Kenya Urban Afro band Elani is set to perform this Sunday

Thursday

Urban Afro group band Elani based in Nairobi Kenya is made up of Bryan Chweya, Maureen Kunga and Wambui Ngugi. The multitalented Musicians | Songwriters | Vocalists formed shortly after they met in 2008 and take their name from the Giriama word for “light”. They have shared the stage with numerous local artists, including Eric Wainaina, Sauti Sol and Suzzana Owiyo, as well as South Africa’s Jonathan Butler and Anthony David from the USA with their mission that has always been to put East Africa on the musical map through producing quality music in the industry.

They have worked on several songs like Jana Usiku,Milele,KooKoo,Zuzu,Hapo Zamani and Barua Ya Dunia “letter to the world” a song about perseverance that was recorded at Eric Musyoka’s studio in October 2012 and released just over a year later.

Elani now bring their special brand of Afro rock-pop to the Big Brother Africa stage, representing Kenya and getting the crowd moving for another nail-biting eviction show com this sunday.

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DJ Twist set for the Big Brother Channel O party this Friday

Wednesday

Jose Joao, better known as DJ Twist sprightly host of The Empty Fridge on Fresh FM is set to fire up the turn tables at Friday night’s famous Channel O party. Representing Namibia this week, DJ Twist is elated to have been invited to herd this sheep of party-hungry Hotshots, and after last Friday's thrills and spills this was a party we didn't want to miss.
We caught up with the electrifying MC and jockey for a quick catch up.
Well versed in various musical genres DJ Twist expressed a soft-spot he has for old school music. This seems to be a growing trend amongst DJ’s and musicians. That being said however, he love giving the crowd what they want which is often the latest and freshest.
From a young and tender age Twist has always been an entertainer but was set to follow in the producer-footsteps of his father and even considering embarking on an upright path as a lawyer. Boy are we glad the lad came to his senses and headed for a radio station to pursue music. He has since been serving Namibia the finest of dance tunes.
His musical influences include DJ’s Bantu Soul, Euphonik, Kent and jazz pianist Bob James for texture. With all these layers the housemates are in for a party like no other.
Twist reckons he’d do well as a housemate but figures Luis and Permithias are a good pair to represent Namibia.
We look forward to a stellar set by DJ Twist at the Channel O party on Friday night.

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Press Release: Correction to Big Brother Hotshots voting process

Tuesday

M-Net and Endemol South Africa have taken immediate steps to address an error that occurred during the Nomination Announcement on Big Brother Hotshots on Monday evening, 13 October 2014. The name of Permithias was erroneously omitted from the list of this week’s nominated housemates and was not made available as a voting option for viewers on the relevant platforms.
Housemates made their nominations on Sunday evening. Frankie received 8 nominations, Tayo and JJ received 7 each Permithias received 6, Esther received 5, Sabina received 4, and Lilian and Laveda received 3 nominations each.
M-Net and Endemol South Africa have taken the following steps to correct this error and to ensure that the voting process is fair to all nominated housemates:

1. All voting platforms, except SMS, will be closed as of 11:00 CAT on Tuesday 14 October.
2. Big Brother’s nominee read will happen on Tuesday 14 October after the broadcast of the Daily Highlights show at 20:30 CAT on all relevant channels, so that the housemates and viewers are aware of the full list of nominees.
3. All votes, including SMS votes, for the period Monday 13 October 20:30 CAT to Tuesday 14 October 20:30 CAT will be verified by auditors SizweNtsalubaGobodo on Tuesday 14 October 20:30 and will be excluded from the accumulated vote count for Sunday 19 October.
4. Charges for all SMS votes received between Monday 13 October 20:30 CAT and Tuesday 14 October 20:30 CAT will be reversed (users will be refunded).
5. Voting will reopen on all platforms directly after the housemates have been informed of the relevant nominees on Tuesday 14 October after the Daily Highlights Show, 20:30 CAT.

The nine housemates nominated for eviction on Sunday 19 October are therefore: Esther; Ellah (both Uganda); Frankie (Rwanda); JJ (Zimbabwe); Laveda (Tanzania); Lilian; Tayo (both Nigeria); Sabina (Kenya) and Permithias (Namibia). Eight of the housemates are up for eviction based on nominations received from their fellow housemates, while Ellah is up for eviction after Head of House Samantha used her powers to add her to the list. Ellah will not be informed of her nomination until Sunday evening when Samantha reveals her decision during the Live Eviction Show.
M-Net and Endemol South Africa apologise to viewers for the error and can confirm that the correction will have no bearing on the results of the eviction vote on Sunday 19 October, due to the independent auditing process verified by SizweNtsalubaGobodo.
There are four ways to vote for your favourite housemate each week:

1. Via SMS
2. Via WeChat
3. Via www.bigbrotherafrica.com
4. Via the mobisite on your mobile phone SMS Voting

To vote via SMS: Text the keyword ‘Vote’, followed by the name of the housemate to the short code number for your country. For example SMS “Vote Uti” to 22626. SMS’s are charged as applicable per specific network tariff. VAS rates apply. Free minutes do not apply. Please note that you can vote 100 times by SMS per mobile number during each voting period.
The SMS numbers for each country are:
Botswana
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Mascom               P 2.50                    16626
Orange                 P 2.50                    16626
BE MOBILE          P 2.50                    16626
Ghana
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
MTN                     GHS 0.60              1474
Vodafone             GHS 0.60              1474
GLO                     GHS 0.60              1474
Tigo                      GHS 0.60              1474
Airtel                     GHS 0.60              1474
Kenya
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Safaricom            KES 20                   22626
Orange                 KES 20                   22626
Airtel                     KES 20                   22626
Malawi
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
TNM                     MK 60.00             15626
Airtel                     MK 60.00             15626
Mozambique
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
mcel                     20MT                     99026
Vodacom             20MT                     99026
Namibia
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
MTC                    N$ 2.50                 15626
TN Mobile           N$ 2.50                 15626
Nigeria
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
MTN                   N75                        34350
Airtel                   N 75                       34350
Globacom           N 75                       34350
Etisalat                N 75                       34350
Rest Of Africa
Tariff                     Short Code
Int’nl Rates         +2783142100414
Rwanda
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Tigo                      RWF 50                 1616
MTN                     RWF 50                 1616
Airtel                     RWF 50                 1616
South Africa
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Vodacom               R 1.50                    34624
MTN                      R 1.50                    34624
CellC                     R 1.50                    34624
8TA                       R 1.50                    34624
Virgin                    R 1.50                    34624
Tanzania, United Republic of
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Vodacom             TSH 600                15426
Tigo                      TSH 600                15426
Zantel                   TSH 600                15426
Airtel                     TSH 600                15426
Uganda
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
UTL                       500 UGX               8884
Warid                    500 UGX               8884
MTN                      500 UGX               8884
Airtel                     500 UGX               8884
Orange                  500 UGX               8884
Zambia
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
MTN                      Kwacha 2.50       3003
Zamtel                  Kwacha 2.50       3003
Airtel                     Kwacha 2.50       3003
Zimbabwe
Operator             Tariff                     Short Code
Econet                  US $0.50               15626
Netone                  US $0.50               15626
Telecel                  US $0.50               15626
WeChat Voting
Voting on WeChat is free. To vote via WeChat on your mobile phone, go to your app store and download the WeChat app. Create your profile, then search for BigBrotherAfrica and add the account. You can then start voting on WeChat, up to 100 times per mobile phone number during a valid voting period.
Website and mobile site voting
Voting on the website and on the mobile site is free and you are allowed to vote 100 times per cellphone number on the website and again 100 times per cellphone number on the mobile site during a valid voting period.

Source: DTSV

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Idris Loses it on Goitse

Idris in the diary room last night let biggie know of a romantic date that he was putting up for Goitse .To Goitse things seem to be moving so fast than she expected.
They took a moment and parted from the rest of the housemates, laying in the couch which looked like the moment was an intimate between the two. Idris argued with Goitse about  grooming her nails which sparked off Goitse’s nerves and she admitted to him saying she was an independent woman not to be ordered or pushed around by any body.
Feeling abandoned Idris run to Samantha and Butterphly for a feminine perspective then to Nhlanla and luis to validate
his feelings of rejection .
The Tanzanian male representative on the launch day said he come in the house for the girls but Goitse is leading him on and playing a really bad game on him.

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NIGERIA AND UGANDA IN DANGER AS THEIR REPS HIT THE BLOCK

We have always been telling you that the game is on but the real game started on Sunday with the very first eviction and Nominations thereafter.
From the nominations and final Head Of Household add decision, the final names of housemates up for week two’s eviction were released. Esther, Frankie, JJ, Laveda, Lilian, Sabina and Tayo being the initial nominees, HOH Samantha added Ellah to the list making a total of eight housemates on the block from whom at least one will head home come Sunday.
With just 13 participating countries, in a few days moved, Uganda and Nigeria have been the first to taste the hottest seat of the hotshots with both their housemates on the edge! Yeah, hottest, you might think of Zambia and Mozambique who have already lost a housemate but Nigeria and Uganda are likely to lose both!
With 8 Housemates on the block and 13 countries voting plus the Rest of Africa vote, there is going to be a big battle for the votes. The 8 countries will have to save their housemates first and for those having two on the block, it will be bloody. I wouldn’t want to speculate that it will be among the four housemates to leave on Sunday but sharing their country votes induces one to think about it.
Let’s talk about the battle for the country votes between Ellah with Esther and Lilian with Tayo. Last week it was the same thing because except Tanzania which had only Idris on the block, the other countries had both reps in danger and this implied a small winning margin even people without a country vote managed to stay.
This time round it’s a different story and some votes across Africa will go to favorite housemates leaving me worried for Nigeria and Uganda. It’s hard to know who from these four housemates will win their country votes because of different personalities and different country tastes. Uganda’s Esther is outgoing and but still it doesn’t leave the self centred Ellah. Lilian is one housemate you would call for entertainment and so is Tayo. This makes it tough for the Nigerians but all will be known on Sunday.
How do you think Africa will decide?

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Saturday

It’s amazing what a little bit of competition will do. Up till now the housemates have been taking it easy, but since they’ve been divided into two groups for the extravaganza – a split which has already caused tension – they have been hard at work to make sure they win the big prize on Saturday.
Things came to a head between Lilian and JJ, as they argued over creative control. Professing twenty years of experience, JJ wanted to apply his expertise to the extravaganza; but Lilian felt he had to let go and hand over the reins to the others every once in a while. Samantha was not fazed by either of them, making sure her thoughts on the performance were heard.
But before long the housemates had calmed down as they gathered in the bedroom and jived together. Lilian and Permithias had a good time bumping and grinding, before she was scooped into his arms and plunged to the ground in an elaborate dip. Their disagreement about Permithias’ prank was forgotten for the moment. Will it be wiped from Lilian’s memory for good after some energised bonding?
They weren’t the only ones getting into the groove, as Kacey Moore and Resa waltzed about the room in a tight embrace. Esther soon started, rocking her tiny hips from side to side and beckoning Arthur and JJ to join. Piled on the bed, Butterphly, Idris, Trezegah, Luis, Mira, Sipe and Macky2 were not to be swayed and, with shuffling papers and serious concentration, carried on preparing.
Huddled in another corner, Sheillah and Nhlanhla were doing a dance of their own, absorbed in serious conversation, faces close together, deepening the connection that has escaped no one’s attention. How long will we have to wait before their dance gets a little dirtier as well?

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Waiting in the wings

The show was about to start and yet the housemates could not settle down. Despite deciding that it would be in their best interest to take a break and rest their voices and bodies before the extravaganza the rehearsals continued.
Costumes were being prepped and props sought out in an excited swirl of colour and activity, and the butterflies increased ten-fold when Big Brother announced they only had 30 minutes left before they had to head to the stage.
To make matters worse, a fight broke out between Tayo and Nhlanhla like two schoolboys on a playground, letting loose with words, but luckily not fists. Egos clashed once more, as they argued about who would win the extravaganza, with Tayo stepping on toes by declaring that if the other team won, it would merely be a matter of sympathy.
They simmered down eventually, but the stage had been set. Whatever the result we can only imagine that Nhlanhla and Tayo will have words after the show. Or will the loser merely cower away in embarrassment, while the other is swept up in the euphoria of a win?
The rest of the housemates could not be bothered, and chose not to get involved, focusing instead on make-up, hair and costume. Frankie looked particularly fine as Lilian applied bright red lipstick and gave him a set of sparkly earrings. She could not help giggling, saying that she felt like she “was damaging his face.” He got quite a kick out of seeing his reflection. And Africa is sure to get a few kicks of their own as they watch the housemates shine on stage once more.

Can't Wait For The Extravaganza :D !! #BBHotshots
— ☆Nazarene☆ (@nazarene_khan) October 11, 2014

The Extravaganza brings so much tension. #BBHotshots #BigBroAfrica
— Fashion & Lifestyle (@FashionLyfstyle) October 11, 2014

#BigBroAfrica its the day for BigBro extravaganza.... I'm am excited

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BBA contestant Beverly Osu Comes In Third On The List Of Africa’s Top 10 Video Vixens

Monday

Nigerian BBA  contestant Beverly Osu Ada,has been named among Africa’s hottest video vixens on the Channel O Top Ten African video vixens.

The popular TV show hosted by Tanzania’s Jokate Mwegelo and Nigeria’s Denrele Edun,has placed Beverly in 3rd place,against other hotties from across Africa including; Ethiopia’s Lora Monroe,Nigeria’s Veezee popular for P Square’s  Alingo Video and Kenyan Vera Sadika for P-Unit’s video “You guy”

According to Denrele,their  list was based on looks, popularity and the status of the music video/artist.

Music videos are a platform of celebrity status for established or aspiring acts, beyond the star rapper and his crew. Music video directors can make a name for themselves by presenting creative visuals that coincide with the music. And video vixens can become household names by being chosen as the featured girl in the video.

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BBA Contestant Pokello Shares More Photos Of Her Adorable Son

Friday

It is no secret that BBA  Contestant from Zimbabwe,Pokello Nare has a son named Nathan;one that her boo Elikem is very fond of.
According to Pokello,Nathan and Elikem are inseparable….we have seen some photos of nathan before,but like the proud mother she is,Pokello recently shared more photos of her adorable son with some of her sisters,see them below;

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Vimbai, Dillish, Barbz & Zainab Top List Of 20 Most Beautiful Women In Africa

Monday

Leading African fashion and lifestyle magazine Glitz Africa has unveiled the list of the 20 most beautiful women in Africa in their 2013 Fashionista issue.

Inside the issue, they selected and profiled 20 most beautiful women in Africa and Big Brother Africa stars; Vimbai, Dillish, Barbz and Zainab are among.

The only surprise notable celebrity star that did not make the list is popular Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim. The following African women make the list.

• Leila Lopes (Angola)
• Vimbai Mutinhiri (Zimbabwe)
• Oluchi Orlandi (Nigeria)
• Yvonne Nelson (Ghana)
• Dillish Mathews (Namibia)
• Agbani Darego (Nigeria)
• Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
• Stephanie Linus (Nigeria)
• Genevieve Nnaji (Nigeria)
• Joselyn Dumas (Ghana)
• Yvonne Okoro (Ghana)
• Jackie Appiah (Ghana)
• Millen Magese (Tanzania)
• Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Nigeria)
• Zainab Sheriff (Sierra Leone)
• Naa Okailey Shooter (Ghana)
• Nadia Buari (Ghana)
• Lerato “Lira” Molapo (South Africa)
• Babalwa “Barbz” Mneno (South Africa)
• Elham Wagdi

Source: Bella Naija

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BBA Host IK to host Fayrouz’ “Party For The Originals”

Wednesday

BBA host  IK Osakioduwa, will be hosting the Fayrouz’ “Party For The Originals” set for today, Wednesday, December 18^th at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will also feature special performances by Davido, Burna Boy among other acts.

BBA  stars Uti Nwachukwu and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu(from Bigbrother Nigeria), have also been revealed as the Celebrity scouts who will select fashionable guests who will take part in the Mr & Mrs Original parade. The winner gets to work with top fashion designers in the Nigerian Fashion industry.

‘Party for the Originals’ is to launch the platform where university students can compete as an expressive group to create exceptional style exhibiting originality through various arts like fashion, bead making among other arts.

A-list fashion icons, Mai Atafo, Kinabuti, April By Kunbi will join Davido and Burna Boy at the innovative “Party For The Originals” an event for fashion forward personalities who have a flair for innovative fashion and style.

Fans can win a special invitation to the event by answering these questions:

-       What is the most Original thing you have done in 2013?

-       Name your most Original African personality?

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Melvin Oduah’s Childhood Photo….The Line In His Hair Is A Constant!

We’ve featured childhood photos of Beverly,Maria,Huddah,LK4 and Kokesto….And there are many more to come!

Its great to see how far our BBA  stars have come,very inspiring also to see what they now look like.Today we have Nigerian BBA rep Melvin Oduah’s childhood photo,and it seems the line he combs in his hair has come  along way,you can call it his signature look as of now……

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Photos:BBA Stars Beverly Osu And Uti Nwachukwu At The Future Awards Africa 2013

It was a gleaming night of honour and celebration for young Nigerians on Sunday 15th December 2013 as the 8th edition of the Future Awards kicked off in Abuja.
Nigerian BBA  stars  Beverly Osu and Uti Nwachukwu were  among the many celebrities that attended the event …..See their photos below;

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BBA Winner Uti Nwachukwu Releases Christmas single – “Oh Holy Night”

TV presenter, actor, model,singer and BBA winner Uti Nwachukwu collaborates with award winning music producer Mac Roc in a lovely Christmas song titled Oh holy night.

The single was released in time to also encourage people in Lagos to come out and show love to the less privileged (widows, orphans, handicapped etc) at the second edition of Uti Leads The Stars event billed for the 20th of December.Click the Song title below to listen to the song below…..

Oh Holy Night

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Motamma releases first single- “Naku Haka”(I Love You)

Botswana BBA  rep Motamma made her debut performance this weekend at the Trekkers night club in Botswana when she released her first single;Naku Haka to mean I Love You
She and fellow BBA contestant Angelo Collins made a special  guest appearance at the Botswana based club over the weekend,where they met and interacted with their fans.

Angelo also performed at the event and is even anticipating a collabo with Motamma;

A possible collabo could be on the cards…. one never knows! @Mottieluv’s first single is called ‘Naku Haka’

See more pics from the event below;

Rapper Scar Doing His Thing

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Huddah meets Selly in Ghana

Monday

They didn’t get a chance to meet back in the house,but Huddah hasn’t let this deter her from making friends with Ghanaian BBA rep Selly….Huddah tags them both as bad girls,and has referred to this “reunion” as a bad girl’s reunion;

She (Huddah)arrived in Ghana on Thursday,hoping to stay a few days before heading back home to Kenya  for Christmas…But considering how really close she and Selly have grown,Huddah is now considering staying in Ghana for Christmas.

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Photos:Angelo And Motamma Arrive In Botswana Ahead Of Guest Appearance At Trekkers Night Club

Sunday

BBA contestants Motamma and Angelo were invited as special guests to the Botswana based Trekkers Night Club,where they are set to make their second appearance today.Their first appearance was yesterday, Friday 14th December.(Exclusive photos coming in soon!)

The duo arrived in Botswana early yesterday,from South Africa,and were welcomed by fellow BBA stars Oneal and Feza…..See their photos below;

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Huddah Monroe Kenya's BBA the Chase representative down in Ghana

Hot BBA the chase rep Huddah Monroe traveled to Ghana yesterday,where she is set to spend a few days.Overwhelmed by her fans reaction in Ghana,Huddah tweeted;

THEE BOSS LADY ‏@HUDDAHMONROE14h

They still rem I was in BBA! One week made an impact? Okay,Accra you the trealest! pic.twitter.com/w049glgP

Fellow BBA The Chase Rep Beverly Osu will be joining her soon from South Africa.Huddah seems to be enjoying her stay,and hasn’t stopped tweeting about how beautiful Ghana is….See her pics below;

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Meet The One Person Who Makes BBA Star Maria Nepembe Truely Happy

Saturday

BBA star Maria Nepembe shared the above pic on Facebook;of herself and her grandpa…..And from her caption,this is the one person who makes her truely happy.

From the photo,they must be really close……Its priceless!

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Pokello Flaunts Bracelet Marked With Elikem’s Name(Photo)

Wednesday

So I figure Elikem has one like this with Pokello’s name.These two are here to stay!…From fashion icons to business partners,they seem to have a grip on this thing.

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