Fans blast Basketmouth for cracking crude rape joke
One of the most influential comedian in the coutry, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth is getting loads of critisicm from friends and followers on the social media (facebook and twitter) over his “rape joke” Sunday.
Most followers felt the joke he posted on his facebook account
encourages rape, and within a few hours it went viral, he was under
severe criticism, with some followers calling on telecommunications
giant, Globacom, to terminate his deal as an ambassador of the company.
The controversial joke is about dating scene involving white girls and
African girls, with many arguing that the comedian encouraged rape at
the 9th attempt.
He later apologised to his fans and assured them that he would never encourage any act of violence against women.
The comedian has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry
with international concerts and opened gigs that included the likes of
Joe, Boyz II Men, Sean Paul, Wyclef Jean, Kool & The Gang, Akon, Dru
Hill, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Fat Joe, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Chris
Brown and many more.
Below is the excerpt of the joke...
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