Ace Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, a Nigerian comedian, has revealed his decision to retire from comedy in five years.
Basketmouth, who has been in the comedy profession for over two decades and has performed in numerous countries around the world, stated his plan to break away from comedy and focus on other projects in a recent interview.
He stated that, while he has had a successful career in comedy, he wants to embark on a new adventure and learn new things.
“For the past six years I have just been floating, last year I told myself and my team, you know what I am going back to comedy I want to do five years and I am quitting. I am quitting in 5 years.
I have got five years to go to do this and I am done. I will still be cracking jokes but it wouldn’t be a professional thing. So if you see me doing any gig, it is maybe I am doing pro bono but i will not charge anybody to perform again.
I have made enough, I have committed myself to the art enough to take a break or quit. I am now into movies, series, and concLert production. I want to experience something new and I want to be remembered for something else other than comedy.” He said.
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