Bash the Entertainer: Behind the Smile
‘Social media star Bash the Entertainer is known to his three million fans for his infectious laugh and Bash opens up about using comedy to fight racism and his battles with mental health.’
BBC Scotland (1 x 30 mins)
Dir: Stewart Kyasimire / Produced by Create Anything / Blazing Griffin
Synopsis
Director Stewart Kyasimire gets rare behind-the-scenes access to Scottish social media sensation Bachala Mbunzama - aka Bash the Entertainer. He is loved by his three million followers and has a staggering tally of over three billion combined video views.
This film takes you into his world and shows his fans what life is like behind the smile. When Bash isn’t making the world laugh with videos like his famous Rhianna reaction video, or TikTok hit CEO of Copying Sounds, Bash gives us an exclusive insight into how he uses comedy to fight racism and his battles with mental health.
The film also explores the story of how Bash came to Glasgow from the Democratic Republic of Congo, seeking asylum as a refugee with his mother and siblings. He talks about experiencing his first racist encounter in a Glasgow primary school and fitting into life in Scotland.
Bash would like to share his story to inspire anyone who has faced adversity in their lives and let them know that you don’t have to let negativity get in the way of your dreams.
BBC Scotland - Dir: Stewart Kyasimire / Create Anything & Blazing Griffin
Bash the Entertainer: ‘I used comedy to fight racism’
Known for his smile and infectious laugh, Bash has become hugely popular across social media, where he is the self-titled ‘CEO of bringing Smiles’ to his 1.5 Million followers on TikTok.
Posting every day and working for brands as big as KFC, Adidas and the NFL, Bachala Mbunzama - or Bash as he is more commonly known - has achieved a phenomenal level of social media fame and personal success.
But how did Bash get to where he is now?
Comedian Bash The Entertainer tells of his childhood in Scotland including some of the racism he encountered.
“I Love this❤️... We do see you smiling, laughing and having this contagious happiness every time you post. I started following you because of your laughter. As a nurse I know that’s gotta be hard to do every day. I go through the same thing. Thank you for sharing this part of you.”
