Its no news that Basketmouth has more international recognition than any Nigerian comedian can currently boast of.
His sold-out and heavily attended comedy shows outside the shores of Nigeria, especially in Europe is a testament to this fact.
You need look no further for proof of his dominance outside Nigeria than the fact a day was even named after him in America two years ago.
The ace comedian received a special honour from the U.S as the city of Houston, Texas holds what it terms “Basket Mouth Day” on the 17th of July, 2015.
Now the comic act has giving the secret to his success. He attributed his success outside the shores of Nigeria to his reinvention and creativity.
He spoke to BBC’s Peter Okocha in an interview where he revealed that he often tweaks his jokes to represent the society where he is performing.
This has been the obvious reason for his sustained excellence as a jokester.
“I try as much as possible to make my materials universal. So that way, I don’t goof.
“When I come the UK to do my gigs or even in America, I try as much as possible to avoid saying anything about Nigeria.
“These guys don’t know anything about Nigeria. My jokes are always universal, which is the reason I can easily break into those grounds,” he said.
Basketmouth is regarded as one of Nigeria’s elite comedians whose acceptance into the entertainment sphere was almost instant.
He has performed at major events, as well as becoming the face of various local and international corporate brands.
