THE seventh edition of the reality TV show, Big Brother Africa began last Sunday at the re-designed house at the Sesani Studio in South Africa. Tagged Big Brother Stargame, it has 35 participants who will vie to cart away the winner takes all star prize of USD300,000.As always, the first surprise of the show was a new format that sees contestants doubling up to play in the 91-day series. Also at the unveiling, seven celebrity housemates were announced to be part of Africa's biggest reality TV show. In this category, stylish entertainer, stand-up comedian and television producer, DKB from Ghana, talented rap act, Prezzo from Kenya, award-winning songstress, Lady May from Namibia, pop music sensation, Goldie from Nigeria, and model and businesswoman, Barbz from South Africa.Others are successful R&B diva, Mampi from Zambia, and popular, soulful musician, Roki from Zimbabwe make the list.Other Nigerians on the show are 29 years old Ola Bakare, an interior designer who lives in Lagos and 25 years old fashion designer, Chris, both fun-loving people. While Ola says he will give each housemate a percentage of his money if he wins, Chris simply says he has a lot to give back to Africa.The other housemates from other countries include Roki from Zimbabwe, Seydou from Angola, Esperanca from Angola, Edith from Botswana, Eve from Botswana and Keitta and Mildred from Ghana. Others are Malonza from Keya, Alex from Kenya, Luke from Liberia, Nafe from Malawi, Wati from Malawi, Jessica from Namibia and Junia from Namibia.Title sponsor for Big Brother Stargame is Coca-Cola and produced for M-Net's AfricaMagic by Endemol of South Africa. Also returning to the Big Brother stage as series presenter is one of Nigeria's most famous faces IK Osakioduwa; it marks his fourth appearance at the forefront of the show since taking on the role in 2009.The Big Brother house, a character in its own right, returns as well, studded with 53 cameras and 120 microphones. Once again, the house, which can simply be described as style meeting elegance, features a bold new design in line with the theme of the series, which is a contrasting combination of retro-fusion and glittering glam all the way.Clearly, there are two contradictory styles at play. One is definitely inspired by the diners of 1950s Hollywood, colorful pastels and bold bright shapes accentuated by the iconic black and white check patterns, bringing back memories of jukeboxes, bunk beds and soda fountains. The other is sleek and sophisticated, echoing a classy and exclusive dance club where opulence and luxury are the keys to a good time. Polished glass, gold finishes and delicate accessories are the latest images from Big Brother Africa.
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