Basketmouth tackles filmmakers for not showcasing Nigeria’s culture

Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth has lashed out at Nollywood filmmakers for not doing enough to promote Nigeria’s rich culture.

The humour merchant, who called out local moviemakers during an interview with HipTV, said they had a great opportunity to promote Nigeria’s rich culture, but they blew it up.

He said: “I believe that we still have the opportunity to get it right. But we had a great opportunity to showcase our culture and most of the filmmakers blew it up. They just ruined that great chance because I see epic movies and they look like stage plays.

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“When I was seeing most of the epic movies, I was disappointed.

“You guys blew up a great opportunity but let’s hope we still have another chance to strike at it.

“I’m sorry, only very few movies have impressed me so far. I believe that we can do more.”

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