Nigerian actor and comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly brown as Basketmouth has explained why he didn’t participate in the 2023 general elections.

Taking to his Instagram page the comedian explained that he had shows outside of Nigeria and that his international shows were planned a year before to secure a good venue.

Basketmouth wrote, “I have always spoken up about the wrongs in this country. It’s quite unfortunate that I missed elections this year. However, my international show are planned one year so as to secure the date and venue.

“To have changed my date on such short notice would have been a logistical hazard not to myself but to the whole crew. Elections have not always been in February.

According to him, “I am proud of every Nigerian Youth for taking a stand. Thank you to my true fans that understood and still came out for me.”