Big Brother Africa Season 8 FAQs

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaxgqEWxoEXIWrJCFJKXGD3dnNVruACF_MsDygiLGrl5eF1QmXaYBVcN9VSoQdgg6IpZlRbjd0bYtDZyfknGp8Gtw5hAVdX7S0wT3ym_q0U55QXq2ktagjDCc5u3CP1upejrNK9OmLIWb/s1600/Big-Brother-Africa-House.jpg" /> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Here are all the answers to the questions you may have to the new season of Big Brother Africa.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Why is AfricaMagic screening BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Due to the demand for another BIG BROTHER AFRICA series, AfricaMagic has decided to screen the eighth season of the show.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. How will BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 be different from previous seasons of Big Brother Africa?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As with all Big Brother series, the new season of Big Brother Africa will include surprises and unexpected innovations.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Which are the participating countries in BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Ethiopia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Why isn’t my country included in BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8? Why is the show only limited to 14 countries? What are the qualifications to make a country part of the show?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 will include 14 countries this year (Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe).</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The countries are selected to participate in the series based on the popularity of the series format in those markets, as well as the large DStv subscriber bases established in these markets.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">AfricaMagic greatly appreciates the support that the series receives in other markets and so will work to include those markets into the show in other ways, outside of having a Housemate in the house. This means that audiences from across the continent can vote on the series, and that performers and special guests from their countries may be included in the series.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Further AfricaMagic extends its thanks to all viewers of the series across the continent for their loyalty. Big Brother has enjoyed a wide popularity across the continent and AfricaMagic is pleased that it draws support from Africans across borders and outside of the nationalities represented. This serves to highlight that Africans support other Africans regardless of where they live or what their nationality is. Finally, please do make sure that you tune to AfricaMagic Entertainment and DStv channels 197&198 on Sunday May 26 when BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 kicks off!</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. How long will BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 last?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 is scheduled to begin on Sunday May 26, 2013 and will run for 91 days. The BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 Final is scheduled for Sunday August 25, 2013.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. What is the prize for the winner of BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The prize for the winner of the series is USD 300 000.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Where is BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 being filmed?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 will be filmed on location in South Africa.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. Why is BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 being filmed in South Africa?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To ensure that a wide variety of countries can participate in BIG BROTHER AFRICA, AfricaMagic made the decision to base the BIG BROTHER AFRICA house in South Africa. This ensures that AfricaMagic can invest more in the show’s production without having to contend with the higher logistics costs that arise when the show equipment moves location. However, the show will feature content from all of the participating countries.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Why did AfricaMagic ask people from my country to enter and to watch this show that I regard as immoral?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Research has shown that previous seasons of Big Brother Africa were widely watched throughout the continent. Further the choice to enter the show and the choice to view the show is an individual one.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Who is the host of BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The host of BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 will be IK Osakioduwa (IK) who has previously been featured on Studio 53, Comedy Club and Temptation Nigeria. He has also hosted 4 previous seasons of Big Brother Africa – Big Brother Revolution, Big Brother All Stars, Big Brother Amplified and Big Brother StarGame. His experience with both live television and a variety of entertainment formats makes him a highly suitable candidate to host a series that is screened across the continent.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. Where can I watch BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 will be screened live 24/7 for 91 days on DStv channels 197 and 198. GOtv audiences will also be able to watch highlights from the show. More info on screening times and channels will be announced closer to the show’s launch on Sunday May 26.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. Will Nigerian audiences still have to ‘opt in’ to watch the 24/7 BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 channels on DStv?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes. Information on how this will work will be made available shortly.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. Who is producing BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 for AFRICAMAGIC?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The show will be produced for AFRICAMAGIC by ENDEMOL SA.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. What is MultiChoice Africa's role in BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">MultiChoice Africa is not producing BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8. MultiChoice Africa provides subscription services to the multi-channel, digital, pay-TV products DStv and GOtv on which BIG BROTHER AFRICA is shown.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. What are the rules of BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A rule-book is being finalised and will be distributed once completed. General rules will include - no contact with the world outside the Big Brother House, strictly no violence and an obligation to nominate fellow housemates for eviction.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>16. Can DStv audiences restrict access to BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8 in their homes?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Programming for Big Brother including the 24 hour channel (channels 197 and 198) will have restricted access through the parental guide functionality on the DStv decoder – so parents will be able control viewing of Big Brother.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>17. When do Housemates move into the House?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates will start to enter the Big Brother house from Sunday, May 26, 2013.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>18. Will I be contacted about my entry?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">AfricaMagic would like to thank all those people who submit entry forms for consideration in this year’s BIG BROTHER AFRICA housemate search. Without your enthusiasm for the series, it would be impossible to create it so your participation is greatly appreciated. However AfricaMagic wishes to advise all entrants that given the sheer volume of entries the show receives, it is unfortunately not possible to respond to every entry individually. Only if your entry is shortlisted for the show will you be contacted by the show’s production team.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>19. Other than the USD 300 000 won by the winner, do the runners up win anything?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Usually, only the last person in the house wins the prize money. However, in previous Big Brother series the runners up were also awarded prizes such as holidays but there are no guarantees.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. Who is eligible to enter BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyone 21 years of age and older, who is a citizen of one of the 14 participating countries and in possession of a valid passport (or will have one by March 2013), is able to enter. The show’s selection team was looking for Housemates who are vocal, fluent in English, fun-loving, creative, original and articulate. Housemates are also expected be tolerant of views and lifestyle choices other than their own and must have the social flexibility to live in close proximity with others.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>21. What can Housemates bring into the House?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates are given a rulebook stating exactly what kind of items they can bring into the house. However no electronic equipment can be taken into the house. Big Brother will go through what housemates are taking into the house with them and reserves the right to remove any item/s that has been excluded as per the rulebook.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22. How much stuff can a Housemate bring to the House?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two suitcases. No clothing with prominent logos or labels will be allowed.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>23. Are Housemates allowed any contact at all with their families’ e.g. written correspondence?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">No verbal or written communication is allowed with anyone outside the House, unless a Housemate has an urgent family crisis and this is still subject to Big Brother’s discretion.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>24. What happens if a Housemate falls ill while in the house?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the event of a Housemate becoming ill, they will be given first aid or may have a nurse or doctor called in to attend to them. If their condition is serious, they will be admitted to a hospital accompanied by a member of the production staff and security personnel as it is strictly within the conditions of Big Brother to maintain minimal contact with the outside world. However should their illness mean that they have to be away from the house for a long period it is unlikely that Big Brother will allow them to return.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>25. Who is Big Brother?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nobody knows, but he sets the rules for the house, and you want to be on his good side at all times whilst staying in the house.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>26. What kind of tasks will be assigned to the Housemates?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All tasks are reasonable, and involve team play. They are for Big Brother to know, and for Housemates to find out, but Housemates will never be asked to perform anything outside acceptable ethical and moral standards.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>27. How do the Housemates get food provisions in the house?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates are given a healthy daily allowance of basic foods. This diet includes vegetables, carbohydrates such as rice and maize meal, meat, poultry and fruit. Anything outside these foods is regarded as a luxury item, and may be ordered from a special shopping list provided by Big Brother. All meals in the house will have to be negotiated and agreed with by the other housemates.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>28. Are Housemates allowed to leave the Big Brother house if it gets too much?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates are free to leave at any stage during the process, on the understanding that they cannot return and may be replaced by someone else. A minimum of 24 hours notice is normally requested by Big Brother to make departure arrangements. Housemates will be obliged to provide a reason for their exit to Big Brother in the diary room.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>29. Are Housemates locked into the BIG BROTHER AFRICA House?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All doors to the outside are locked, yes, but Housemates are free to leave at any stage as long as they explain why and understand that once out of the House they cannot return. Big Brother can open the doors at a moment’s notice in the event of an emergency.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>30. Will Big Brother keep Housemates’ families updated while they are in the house?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Big Brother will have contact with their family should it be necessary due to illness or other arrangements but Housemates may not request anything from their family nor request any messages to be passed on to their family.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>31. How are Housemates expected to behave in the house?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Big Brother House is their home for the duration of their stay. Therefore they are expected to behave as naturally as they would in their own environment.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>32. Will the cameras expose Housemates when they are using the toilet facility?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates will not be shown using the toilet facility. However, should this facility be used for any other purpose other than that what it is designed (e.g. conversations); it’s at Big Brothers discretion to use the footage.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>33. Will Housemates be allowed to practice their religion?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is one of the prerequisites of joining the house that all members are tolerant, and any practices housemates wish to follow will be tolerated.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>34. Will Housemates see no one for three months except the housemates?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is correct except for a psychologist, doctor or dentist should they request or require one. In certain instances, Housemates may be asked to entertain or host a special guest.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>35. How big is the House?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The House has a large living space and two communal bedrooms and is attached to a spacious garden. It also has one large open plan living area, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, diary room and storeroom. There are only two communal bedrooms. Housemates will have to share. However the House may have sections incorporated into it that Big Brother may choose to reveal at his discretion.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>36. Can Housemates buy stuff while in the house?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Housemates can only influence the group as to how they all should spend a communal budget. No individual purchases are allowed.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>37. Do I have to enter with a partner for BIG BROTHER AFRICA 8?</b></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">No, the new season is only open to individual entries. You should not enter with a partner.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>By AfricaMagic / DStv Online</i></span></span></div>

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Big Brother Africa Season 8 Audition Dates & Venues

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifAlaH-Fpwn0P6btEWGQ8moBAh2ZPJGRNiNkbTnwBRdaKDJ-4GiIn_IsZW7V46Okdup-4SnOKE-6FlJAMJh2WWt5QcMM7WA13aZzOP93CwLNeXN60r3_pca9lwpDrlfieebDgGg2br7jR2/s1600/Big-Brother-Africa-Ik.jpg" /> </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In less than three months, new Housemates will be revealed in Season 8 of AfricaMagic's Big Brother Africa and one of them could be you. Following an overwhelming entry response from the 14 participating countries, AfricaMagic is happy to announce that the Audition phase has arrived and you stand a chance of being a Housemate on of the most successful television series on the continent.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Audition dates and venues:</b></u></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Auditions for shortlisted candidates in; </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ethiopia</b> will take place at Raddisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa on Monday 11 March to Wednesday 13 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>South Africa</b> will take place at The Bassline in Johannesburg on Monday 11 March to Wednesday 13 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Malawi</b> will take place at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe on Monday 11 March to Wednesday 13 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nigeria </b>will take place at Protea Hotel Leadway in Lagos on Monday 11 March to Thursday 14 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Botswana</b> will take place at Cresta President Hotel in Gaborone on Friday 15 March to Saturday 16 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kenya</b> will take place at The Kenyatta International Conference Centre K.I.C.C in Nairobi on Friday 15 March to Sunday 17 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Zambia</b> will take place at Intercontinental Lusaka in Lusaka on Friday 15 March to Sunday 17 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ghana</b> will take place at Holiday Inn Accra Airport in Accra on Saturday 16 March to Monday 18 March from 09:00.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Namibia</b> will take place at the Hilton Windhoek Hotel in Windhoek on Monday 18 March to Wednesday 20 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Zimbabwe</b> will take place at the Rainbow Towers in Harare on Tuesday 19 March to Thursday 21 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tanzania</b> will take place at the Atlantis Hotel in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 19 March to Thursday 21 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sierra Leone</b> will take place at the Country Lodge Hotel in Freetown on Wednesday 20 March to Friday 22 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Angola</b> will take place at the Skyna Hotel in Luanda on Friday 22 March to Saturday 23 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Uganda</b> will take place at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel in Kampala on Saturday 23 March to Monday 25 March from 09:00 am.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, if you were unable to enter online or submit the entry at your nearest MultiChoice office, the good news is that there is still an opportunity to enter through the Open Auditions on the same dates, venue and time.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Open Auditions allow individuals that were unable to enter before entries closed one last chance to impress the selection team. All you are required to do is fill in the entry form which is currently available at your nearest MultiChoice office, then make your way to the audition venue where a production team member will assist you.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Remember, entries are only open to persons over the age of 21, who are citizens of one of the participating countries and who either have a valid passport or will be able to obtain one by the end of March.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The 14 participating countries this year are; Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. </span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Producers are looking for persons who are fluent in English, entertaining, open-minded, adventurous, bold and passionate about the Big Brother experience. Importantly the selection team is looking for qualities of tolerance, determination and enthusiasm.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Having recently reached 1 million likes on Facebook and currently sitting with over 285 000 Twitter followers, these interactive platforms are amongst the many ways that audiences will be kept updated on all the latest news on the eighth season of Big Brother Africa, leading up to the 26th of May when new Housemates will be revealed to audiences in 47 countries across Africa.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The prize money of USD 300 000 is up for grabs to the last Housemate standing, will it be you?</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>By AfricaMagic </i></span></span></div>

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