Basketmouth, AY Makun share touching reunion after 18 years beef

After 18 years of tension, Nigerian comedy icons Ayodeji Richard Makun, known as AY Comedian, and Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, have finally buried the hatchet. Their emotional reconciliation took place during a candid episode of AY's "The Glass House Podcast," marking the end of one of the longest-standing feuds in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

In a video shared on AY’s Instagram page, the once-estranged comedians were seen in high spirits, laughing, trading stories, and reflecting on how much time had passed. The duo opened up about their “new realities,” making it clear that their journey of misunderstanding had finally come to an end. At one point, AY playfully referred to Basketmouth as “a beast who doesn’t forgive,” a remark that drew hearty laughter from his fellow comedian, signaling the lighthearted tone of their reunion.

AY, visibly excited, captioned the post with a heartfelt message, announcing, “After 18 years of incessant misunderstandings, join me and @Basketmouth on my Glass House Podcast for an unforgettable conversation! Tune in as we share stories, laughs, and insights on our new realities.”

The reconciliation sparked joy across social media, as fans and entertainment industry colleagues celebrated the long-awaited resolution. Many praised AY and Basketmouth for their maturity, with their reunion seen as a powerful message of unity, forgiveness, and healing in the Nigerian entertainment scene. The moment has been hailed as a defining milestone, signaling a new chapter for both comedians and their devoted followers.