About two weeks ago, Nigerians woke up to a rude
shock when popular comedian, Bovi, posted on his
Instagram page that his colleague and friend,
Basketmouth, got robbed. Many of his fans were
quick to sympathise with him while others were
apprehensive as nothing was heard about the humour
merchant.
Ever since the incident occurred, the ace comedian
had not spoken about the encounter he had with the
men of the underworld till Saturday Beats reached
out to him. Responding to a mail the comedian
thanked Nigerians for their concern but also begged
them to put the incident in the past where it
belongs.
Like any doting father, he thanked God that his
children were unaware of the robbery incident
because they were asleep all through the encounter.
Basketmouth said, “I will rather not talk about the
robbery incident because it is in the past now. I just
thank God nobody was hurt. My kids were asleep
throughout the incident so that is something to
really thank God for as the trauma would have
messed them up for a while.”
The comedian who started out as a rap artiste told
Saturday Beats that he has not forgotten his first
love, music. He added that he would revisit the
studio booth once he has the time.
And just like his colleagues AY, Bovi and Owen G,
the dreadlock wearing comic act hinted that he
would release a movie soon.
“I have had to put my music career to rest for now
as I have a lot of projects before me but soon, I will
revisit it. Also, I have been working on a movie for a
while now, but due to time constraint, I have not
been able to start production but I will do so soon
though,” he said.
The actor who turned 38 recently told Saturday
Beats that he is thankful to God for everything
especially when he looks back at where he is coming
from in life.
“I feel blessed because I know that the life we have
can be taken for granted sometimes. I always thank
God for every second, minute, hour, day, month and
year I witness. Turning 38 is amazing and I pray
that God will continue to bless me with more years
in great health, happiness, favour and more. I thank
God for everything especially when I look back to
where I am coming from, it is really humbling where
God has placed me and where he is taking me to. I
am grateful for everything.
“I am good at making low points become high points.
In everything that comes my way, I always thank
God while believing that there is a reason for it. The
ability to embrace everything in good faith and never
backing down or getting distracted is one thing I
think I am good at,” he said.
When asked what fame has robbed him of the ace
comedian simply said it was his privacy but he was
quick to add that he would not change anything if
given the chance.
“I have been robbed of my privacy and the freedom
I had. The fact that I must be very careful with
everything I say and do is a bit of a pressure.
However, I wouldn’t trade the journey for anything.
I won’t change a thing,” Basketmouth said.
