BASKETMOUTH, BOVI, BUCHI, OTHERS TAKE OVER “LIVE AT PARKERS” ON COMEDY CENTRAL.

LAGOS | NIGERIA: March is the month for fans of Nigerian comedy to head down to Comedy Central’s (DStv Premium channel 122) monthly stand-up comedy showcase, Comedy Central; Live at Parker’s.

The second Jo’burg show of the new season will combine established and rising stand-ups from the Nigerian scene, with Basketmouth at the helm, Buchi and Bovi as support, while hot Nigerian turntablist DJ Master Scratcher will make sure the fun keeps on going all night through.

Basketmouth, is the leading light of the Nigerian comedy scene, making waves around the globe with his free-flowing storytelling and enthusiastic comedic performances.  Basketmouth’s profile has never been higher, with huge demand for his comedy gigs both at home and internationally. 

Bovi Ugboma is a well-known actor, writer, comedian, MC, poet and producer from Benin city in Nigeria. After studying theatre arts at Delta State University, Bovi served as a news reporter for Nigerian national TV station NTA, before working as a personal assistant to Nigerian actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo.  In 2007, Bovi himself became a household name in Nigeria thanks to his hit TV sitcom Extended Family - starring, written and produced by Bovi himself.  His stand up career kicked off professionally in 2008, and Bovi has since grown to become one of the leading lights in the industry, featuring in all the major comedy concerts in Nigeria and a host of others overseas.

Onyebuchi Ojieh, known by his stage name Buchi, is a Nigerian comedian, composer, writer, and actor from Delta State, Nigeria. Although he had dabbled in comedy for years, Buchi’s big comedy break came in 2008, when he made an appeared on the Tee-A Live N Naked Show in Lagos. This led to a meeting with Opa Williams, who gaveBuchi a spot on his Nite of A thousand Laughs, and the rest was history…

Commented Evert van der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa, “It’s a real delight to welcome back Basketmouth and other shining lights of the vibrant Nigerian stand-up scene to our monthly Parker’s fixture.”

The evening will also feature the latest leg of the Comedy Central Open Mic Competition, with 3 up-and-coming comics selected to perform front of the live audience, and potentially earn the chance to make it to the finals onThursday 24 September.

Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parker’s kicks off at Parker’s Comedy & Jive, Montecasino, Johannesburg, at 8:00PM on Thursday March 26, 2015.  Highlights from the show will premiere on TV on Comedy Central on Monday 25 May at 09:10 PM.

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‘WIZKID IS HARD TO HANDLE’ BASKETMOUTH REVEALS ON MTV BASE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF.

LAGOS | NIGERIA: Fans of popular Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth are in for a swell time as Africa’s biggest music channel, MTV Base brings an exclusive scoop into the comedian’s life on this edition of the documentary, A Day in the Life Of.

While sharing interesting facts about his life with the MTV Base crew, the comedian also commented on his working relationship with Wizkid, which he jokingly described as “stressful”.

Amongst other things, the documentary features the lucky couple that won ‘From Base With Love’ competition as well as interesting facts about the comedian’s life.

You can catch Basketmouth's 'A Day in the Life Of' on Saturday March 21 and Sunday March 22, 2015 at 1:30PM and 11:30AM respectively on MTV Base Channel 322. 

Watch teasers from Basketmouth hangout here

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BASKETMOUTH's FIRST EVER PERFORMANCE AT COMEDY CENTRAL’s LIVE AT PARKER’S TO AIR JUNE 14TH

Basketmouth’s recent Comedy Central gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live at Parker’s went down a treat with South African comedy fans.   The comedy superstar, the first ever Nigerian to headline the series, won many new fans at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place at the legendary Johannesburg comedy venue, Parker’s Comedy & Jive (@ParkersComedy) on 24 April 2013.

Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouth holds the audience in the palm of his hand as he rolls out all the comedy stops to showcase his inimitable brand of humour.  Among the topics that get the audience laughing until they weep are his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it is like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, and tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!   

Supporting Basketmouth at the standup comedy showcase are “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones).

California native Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Mary and more. 

Chris Mapane is a South African comedian who has been on the comedy scene for around seven years, thanks to his extremely infectious energy and powerful on-stage presence.  Mapane’s star started shining back in the days when he mentored So You Think You Are Funny contestants, which led to being on the same stage with the likes of Terry Pheto and Lira, Brandy, Regina King and Vivica A Fox at the SA Sports Awards.  His skills earned him an Ikusasa Comedian of the Year nomination in 2012 as well as the opportunity to host the Olympics send-off event for the South African swimming team and the Telkom Foundation “Beacon of Hope” event, to mention just a few.  Featured in Destiny Man’s Power of 40, Mapane has recently tried his hand at acting, featuring in the David Kau directed film Taxi Ride, where he plays the lead.

A product of the Cape Comedy Collective's Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones burst into the limelight with signature confidence and sexy style.  This single mother brings her singular perspective as a young woman looking in vain for “Mr. Right”, to the great amusement and enlightenment of all.  Jones is a regular on SABC 3's Comedy Showcase and the Phat Joe Show.  Her shows, Doing It for the Money and Still Doing It with Tracy Klass have been big hits, along with her presence on 94.5 Kfm since 2003.  In fact, it was her stage performance that led her to radio when - while being interviewed on the station - she was asked to join the team. 

Launched in sub-Saharan Africa just under 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.     

To see Basketmouth at the top of his game, tune into Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parkers on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June 2013 at 19:55 WAT/20:55 CAT.

For further information about Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker's, please go to www.comedycentralafrica.com, www.facebook.com/comedycentralafrica or www.twitter.com/comedycentralAF.  To voice your views on Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s, please add #CCLAP to your tweets.  
 

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HILARIOUS VIDEO: COMEDY TITAN, BASKETMOUTH CELEBRATED ON THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW.

 … As BFS Presents The Best of Season 3

The 14th episode of MTV’s The Big Friday Show offers a full package of hilarious comedy, pranks, music and many more.

On this episode, the BFS team plan a special surprise for popular comedian and host for the show, Basketmouth in celebration of his hard work throughout the season. But guess who gets the bigger surprise? Prepare to laugh your heart out as Basketmouth 'generously' insults the BFS crew over his lovely cake. Don’t miss out on this Friday’s show to find out how the crew react to Basketmouth reaction.

The Big Friday Show will also air major highlights from this season starting with the best rib-cracking teasers of the season. Basketmouth will also take viewers down memory lane with memorable pranks played on top celebrities on the show.

Other exciting highlights featured on the show include the best of Dr Love, Mr One Pack, Jay Jay the stylist and the best of Celebrity Surprises.

Catch the show on Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday

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BASKETMOUTH LEAVES AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND AT COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE AT PARKERS

Basketmouth’s recent Comedy Central gig, Comedy Central Present’s Basketmouth Live at Parker’s went down a treat with South African comedy fans.   The comedy superstar, the first Nigerian to headline the series, won many new fans at the sell-out stand-up comedy gig, which took place on April 24^th at Parker’s Comedy & Jive,(@ParkersComedy), Johannesburg legendary comedy venue.

Transcending race and culture with his comic delivery, Basketmouth held the audience in the palm of his hand as he rolled out all the comedy stops to showcase his inimitable brand of humour.  Among the topics that had the audience laughing until they wept were his hilarious comments on Nigerian culture, what it was like to be a Nigerian in South Africa, the differences between a Nigerian couple fighting and a South African couple fighting, tips for guys on how to trick a girl into staying the night and tips for girls on how to avoid being tricked into staying the night!   

Commented Evert van der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa, “Basketmouth received the warmest welcome and the longest standing ovation we’ve ever seen - a triumphant endorsement of an artist at the top of his comedy powers, and sure proof that Nigerian comedy and comedians can cross borders and make get people laughing wherever they go.”

Supporting Basketmouth at the standup comedy showcase, which has been making comedy fans FOTFL for 18 months, wereComedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s were “Griff” (@2TRILLION), Chris Mapane  (@ChrisMapane) and Mel Jones (@IAmMelJones).

California native, Arlen “Griff” Griffin fulfilled a lifetime ambition to become a comedian after starting out at three years old entertaining patients at the convalescent homes where his mother worked.  After working the geriatric circuit for a couple of summers, Griffin’s destiny was settled and he has since made a name for himself as one of the leading comedians and on-air personalities in the USA, where he regularly opens for acts such as Beyoncé, New Edition, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hughley, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Dottie Peoples, Mary Mary and more. 

Chris Mapane is a South African comedian who has been on the comedy scene for around seven years, thanks to his extremely infectious energy and powerful on-stage presence. 

Mapane’s star started shining back in the days when he mentored So You Think You Are Funny contestants, which led to being on the same stage with the likes of Terry Pheto and Lira, Brandy, Regina King and Vivica A Fox at the SA Sports Awards.  His skills earned him an Ikusasa Comedian of the Year nomination in 2012 as well as the opportunity to host the Olympics sendoff event for the South African Swimming Team and the Telkom Foundation “Beacon of Hope” event, to mention just a few.  Featured in Destiny Man’s Power of 40, Mapane has recently tried his hand at acting, featuring in the David Kau directed filmTaxi Ride, where he plays the lead.

A product of the Cape Comedy Collective's Comedy Lab workshops, Mel Jones burst into the limelight with signature confidence and sexy style.  This single mother brings her singular perspective as a young woman looking in vain for “Mr. Right”, to the great amusement and enlightenment of all.  Jones is a regular on SABC 3's Comedy Showcase and the Phat Joe Show.  Her shows,Doing It for the Money and Still Doing It with Tracy Klass have been big hits, along with her presence on 94.5 Kfm since 2003.  In fact, it was her stage performance that led her to radio when - while being interviewed on the station - she was asked to join the team. 

Launched in sub-Saharan Africa just under 18 months ago, Comedy Central has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have beenChris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.     

To see Basketmouth at the top of his game, tune into Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parkers on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June 2013 at 19:55 WAT/20:55 CAT.

For further information about Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker's, please go to www.comedycentralafrica.com,www.facebook.com/comedycentralafrica or www.twitter.com/comedycentralAF.  To voice your views on Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s, please add #CCLAP to your tweets.     

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D’PRINCE, DAMMY KRANE AND CHIOMA CHUKWUKA STORM THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW SEASON FINALE

… Host, BasketMouth Gets Pranked On The Show

It’s a full house at the season finale of MTV’s The Big Friday Show!

This week, gorgeous Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka, Mavin’s D’Prince and talented popstar, DammyKrane will join comedian and host, BasketMouth as the special studio guests on the show.

The superstars will talk about their careers and how fans have helped build them to where they are presently. Fans will also send in questions to know more about the acts during the Ask/Reply segment.

On the Prank segment of this week’s special edition, host of the show, BasketMouth gets pranked by his own team. Find out what the BFS crew went through to successfully prank BasketMouth.

   

Other segments on the show will include the weekly BFS Vlog with the super active Vlogger, Stephanie who will give updates on the latest entertainment news and celebrity gossip as well as the weekly Big Friday Show Countdown.

One lucky viewer will also win the popular pool table with autographs from celebrities that have been on the show.

Catch the Big Friday Show on Friday this Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

Join the conversation on the BFS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MTV.Base.Big.Friday.Show or on twitter@BigFridayShow using the hashtag #BigFridayShow.

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O.C UKEJE STEALS THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW FROM BASKETMOUTH!

 This week, on your favourite programme, MTV’s The Big Friday Show, leading act and talented actor O.C Ukeje gracefully steals the limelight from host, comedian Basketmouth, with a hilarious twist.

What would you like to know about OC Ukeje? Find out as the talented artiste talks about his life career and more as Glo subscribers text in all their questions on the Ask/Reply segment.

And what happens when Oladeru Odunayo –with plenty of help from The Big Friday Show crew- plays a prank on his friend Pheel The World? You don't want to miss the fun.

It’s all about the brawn on this episode, as upcoming artist Kryztal must wash cars for an hour as her challenge. Lets see if beautiful Kryztal can win this challenge and move her career to the next level.

Stay trim and healthy with the hilarious Mr One Pack as he returns to share valuable tips on how to stay fit.

And don't forget you can get your weekly serving of the hottest entertainment gist in Nigeria and beyond on this week’s  Vlog segment brought to you by the beautiful Vlogger, Stephanie.

We’re counting down again! So don't miss out on the hottest music videos on the Nigerian music charts, right here on the weekly Glo Presents Big Friday Show Countdown.

Start your weekend with fireworks, catch The Big Friday show on Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

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OKPEKETE HIT MAKER, KCee, COHOSTS MTV's THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW

… Comedian Basketmouth Finally on the Hotseat!     

 

Lagos, Nigeria, March 22, 2013 :This week, number one TV show, The Big Friday Show will feature popular singer/songwriter Kingsley Okonkwo, better known as KCee of the defunct duo, KC Presh.

 

Popular comedian and host for the show, Basketmouth will have the “Okpekete” hit maker, KCee, as co-host and special studio guest for the week.

 

Don’t miss this week’s hilarious episode of the Big Friday Show as Basketmouth humorously describes his educational background.

 

KCee will not only speak on his journey to fame from Star Quest and his rising music career. He will also answer various questions from fans during the Ask/Reply segment who want to know more about him.

 

This week’s studio challenge will be given to upcoming act, Femi Knight, who will battle to get the opportunity to promote his music at the end of the show. 

 

On this week’s Prank Yo Peoples segment, lucky Glo subscriber, Ayodele Ibuola will prank her friend Aminat Ayoola with lots of help from the ever creative BFS team.

 

The other segments in this week's episode include the BFS Vlog with Vlogger Stephanie who will bring all the juicy details on your favourite celebrities. There will also be the weekly Big Friday Show Countdown and finally, Jay Jay the stylist, our fashion genius will enlighten you with important fashion tips to help enhance your lifestyle.

 

Start your weekend with The Big Friday Show this Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

 

Join the conversation on the BFS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MTV.Base.Big.Friday.Show or on twitter@BigFridayShow using the hashtag #BigFridayShow.

 

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TIMAYA REVEALS HIS SOFT SPOT ON MTV’s THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW

On this week’s episode of the number one entertainment TV programme in Nigeria, The Big Friday Show, we get to see an amazingly different side of the popular street pop king, Timaya. The “Malo Nogede” hit maker will get pranked on this week’s show by the BFS crew with the help of Timaya’s manager, Prince. Find out what brings out this very sensitive side of the award – winning act. Comedian and host for the show, Basketmouth will welcome Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo as the special studio guest on this week’s episode of the Big Friday Show.

The show which was shot in Ghana will see the Ghanaian actor talk about his career, play the xylophone with Basketmouth and also answer questions from fans in the Ask/Reply segment of the show. Lucky Glo subscriber, Christopher Adidi also gets a chance to surprise his fiancé, Temilade Azeez with Nigerian model, actor and winner of Big Brother Africa 2010, Uti Nwachukwu on the Celeb Surprise segment of the show.

Upcoming artiste, Natural Face will battle this week’s studio challenge with traditional musical instruments. Find out if he completes this challenge and gets to promote his music on the show. Other segments on the show include the Big Friday Show Vlog segment brought to you by favourite vlogger, Stephanie and the weekly Big Friday Show Countdown. Catch the Big Friday Show this Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.


You can also join the conversation on the BFS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MTV.Base.Big.Friday.Show or on twitter@BigFridayShow using the hashtag #BigFridayShow.

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BASKETMOUTH TO HOST COMEDY CENTRAL’s STAND UP SHOW IN SOUTH AFRICA

Comic genius Basketmouth is to become the first Nigerian to host prestigious comedy gig and TV show Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s. 

Basketmouth (@Basket_Mouth) has been snapped up by Africa’s only 24 hour comedy channel to helm and headline his own edition of the show in Johannesburg, South Africa on 24 April alongside well-known South African comedians.  Basketmouth will bring his own inimitable brand of comedy to the live gig at legendary comedy venueParker’s Comedy & Jive (@ParkersComedy), followed by a special telecast of Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parker’s, airing exclusively on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on Friday 14 June at 07:55 WAT/08:55 CAT.

Commented Basketmouth, "I am really buzzed to be reppin’ for Naija at Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s in April!  So watch out: the Nigerian invasion has begun!”

Commented Evert Van Der Veer, Head of Comedy Central, Africa, “It’s been our long-held ambition to include Nigerian comedians and comedy in our programming lineup - and what better way to start than with Basketmouth - the king of Nigerian comedy himself!”

Basketmouth), a.k.a. Bright Okpocha, is the leading light of the Nigerian comedy scene, making waves around the globe with his free-flowing storytelling and enthusiastic comedic performances.  Basketmouth’s profile has never been higher, with huge demand for his comedy gigs both at home and internationally, including an upcoming tour of Europe in April 2013.  When he’s not touring, you can regularly find Basketmouth presiding over the comedic chaos at MTV Base’s late night TV show,The Big Friday Show (MTV Base, DStv Channel 322), a joyous mash up of music, comedy, celebrities, pranks and news.

Launched just over 12 months ago, Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) has successfully lured South Africa’s top comics into hosting its regular monthly stand-up gig.  Among the many brilliant funnymen and women to grace the stage at Parker’s Comedy & Jive have been Chris Forrest, Kurt Schoonraad, Tumi Morake, Al Prodgers, Joey Rasdien, Barry Hilton, Loyiso Gola, Tats Nkonzo and Stuart Taylor.     

For further information about Comedy Central Presents Basketmouth Live at Parker's, please go towww.comedycentralafrica.com, www.facebook.com/comedycentralafrica or www.twitter.com/comedycentralAF.  To voice your views on Basketmouth’s participation in Comedy Central Presents…Live at Parker’s, please add #CCLAP to your tweets.    

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SARKODIE, MAJID MICHEL, SAMINI, BASKETMOUTH FOR GHANA’S SPECIAL EDITION OF MTV’s BIG FRIDAY SHOW

This week’s episode of Nigeria’s number one weekly program, the Big Friday show storms the city of Accra in Ghana. Following the long line of Ghana’s finest who have graced the award-winning show, Ghanaian artiste, Samini will be this week’s studio guest. The popular act will talk about his career and answer questions from fans who want to know all about their favourite artiste in the Ask/Reply segment on the show.

In this week’s teaser, Basketmouth will battle Samini in the art of Reggae but the Ghanaian star will show him how reggae is really done in Ghana. Don’t miss this hilarious episode of the BFS This week’s episode will also feature BET award winner, Sarkodie who pays a surprise visit to a fan, Nana Sakyi Djan planned by Nana’s friend and lucky Glo subscriber, Sharon Manor. Popular Ghanaian actor and ladies’ man, Majid Michel, will get pranked on the show. Tune in to watch the BFS crew play a fast one on the Ghanaian super star.

Upcoming act, Kesse, will also be given this week’s studio challenge. Don’t miss this week’s episode as he will be given a huge bowl of “garri” to drink. Find out if he completes his task and gets the chance to promote himself on the show. The other segments in this week’s episode include The Big Friday Show Vlog segment with favourite vlogger, Stephanie, as well as The Big Friday Show Countdown. Catch the show on Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

Join the conversation on the BFS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MTV.Base.Big.Friday.Show or on twitter @BigFridayShow using the hashtag #BigFridayShow.

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MTV's Big Friday Show Gives Special Tribute to Goldie + HILARIOUS VIDEO

BOVI TORTURES BASKETMOUTH WITH COLD PRESSING IRON ON THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW!

... BFS Gives Special Tribute to Goldie On The Show.

What happens when you put two amazing comedians in a room? Find out on this week’s episode on MTV’s The Big Friday Show with popular host BasketMouth and studio guest for the week, Bovi.

In this week’s teaser, Bovi will give BasketMouth a huge scare interrogating him on one issue while Basketmouth unknowingly gives excuses for another. Don’t miss this episode as both comedians will crack you up.

The sixth episode of the new season will also feature a special BFS tribute to the talented singer Goldie (Susan) Harvey whose tragic death on February 14th shook colleagues and fans within Nigeria and beyond.

Upcoming act, PM Wizzy’s studio challenge for the week will see him moving around the streets of Lagos interviewing people. Find out if he’s able to complete his task so as to promote his music at the end of the show. The other segments in this week’s episode include BFS Vlog segment presented by favourite Vlogger, Stephanie, the weekly BFS Countdown and the Ask/Reply segment to know more about studio guest, Bovi. 

Start your weekend with the Big Friday Show on Friday on MTV Base at 8:00pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at
9:30pm on Wednesday.

Join the conversation on the BFS Facebook page or on twitter @BigFridayShow using the hashtag #BigFridayShow.

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Banky W, Olamide, Van Vicker Light Up the Big Friday Show Christmas Special.

 It sure is the season to be jolly! In the holiday spirit, The Big Friday Show presents two studio guests on this week’s special episode of The Big Friday show, - EME boss Banky W and rapper, Olamide! The BFS crew shook things up a bit in this special edition by having two upcoming artists Ruby and Kmos who were given this week's studio task to carry out.

Find out who gets to showcase their talent on the show this Friday. On this week's Celeb Surprise segment, a lucky Glo subscriber Ifeoma Anene surprised her friend Chi Chi with comedian and Big Friday Show host; Basketmouth right on the set of the Big Friday Show! This week's Celeb Prank was on Nollywood/Ghollywood star Van Vicker, while Dr.Love was also there to give his advice on relationship issues. Catch up on your favourite superstars, don’t miss The Big Friday’s Vlog segment with Stephanie as she lets you in on all the juicy details in the world of entertainment. The other segments in this week’s show includes the Ask/Reply segment where Glo subscribers text in questions to know more about the studio guests and our weekly Glo presents Big Friday Show Countdown. Have a jolly holiday!

Catch this episode of MTV’s The Big Friday Show on Friday on MTV Base at 8:30pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

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WAJE GOES ALL OUT ON MTV's BIG FRIDAY SHOW

WAJE GOES ALL OUT ON MTV's BIG FRIDAY SHOW ... As Vector Gets Pranked! Lagos|Nigeria: If you have been wondering who is behind the amazing voice on

PSquare's award winning track in 2008, "Do Me", she is none other than the sultry and powerful vocalist, Waje!

 The award winning songstress who made her major music debut into the Nigerian entertainment industry with the song, "Kolo" has since become one of Nigeria's biggest female vocalists. This week on Nigeria's favorite award winning TV program, The Big Friday Show, Waje will take us through her struggle to fame through music in an exclusive interview with comedian and host of the show, BasketMouth. The singer will also answer different questions thrown to her by fans who want to know more about the talented artiste. 

The BFS crew went all out again this week to prank one of the biggest rapper of our time. The Multi award winning act, Vector the Viper got pranked on the show. Don't miss this hilarious segment of The Big Friday Show. Former U.S based singer and Soul Muzic signee, Zaina will also feature on this week’s show on the Studio Challenge segment. Find out if Zania scales through this week's challenge and gets to showcase what she's got. What would you do if you got the chance to meet your favourite celeb? On this week's celeb surprise segment, lucky Ghanaian Glo subscriber Theodora Atta-Peters surprises her sister Georgette Atta- Peters with her celebrity mentor - Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim.Catch up with bubbly BFS Vlogger, Stephanie as she lets us in on the
latest entertainment and celebrity news on the Vlog segment. Don't forget to tune in to get answers to all your questions on love and relationship issues from Dr. Love. Don’t miss the TV show of the year! Catch episode 9 of season 3 of The Big Friday Show tonight on MTV Base at 8:30pm CAT, in Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm, in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm and on AIT in Nigeria at 9:30pm on Wednesday.

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DammyKrane Pranks Burna Boy on MTV’s The Big Friday Show

This week on leading entertainment TV program, The Big Friday Show, Rave of the moment, Burna Boy joined comedian and host, Basketmouth. The UK returnee and ladies man spoke about his music career and his epic break to fame with his “Like to Party” track. Burna also answered questions from viewers in the ASK/REPLY segment as he played a game of foosball with Basket Mouth. Also on this episode, the BFS crew got young and energetic Dammykrane to play a very hilarious prank on Burna Boy bringing out an interesting side of this week’s studio guest.

Following the tradition of the show, young rapper, Teddy Temz was the upcoming act of the week as he faced this week’s studio challenge and got the chance to showcase his impressive talent. The BFS crew went all out again this week on the Celeb Surprise segment as lucky Glo subscriber, Monday surprised his wife, Eno with a surprise visit from award winning singer, Ego. The sultry singer also took Eno for a quick session in the studio.

Bubbly Vlogger, Stephanie also gives the latest entertainment news around the globe on the vlog segment. Other segments on the show include the weekly countdown of Nigerian hit tracks on the Big Friday Show countdown. Catch The Big Friday Show 8 every Friday on MTV Base at 8:30pm CAT. In Nigeria on STV at 6pm and11pm. In Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm and in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm.

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VIDEO: "YOU HAVE AN INFECTIOUS DISEASE" - DR SID TELLS BASKETMOUTH

Talented popstar and Mavin Records signee recently went back to his medical side on this week's episode of MTV's The Big Friday Show.  Popular comedian and host for the show, BasketMouth who came to see a doctor for a normal check up was diagnosed with an infectious disease known as "Hilarity" by the star guest, DR SID.  Catch this exciting episode of the Big Friday Show on MTV Base at 8:30pm, In Nigeria on STV at 6pm and11pm, in Ghana on Viasat1 TV at 5pm and in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm.   Watch the teaser here: http://vimeo.com/51668557

The Big Friday Show: Teaser (S3 E3) from MTV Base Africa on Vimeo.

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RAMSEY NOUAH JOINS BRYMO AND SARKODIE ON MTV'S BIG FRIDAY SHOW!

Nigeria’s leading entertainment TV show, The Big Friday Show continues to set the pace and this week, three major celebrities will feature on the 13^th edition of the TV show.

Ghana’s favourite and BET award winner, Sarkodie will join the league of prestigious celebrities who have been pranked on The Big Friday Show.

Brymo is the studio guest on this week’s episode, which airs on MTV Base at 7:30pm (8:30pm CAT). The Chocolate City hit-maker lets fans in on some of his success secrets. He also speaks on challenges on his path to stardom.

BFS Vlogger, Stephanie will be our host on the Big Friday Show Vlog segment where she brings fans up to speed on the happenings in the entertainment scene in and out of Nigeria.

Based on popular demand, this week’s show will also feature Celeb Surprise where a popular celebrity will visit a huge fan of theirs. Lucky Glo subscriber of the week, Tunde Daniel presents his wife, Lola Daniel with a pleasant surprise as Nollywood veteran and ladies man, Ramsey Noah pays her a surprise visit with the help of the BIG FRIDAY SHOW crew. Ramsey Noah will present 2 Galaxy Tabs to Tunde and Lola at the end of the visit.

Fast rising music group, Grip Boys will also be featured on this week’s episode. They will be given a challenge so as to promote their music at the end of the show.

Rib cracking segment, Dr Love a.k.a the official pimp daddy of hearts is also on the show as we see Dr Love give hilarious but sincere advise on love and relationship issues.

To catch all the fun details, news updates and past episodes, like The Big Friday Show FaceBook on the official Big Friday Show Page: http://www.facebook.com/MTV.Base.Big.Friday.Show#. Also follow the Big Friday Show on twitter: @BigFridayShow

You can also catch The Big Friday Show on Friday on MTV Base at 7:30pm (8:30pm CAT). In Nigeria on STV at 6pm and 11pm, in Ghana on Viasat 1 TV at 5pm (Ghanaian time) and in Benin Republic on ORTB at 9:30pm.

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ELDEE AND TINSEL STAR, GIDEON OKEKE TAKE OVER MTV’s BIG FRIDAY SHOW!

This week on Nigeria’s favourite weekly show, “The Big Friday Show” hosted by Ace comedian, Basket Mouth multiple award-winning artiste and record label exec eLDee joins talented actor and Star Quest host, GIDEON OKEKE to deliver enough entertainment to last us the weekend.

Following the tradition of the popular show, there will be The Big Friday Show Vlog segment hosted by Stephanie who gives weekly updates on what goes on in the entertainment world.

This week’s episode of popular segment THE BIG Friday SHOW PRANK is definitely a hilarious one –with eLDee on the receiving end.

The eighth episode of The Big Friday Show also features upcoming artist, JAMAL who will be given a task/studio challenge to complete in order to promote his music at the end of the show.

Other fun-filled segments in the show include the ASK/REPLY where Glo subscribers send in their questions for the celebrity guest via SMS, “MEET ME” where Michael is the lucky winner for this week’s show and gets to meet GIDEON.

Don’t forget the weekly Glo presents Big Friday Show Countdown and also, the hilarious WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? Segment.

This week’s episode was shot at Twin Peaks lounge in Lekki, Lagos.

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YORI YORI STARS, BRACKET ON THE BIG FRIDAY SHOW!

Mode 9 Gets Pranked this week!

The popular duo, Bracket who have earned a massive fan base across Africa with their distinctive music are the celebrity guests on this week’s episode of Nigeria’s favourite weekly show, The Big Friday Show.

Bracket will join the league of top Nigerian celebrities from different fields in the entertainment industry who have graced the popular show.

As usual, there is the Vlog segment which is hosted by hot new Vlogger Stephanie who updates us on latest happenings in the entertainment scene.

There is also the popular and much loved segment, “The Big Friday Prank Show”. On this episode, we see multi-award winning rap icon, Mode 9 get pranked big time. This week’s prank show will definitely blow your minds!

The seventh episode of The Big Friday Show also features upcoming artist, EMZO who will be given a task/studio challenge to complete in order to promote his music at the end of the show.

The other segments in this week’s show includes the ASK/REPLY where Glo users send in questions for the celebrity guest. There is also the “MEET ME” segment where a lucky Glo subscriber meets BRACKET and also asks them questions.

Don’t forget to watch the weekly Big Friday Show Countdown and the hilarious “WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?”

The seventh episode of the Big Friday Show was shot at Twin Peaks Lounge in Lekki Lagos hosted by Ace comedian and host, BASKETMOUTH.

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