In a interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, popular Nigerian comedian and actor, AY, revealed the genesis of his feud with fellow comedian Basketmouth. This comes after AY had called out Basketmouth's "uncontrollable superiority complex" during an Instagram Q&A session in 2022. AY stated that he had to avoid Basketmouth's "incessant childishness" for his own sanity. Shedding more light on the controversial statement, AY narrated how his issue with Basketmouth began in 2006.
According to AY, Basketmouth used to get multiple gigs like weddings on a Saturday, and he would attend one, leave the venue, and catch up at another venue, requiring someone else to stand in for him. AY saw this as an opportunity to get gigs and make money. One day, AY got Basketmouth's endorsement to stand in for him at a gig, which would have paid N30,000. After the event, AY did not receive his payment, and Basketmouth lied to him that the event host was not pleased with his job, to avoid paying him. AY said that he had not received the payment two weeks after the event, and he was starving and in need of money. AY confronted Basketmouth about the payment, and Basketmouth gave excuses about the payment not being remitted. AY was persistent in getting his payment, and eventually, he found out that the payment had been made long before the event. AY forwarded messages between the event organizers and Basketmouth, and they started fighting each other over the issue. AY said he did not do it to get at Basketmouth but because he was hungry and needed food on the table at the time.
Watch the full interview below as AY speaks more about his feud with Basketmouth.
