BBA unveils Goldie, six others as Season 7 celebrity housemates

Big Brother Africa has unveiled Nigerian pop artiste, Goldie Harvey, as one of the seven celebrity housemates on its season seven show. The reality show, which is Africa’s biggest, is titled ‘Big Brother Africa – Star Game.’ The winner of this year’s BBA will take home $300, 000.

The celebrity housemates are stylish entertainer, stand-up comedian and television pro, DKB, from Ghana (26); tough, talented rap icon, Prezzo, from Kenya (32); award-winning songstress, Lady May, from Namibia (25); boldly dramatic pop music sensation Goldie from Nigeria (28); famed socialite, model and businesswoman, Barbz, from South Africa (34); unforgettable, highly successful R&B diva, Mampi, from Zambia (25); and unique and hugely popular, soulful musician, Roki, from Zimbabwe (27). A statement on the reality show’s website says, “With less than 3 days to go before the start of Big Brother StarGame on AfricaMagic Entertainment and DStv channel 198, the game has well and truly begun. “Today (Thursday May 3), just 24 hours after three images of the newly designed house were revealed, came Biggie’s latest surprise…the news that seven celebrity housemates would be part of the seventh season of Africa’s biggest reality TV show. “With a USD 300 000 winner prize on the table and a new format that sees contestants doubling up to play, the 91 day super-series was already shaping up to be exciting entertainment but this latest twist could take the game to an entirely different level. But just who are the stars who will make their entrance when the show launches on Sunday May 6 at 20:00 CAT? Each a dynamic go-getter with headlines to prove their fame, if these seven personalities are not already continentally famous, then in a few days, they definitely will be! “For now, the names and ages of the celebrities is all that Big Brother has revealed. How they will play the game or fit into the doubles theme, still remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure…they are certainly going to bring a star-studded appeal to StarGame!” Commenting on the series, M-Net Africa MD Biola Alabi is pleased with the response it is getting. “It’s super to see the high level of interaction StarGame is getting from fans, media and viewers.

The guessing around who the housemates will be; people trying to work out what Biggie is planning; the rumors and the speculation; it all adds to the excitement. It’s great for the show to get this type of support from the Big Brother community who really do engage with it, even before it starts on air. I want to thank them and promise that we’re working hard to deliver a great series.” Big Brother StarGame is headline sponsored by Coca-Cola and produced for M-Net’s AfricaMagic by Endemol South Africa.”

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Geraldine Iheme Book Launch 'Disfigured Emotions'

Big Brother Housemate Geraldine Iheme officially launched her first novel ‘Disfigured Emotions’ held at the Oriental Victoria Island,29^th December 2010 amidst a lively sizeable audience.

Basket Mouth was on hand to compere the event. The book was preceded by a Red Carpet session in a cool breezy evening. Jacqueline Iheme was well grounded with the synopsis, a brief story and process of the book and the writer.

A happy mother, Mrs. Iheme took her turn to p

raise her loving daughter ‘ she reminds me of her late father’ asking for support from all for the book, as she was the first to launch the book on the night.

It was followed by review of the book by Mrs. Obasi.

The launch continued with support from Chief Emeka Etiaba, Chief Mrs. Nina Ekechi,Mrs. Ify Anasomu Akerele- DG Chamber of Shipping, as several support was welcome from the audience.

Mrs. Fisayo, Principal Christ the Cornerstone International School ( CTC), also rained praises on her

former student, as well support the book launch.

Just to make the audience feel the grips of the book, as several short verses were read by Doyin Fisayo, Odunayo Balogun and Mitchell Udeze.

It was the turn of Geraldine Iheme to speak about her book, according to her it took her three years to write the book. She decided to write it, because a lot of issues are not been talked about and it is hurting in every sense. In her words “it is a fiction novel, it’s in a world that exists only in my head”, as she invites everyone to come experience that world. To her her it’s a captivating and intriguing story of unspoken truth and a definite ‘must read’.

Fellow housemates from South Africa and Mozambique were present to give their own support.

The night was blended with comedy by Basket Mouth and Fx and musical performances by super vocalist Bez and sensational Modele and chike.

It was indeed a memorable evening, and a book launch experience that has never been experienced before.

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Big Brother Africa evicts housemate for punching woman

South African producers had initially allowed Hannington Kuteesa to remain on the show, despite his assault on Lerato Sengadi on Tuesday. Ms Sengadi's family had planned a protest to demand his removal.

Activists had said letting him remain could perpetuate the belief that African men had the right to hit women. TV company M-Net had told Mr Kuteesa, from Uganda, to apologise to South African Ms Sengadi during one of their recordings. It also provided counselling to both contestants.

But on Friday, the housemates in Johannesburg were told that after "very careful consideration and consultation", Mr Kuteesa had been evicted.

Big Brother said he had "anger problems" and advised him to continue seeing a therapist.

Ms Sengadi was also admonished for insulting Mr Kuteesa during a heated argument before the punch was thrown. She was banned from drinking alcohol and put on dishwashing duties for the remainder of the contest.

Source: BBC

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