In a rather unexpected turn of events, which nobody saw coming, Nigerian comedy giants, Basketmouth and AY Makun have now officially buried their infamous 18-year feud. For nearly twenty years, these two giants had been at daggers’ end, with a series of stories running in the dailies over the lingering disagreements. But in a refreshing turn of events, peace has finally prevailed.
The surprise reconciliation was announced on Wednesday via a jovial Instagram post from Basketmouth. In the now-viral video, Basketmouth and AY are captured in candid and warm fashion.
The video humorously shows Basketmouth asking AY for advice after a prior conversation he had with legendary actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly called RMD. Casual yet significant, the interaction between the two comedians signals the end of an era of tension.
AY also shared the now viral video on his own page, further sealing the two’s new found cordial relationship. The reaction was instant with fans, colleagues, and celebrities flooding the comment sections with expressions of joy and relief.
