By Zika Sonia in Benin city
Nigerian Comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth has been knighted by the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth.
The comedian announced the news on Friday 13th of January on his Instagram account.
According to his post, he was knighted as official lord of the ribs at the Buckingham palace by Queen Elizabeth II.
Basketmouth is officially the first Nigerian comedian to receive a knighthood.