguably Nigeria’s most
successful stand-up comic. Born and bred in the notorious Lagos slum Ajegunle.
He discovered his gift for comedy by chance and has never looked back. His take
on the Lagos elite is upbeat, irreverent and challenging."
Last
month the city of Houston declared July 17 as Basketmouth Day. Basketmouth
(Bright Okpocha) was bestowed this honour because of his "commitment on bringing our
community together through comedy" by the
Mayor of Houston Annice D. Parker.
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