Ace comedian, Basketmouth, (Bright Okpocha) is not happy with the way the comedy industry has turn out. The popular rib-cracker has now cried out over the deterioration of stand-up comedy which he is part of…

“While I have no problem with the new generation of Instagram comedians, I still do not see enough comedians taking time to hone the craft of stand-up comedy. I am displeased with comedians who take the easy route of only creating skits.”

“There’s nothing like a good joke. A joke can always be improved and even I often share some of my jokes with fellow comedians and they tell me it’s okay but tell me how to make it better. Doing skits on social media is very different from performing on stage. There is no filter on stage.”

“The upcoming comedians should work on their content and create a fan base for themselves before approaching brands and demanding showcase opportunities. In addition to honing their craft and building their engagement, there should be consistency because opportunity for the next big gig might just be a view away.”

“Create content that is buyable. All you need is good content and it will sell by itself.”