Big Brother Africa Revolution is LIVE! Housemates & StarMates Revealed
Posted on Monday, September 7th, 2009 at 9:08 PMBy BellaNaija.com
The 4th season of Big Brother Africa premiered on African TV last night.
The new season is being hailed as Big Brother Revolution and its producers and publicists – they attempted to show us why last night.
Kickoff!
As we previously disclosed, the host of this season is Nigerian Radio/TV presenter IK Osakioduwa. IK introduced the new season and then went on to interview a bunch of celebrities – after chatting with them for a couple of minutes, he gave them a tour of the BBA Revolution house and revealed that they were now officially StarMates.
StarMates
One of the surprises was the introduction of the StarMates – 4 celebrities from around Africa who were to spend 24 hours in the Big Brother Africa House living alongside the housemates. They are: Nonhle Thema is one of the most recognisable faces across the continent, and best known for her role as a Channel O presenter (on the shows Oboma and O-Access) over several years ; A versatile actor and producer, Nollywood actor Tuvi James is passionate about what he does; 25 year old Steven Charles Kanumba is one of the most established young actors out of Tanzania ; Khanyi Mbau burst onto the South African entertainment scene when she took over the role of Doobsie in the popular South African soapie, Muvhango. Her life is often played out in the local tabloids, where she is referred to as the South African Paris Hilton.
BBA StarMates - SA's Nonhle Thema, Nigeria's Tuvi James, TZ's Steve Kanumba, SA's Khanyi Mbau
The 4 celebs spend the day with the housemates – chatting and even cooking for them. Earlier this evening – they exited the BBA House.
Performances
During the kickoff show, there were performance from South African urban contemporary dancers and Somalian/Canadian musician K’Naan. You can view K’Naan’s performance below:
Past Winners
Big Brother cameras caught up with past winners and here is what they are up to:
BBA1 Winner – Cherise Makubale: Cherise got married in October 2008 and is now based in London UK with her spouse. She is still involved in charitable ventures in Zambia
BBA2 Winner – Richard Bezuidenhout: Despite his trifling ways while on BBA2, Richard is still married to his wife, Ricki – they have welcomed a new addition to their family – Joshua. He has also established his film company in Tanzania.
BBA3 Winner – Ricardo Venâncio (Ricco): Ricco has relocated to Brazil – he is enrolled in a theatre and TV presenting course. He’s also currently dating!
BBA Revolution Housemates
The Nigerian Housemate - Kevin
Age 27
Country Nigeria
Hometown Jos
Occupation Entertainer
Biography 27- year- old entertainer Kevin has a BA in English Language and has 7 siblings. He’s proud to be Nigerian because Nigerians stand out and survive any situation – “which is why you’ll find a Nigerian almost anywhere. ” A Manchester United fan whose hobbies include rapping, Kevin would like travel to Hollywood to see a movie in the making there. If he wins Big Brother Revolution, Kevin will spend his money on creating an entertainment empire and will share some of it with friends and family who have stood by him.
All the BB Revolution Housemates
The Twins Twist
The final housemate, the 33 year old Namibian, Edward arrives on stage seemingly to end a very eventful launch show. At this point, 11 housemates have entered the house and there are no women in sight. Just when Biggie’s bag of surprises appears to have come to an end, a second Edward enters the stage leaving the crowd shocked.
“Am I seeing double, what’s going on?” IK asks.
It would seem Big Brother had one more surprise for the fans. The second Edward is in fact his twin brother, Erastus who will also be playing the game, but in rotation. One of the twins will be isolated at a secret place. He will have no communication with the outside world, and every now and then, they’ll swap places. They need to keep this up for four weeks. If, during that time one gets evicted, they both go.
Housemates are not supposed to notice the swop-over and if another Housemate works it out, he should be sworn to secrecy. The twins can co-opt up to 3 housemates, but if a 4th housemate finds out, it is game over, and the twins both play as one. They get nominated as one and evicted as one! If they pull the wool over the Housemates’ eyes for the full four weeks, then they get to play for the $200,000 as individual Housemates.
No Ladies
There are currently no females in the house. Apparently, they will enter the house by the weekend.
So that’s it folks – BBA Revolution 101. You can follow all the action on DSTV and via the Big Brother Africa website
Tags: big brother africa, Big Brother Africa Revolution, ik Osakioduwa, Nonhle Thema, Tuvi James
how will those of us in jand watch this thing now ehn?
Is there a ban on good looking guys this season?
I thought Nigeria was boycotting the show after the Ofunneka mini scandal.
I like the twins twist alot, I doubt they’ll be able to pull it off though.
Again, no eye candy? maka why?
contrary 2 previous opinion, i think d guys r good-looking enough, especially jeremy[d kenyan] and he talks smoothly 2.
After Ofunneka, BBA still went on with that Nigerian guy remember? So it will be the second season since the incident. No wonder they haven’t sent a female since… hehe!
relocate to 9ja nah! I’m sure there will be clips and BBA’s website always puts videos on.
Why is the South African representative always white????
SA’s population is 80% South African, 10% other, and only 10% Boer. There are 8 South Africans for every Boer in South Africa so what are the mathematical odds of the South African being white???
that was quite revolutionary, love your post, the layout and in depth analysis!
thankx bro
@Bebe,sowie nah
This is interesting. Please BBA keep it up to give us surprises
tanzanian actor why he is so quite or problem is language
@sugabelly, i swear you have real ISSUES. wETIN WHITEMAN DO YOU SEF? Good grief. Infact i apologise on their behalf.
I think one white person amongst 11 blacks is more than representative of the white population in Africa. Unless you are suggesting that they be completely ignored. You live in a country were pple of your colour are a minority and are constantly trying to get represented… abeg practise what you preach. Thanks.
dont understand the no females thing ohh
relocate ke? i’m studying o…but will b done in jan [halleluyah]…will check mnet website
plz is there a way i can watch this show online;coz i don’t reside in nigeria
I don’t “live” here. I live in Nigeria. Also, why is it that in a country where Africans outnumber Boers 8 to 1, the Boers CONSTANTLY get recognition, representation, etc.
Or are you suggesting that Zulu and Xhosa people are not good enough to be on Big Brother???
If you’re going to go on this “this is so racist” rant, at least get your facts correct. The representative on BBA from South Africa is not always white, actually this guy is the first white representative from South Africa.
The racist ting sef don tire me oh! I no fit shout again.
I think its because the producers want a white person in the house so you can really only get that in SA. Kind of wat they would do in Britain’s BB by putting a black and Asian house mate. sort of ticking the ethnic box.
Sugabelly, Afrikaners have been in South Africa for as long as blacks in America. They are a minority and put apartheid aside, they need representation and suffer almost the same issues blacks in America suffer. For creative purposes, BB should have a white person in the house to show a different perspective.
I have interacted with non-black Africans who see themselves as 100% Africans and are passionate about preserving their African identity moreso than many black Africans desperately trying to be Akata American by force. The way Nigerian kids who were only born in America see themselves as American same way white people whose forefathers came 400years ago to the cape and mixed with San bushmen (historically, before Bantus like Zulu and Xhosa even arrived SA from West Africa).Ok, I’m going off topic but in this case, there’s nothing wrong with a white south African. T’was about time we saw a white African anyway.
i am not with Sugabelly on this…but Ladi , i totally disagree with “suffer almost the same issues blacks in America suffer”…White folks in SA have more priviledges than the blacks even tho they are the minority…I rem watching that show Egoli years back and thinking “where the heck are black south africans” thank God shows “Generations which potrayed the black one.Also Ladi, you cant compare the history of blacks in America and Afrikaners in SA.In all everyone should be equally represented
@ Kpaks Jeremy and Phil are hot now…
Your comment was a bit too short. Please go back and try again.-lol
yeah..i guess
shebi people audition for the show themselves?am i right?abi the government chooses who goes ni?
Eddie & Eras u guys have it all!! just bring the money home… biggie thank you!! Nam is proud
Jeremy & Phil are manageable, did I ever say I was a manager? Ofu mkpulu certified fine boy no pimples, dem no fit bring abeg askoh BBA4 jare.
Why can’t i view the big brother channel on 198 or 199 after i sent a text to 30333 with my smart card number. Pls reply via my email.
regards
Odu 4rm 9ja
sugabelly, i see you have gone quiet. I did not expect any less from your kind. You’ve been called out and you hide away. Next time get your facts right. And what is all this ‘Boer’ and Africans talk. Just leave it simply at black and white, okay? We know you are permanently on google and wiki, your knowledge as usual is as unoriginal as the place you claim to live.
when you move back home, then i’ll believe you.
Hmmm…not feeling the naija rep this year at all. I think the SA, Ugandan & Kenyan guys are hot though.
i think Edward is still the best housemate so far.he is so matured and posses the needed social skill to emerged the winner.Phil is sensitive and hannington sucks he acts fake.Kevin this is not about been cute it is more of been discreet….awake the sleeping man in you. Nigerians are counting on you.good luck.
hi kelvin good speech u made there. ur father was right when he told u that u should not play for the money but to bring out the best of nigeria in u. good work my boy…….nigeria r ready to vote for u.
ltai & Kristy u rock…keep on playin the game
Nadre.ZIM
yeah the nija guy and ladies are hot as 4 geraldine i like her strategy its kool, feel safe with her u mostn”t show the world africa that ur loud.
kelvin nkenna and gerldine make it ahppen 4 naija ur all keeping it real.naij 4 life al them naija haters should burn in hellllllllll……… as 4 kristy shes a bitch………
Naija keven mind what are there 4 so don, t bring shame to naija like super eagle
Nkenna,Kelvin nd gerald just make naija proud of u.God wil surely be with u all.amen
kelvin u be careful ok ?
big brother you are too much jst kip it up
kelvin fan unite
pliz i wanna spot de revolution on line
its cool with this rev`n
yacob brother ur voice rocks-tshepiso (wtb)south africa
kevin my boy keep it up 4 naija we love u. But nkenna did not do lik an igbo girl she was too fast u seeeeeeee
kelvin like d way u stay cool in the house and not behaving like dat igbo gal feel uuuuuuuuu
i though kevin was gonna hook up with emma, so sad she’s with jeremy…i luv u kevin
Keven,Emma,Kay1 u rock
kevin nd liz rocks
pliz lvote 4 itai 2 stay hsmates need someone with good english we
K1 show dm.u ar d best
HW CAN I WATCH BBA ONLINE.
leave nkenna alone she’s jst being herself.
kvin you are a complete naija. keep up jare!
kvin dont let the girls corrupt u
Kelvin na u bi di man we sabi, u too much for d house
kelvin u remain my man, na u bi d man wey sabi u too much for d house.
KEVIN, KEEP ON ROCKING D HOUSE. “KAI NE MUKE SO!
Nigerians love u kevin
Go Paroma we are behind you girl
i love u kevin.jeremy n quen
kelvin is always the best. am voting for you
Kevin you impress me so much in the BB house, I like ur person, ur presentation, and above all ur decency. Why won’t Itah and his cohorts leave u to remain in the house for me. I am proud of you.
Kevin u will remain the best in the house, am voting for u. Keep flying
Kevin is u the niger people want we are voting for u ooooooooooo
It’s good for Yacob to clean the toilet and bathroom with a toothbrush it will take his mind off his smoking problem
Your time in the house is over Yacob and Hammington injoy it, for the last few day!!!!!!!!!!!
No one like Elizabeth,she will be in the house till the end. Othiniel
YACOB YOUR DAYS TO STAY IN THE HOUSE IS APPROACH TO ZERO.OTHINIEL
BYE JACOB WE WILL MISS YOU VOICE.OTHINIEL
she is livin very soon i do not like her she thinks jst coz sh was hoh sh won big brother HELL NO! OUT OUT!
Kelvin is the best
Kevin enjoy u last weekend in the big house u and Elizabeth
kevin honestly you are the best in the house, you are not going but use your number 6, you hav couple of enimies in the house but for us out there you are best.
kevin, your presentation was unigue, please keep it up, you are not going
kevin and and Elizabeth out
kevin and Elizabeth OUT
Kevin and Elizabeth you time is up hot
kevin and Elizabeth your time is up so out
Elizabeth and Kevin out
kevin and Eliza are so out
voting hannin and ycob
hannin and ycob are going to stay
hannin and ycob all the way
hannin the best soo hev stays
love you hannin and ycob so am voting you
stay cool hann and ycob you 2 are going no were
hannin and ycob rocks
kevin keep up the good work naija loves your swagas no sweat
Are u sure quinn is not up to something? who in his right mind will swap himself 4 another in such a game? watch out guyz
plz quinn swap yaself for kevin and eliz.kenya
voting for kaone & liz
kelvin u rock d house
liz nd kaone go home
Kevin u too much in the house am voting for you
pls room mate dnt u pple think dat is better for every body tom be more frndly to our nija son
i dey vote for u nija boy infact am in love with u
The dogg is Hot I admit that the Dogg is Really Really HOT.
My song is on the Radio, says THE DOGG.
I felt so much for kaone liz rubbed him with her ill luck. I will miss kaone in d house. Biggie pls enough of this pairing.
Kevin my vote will always go 4 u, naija is proud of u. keep the good up.
i VOTE for kevin naija is proud of u keep it up
elizabeth out!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kavliz stayssssssssss. Quin/Malawi outttttttt
quinn said he wants to leave the house, africa pls lets help him out
the house will be boring without nija boy
hello housemates, i vote for leonal
big brother you my target.
I vote Quin and Kristel
kristal dont want money,i vote for elizabeth
Kevin i vote u to win so just believe in your mind that u have won.
i want kelvin to win the grand prize because he’s playing the game
Mzamo you rock,do it again you and Leonel it very fantastic, seeing you doing your thing
Nkena you are so selfish and paranoid, you vote out your friends for no good reason i hate your dids.
I hate Elizabeth, she’s crazy and manipulative. Itai is a snake, Emma is taking the game personal and she thinks she’s the queen of the house, my foot
yeahhh thats it Ed, nw nzamo can bring murrah home
emma you rochks beyb
kevin rocks the house, we nigerians believe in you, so go for the money
i love you style of dance of sudenly entertan us plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
i vote nkenna,because i like wat she did in her decision, so she must not go from the house
Kevin should stay, he is the most viable guy in the house
hi hauzmates!i think itai is acting,NKENNA is d gurl!!!! i vote for her.
kelvin is the man repin 9ja
i want that niaja boy kelvin to wine but he acts like a kid lets give it to jeradin
9ja Diva….please lets vote to save kelvin, Leonel does not deserve to stay in the house after what he did to mzamo… talk about morality…africa my africa…
kevin u r fake so outtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
kevin he think he the best he even want other nigeria to. he beta go now i prefer leonel to stay in the house
i think i like kelvin because when his acting his part his always serious and i believe thats gonna make him the winner of this year
9ija 4 kelvin.. You are too real and interesting… Win de cash bro!!!
Hi 9ja 4real, i think Kevin needs all our vote to stay in house, so keep it flowing in, He’s the right GUY!
Nkenna is such a boreeeeeeeeeeeeee,out she goes
Malawi will make it through its rp Mzamose
Support Mzamo from Malawi, a lady to enter into BBA soonest
let us twins win the money coz always twins are special individual persons like I am.
mzamo go,malawi loves you
Uti u rock
Munya go brotherman, dont let anyone pull you down. like they say you cant put a good man down hey and i say you arent going down.and like you say its jus business.
i just love the whole issue of entering the barn.
mampi, girl make sure you rise up every ‘diva’ if there is any
this z sum funny ishh i enjoy wtchn t …luv yah ol housmates