Faces of Housemates at the 2012 Big Brother Star Game

Chris - Nigeria

Alex - Kenya

Barbz - South Africa

Dalphin - Sierra Leone

Contestants are divided into two groups, namely the VIPs and the wannabes. The VIPs have been put into the snazzy Upville house while the wannabes are in the not- so- snazzy Downville House.

This year’s edition saw Housemates drawn from 14 African countries namely: Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. More photos of housemates after the cut............The VIPs are:
Ghana- Derick Kobina(DKB):Comedian, TV presenter, talent manager
Kenya- Jackson (Prezzo):Musician
Namibia- Martha (Lady May):Musician
Nigeria- Susan (Goldie):Singer
South Africa- Babalwa (Barbz):Model, salon owner
Zambia- Mampi:Singer
Zimbabwe- Rockford (Roki):Singer

The wannabes are:
Angola couple- Esperanca and Seydou
Botswana- Edith and Eve
Ghana couple- Keitta and Mildred
Kenya couple- Alex and Malonza
Liberia- Luke and Yadel
Malawi- Nafe and Wati
Namibia- Junia and Jesica
Nigeria- Chris and Ola
Sierra Leone- Dalphin and Zainab
South Africa- Keagan and Lee
Tanzania- Hilda and Julio
Uganda- Kyle and Jannette
Zambia- Talia and Tamara
Zimbabwe- Maneta and Teclar

Edith - Botswana

Esperanca - Angola

DKB - Ghana

Eve - Botswana

Goldie - Nigeria

Keagan - South Africa

Julio - Tanzania

Jesica - Namibia

Luke - Liberia

Talia - Zambia

Hilda - Tanzania

Junia - Namibia

Mildred - Ghana

Maneta - Zimbabwe

Lee - South Africa

Kyle - Uganda

Keitta - Ghana

Malonza - Kenya

Jannette - Uganda

Nafe - Malawi

Prezzo - Kenya

Roki -Zimbabwe

Teclar - Zimbabwe

Seydou - Angola

Ola - Nigeria

Lady May - Namibia

Mampi - Zambia

Zainab - Sierra Leone

Tamara - Zambia

Wati - Malawi

Yadel - Liberia

Big Brother Star Game kicks off in Grand style

  

The most anticipated and biggest TV reality Africa has finally kicked off.
Headlined by none other than sensational American rapper J. Cole, Big Brother StarGame started on an electric note with J. Cole wowing the fans and the eloquent IK holding it down as compere alongside Channel O VJ and Capital FM Radio presenter, Flavia.

In true Big Brother Africa style, the show started with a high paced dance routine before J Cole took to the stage. On the ones and twos was the talented Channel O Bassment DJ Miss Cosmo who kept the crowd on their toes.
IK revealed that this Season, Big Brother fans must standby for some excitement in the Downville Diner where fourteen couples will be moving in tonight. “In Downville, Housemates will not be nominating each other,” IK revealed.
What could Biggie have lined up for the unsuspecting Downville Housemates? This year's show promises to be more intriguing, entertaining, fun and suspense filled. He winner of this edition goes home with a cash prize of $300,000.

Nigerian Singer, Goldie among 7 Celebrity Housemates on Big Brother Africa Season 7

   

Big Brother Africa this afternoon announced that 7 celebrity housemates would be part of the seventh season of Africa’s biggest reality TV show titled Big Brother Africa - Star Game. And among the stars is Nigerian singer, Goldie Harvey.

The winner of this year's BBA will take home $300, 000. Below is the list of the 7 Celeb housemates.

• 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)
• Unique and hugely popular, soulful musician Roki from Zimbabwe (27)