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Fans react as Comedian Baskmouth announces ‘engagement’ with pretty lady

An announcement by popular Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly called Basketmouth has stirred reactions and conversations on social media

Basketmouth, who was previously married to Elsie Okpocha for 12 years, on Thursday, September 12th, via an Instagram page, shared a beautiful photo of himself and a lady simply identified as Victoria Eze donning a ring that looks like an engagement ring.

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The veteran comedian caption the post: “About to step into the next chapter of my life.”

The post from the father-of-three, who hails from Abia State has sparked several reactions amongst his fans on social media with many questioning the authenticity of the ‘new life chapter,’ others are suggesting the photo to be from a skit or movie.

One tall_kwin wrote: “New chapter ke…..Chapter wey u don pass before.”

f8warrihobaby wrote: “Life and direct it’s a man’s world square and unf@ir. Man after 3 abi 4 children will still marry fresh. Woman with even 1 pikin na with God’s intervention. It is a man’s world indeed.”

oloriadesewa1apparel wrote: “This one dey act movie 😂😂 after 10yrs anniversary with 4 kids I will believe.”

onyinyengonadi wrote: “That’s the only comeback they have.”

diaryofamillegenzmom wrotee: ”Rumor confirmed,na collabo.”

sabiigirlfashion wrote: “To believe or not to believe? 🙄😅😅 Make I hold my congratulations fess.”

mabel_okwu wrote: Divorce one, marry the next. God Abeg!!!”

In December 2022,  Basketmouth released a statement on social media announcing that he and Elsie were going their separate ways.

Basketmouth announced on his verified social media page, where he disclosed the difficult decision to part ways with his wife.

The comedian noted that he and Elsie would not deprive their children of all necessary attention as parents.

He further asked the public to respect their privacy to go through their separation phase.

He wrote, “As much as it pains me to bring my personal life to the public space, this is an unavoidable situation. After much deliberation, my wife and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage.

“As we move forward separately, we will continue to work together to give our beautiful children all the care and love—guidance and support they need. We humbly ask that you respect our privacy as we navigate these times. Thank you.”

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