Basketmouth opens bar in Akoka, Yaba

The funny man has opened a bar located at 12 University road, Akoka, Yaba. emBARssy lounge and bar was opened last weekend (22nd, 23rd and 24th June) and it's owned by Okpocha Bright (basketmouth) Jide Salako and Kayode Peters.

A few of what they offer at the lounge when you continue...



Open to the general public from 12pm till mid night, EmBARssy bar and lounge is a modest and sophisticated relaxing space where guests can come unwind after the everyday hustle of the workplace. We offer the finest drinks and liquor to our esteemed customers with premium service from our courteous staffs ensuring a pleasant evening of excitement and entertainment. We have entertainment in the form of our in-house DJs as well as from our opening comedy night activities, Friday Nite Laffs, One night stand as well as our monthly comedy and music show Laffs 'n' Jamz. The lounge will also host Ladies Night, Saturday Nite Fever and Open mic nights in what should be a feature rich space for relaxation, recreation and excitement.

Friday nite Laffs comedy performances are designed to usher in the weekend break and relaxation essential after the hectic schedule of a working week while Sunday’s One night stand ensures our guests are charged up and ready for the subsequent week.

Friday nite laffs: Each Friday nights at the Embarssy will feature Stand-up comedy performances by a selection of some of the best comedians in Nigeria. With back to back performances, our MCs for each night will be reputable comedian in the Nigerian comedy industry and our guests are guaranteed professional performances throughout the night.

One night stand: Every Sunday nights will similarly include comedy acts however this will be a performance of a kind where 1 notable comedian for the Sunday night will thrill the crowd to a nonstop 1 hour performance.

 Ladies Night: A night for the ladies every Wednesdays with free drinks for ladies between 7pm to 8pm. An exclusive night for the divas and sisters can dance till their hearts content while also being treated to inspired music for the ladies.

Open Mic Night: Every Thursdays will feature ‘talent’ performances by upcoming comics and other members of the crowd who feel the urge to express their veiled skills in comedy, poetry and/or music.

 Saturday Nite Fever: will be a night of grooving and jive with the house Dj serenading our guests to the best of the best of Nigerian and international music in classy ambience of the EmBARssy bar and lounge.

Laffs ‘n’ Jamz: Our hugely popular comedy and music brand concert for very last Saturday of each month will be making its comeback at the EmBARssy bar and lounge. Reservations for the maximum number of 100 persons will be required for access to the lounge for Laffs ‘n’ Jamz. Please call Kayode (+2348023276251) or KP (+2348023000206) to make your booking in advance.