“I really was just that boy down the road” says comedian in thankful message

Popular comedian Basketmouth, 37, yesterday bagged an endorsement deal with Malta Guinness.

The new business deal for Bright Okpocha moved him to write an appreciative message to his fans and supporters.

In the message Basketmouth wrote “I really was just that boy down the road with nothing more than a big dream and a bigger God...turns out that's all anyone really needs.

“He raised men to favour me, gave me talent that is making way for me and bringing me before kings.”

He further wrote “When I look back, I can't tell how I got here but the one thing I know is that every single person that has bought a cd with my face on the cover, attended my concert, cheered me on, liked my post, clicked the ' follow' button, laughed at my jokes, taken a selfie, said 'hello' on the streets, waved from a distance, criticized me constructively, told me the truth, loved me....every single one of you.

“I wish I knew every name or could remember every face, but in my heart, that's where you live. You made me, and I'm sincerely grateful.

"To every brand that I represent, it's an honour. I'm proud to be by your side, this is only just the beginning because that boy down the road, he’s still the same guy...still armed with a big dream, and an even bigger God.”

Bright Okpocha hands down was the biggest and hottest stand-up comedian in Nigeria for 2015.