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IK Speaks About Big Brother Hotshots

8/30/2014 0

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bbashow.blogspot.com/search/label/Big%20Brother%20Hotshots" target="_blank">Big Brother Hotshots</a> gets underway in a matter of days and IK Osakioduwa is set to host Africa's biggest reality show for the sixth time in a row.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">IK has won the hearts of many fans across Africa for his ability to speak openly and directly with housemates and allow them to be at ease about their most vulnerable moments. Asuquo Eton met up with IK, who revealed what viewers can expect from the new season and how he feels about hosting this year's edition.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When you hear Big Brother what comes to mind?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well the first thing is the word "dedication". You have to understand that I don't see the show how everyone else sees it. To me it's more than just a source of entertainment. I have the rare privilege of seeing the team behind the scenes that run the show I've got to tell you, the amount of dedication it takes to run the Big Brother is second to no other show I know.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What's the one thing you love about Big Brother?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The difference in perspective it creates. It gives you a window into the lives of other Africans and how they live life. I'm always shocked along the way by something someone will say or do because I may think a totally different way from them due to our different backgrounds. So if there's one thing I love about the show it's how it teaches you to be tolerant of all people.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What advice do you have for this year's contestants?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The same advice I give to ask the contestants every year. Try your best to be yourself. That way, people get to know who you are and can make a decent choice whether to vote for you or not. But if you put up an act, you might not be able to sustain it until the end of the show and the minute you start to change you'll confuse whatever fans you may already have gathered. It's just safest to be yourself.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>You're back for the sixth time as host of this year's edition, how does that feel? and what should we expect?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I always view it as a compliment when I'm asked to do the show again. It's like someone is saying they are proud of the work I did the last time. So I'm always really pleased to be asked to do the show. And since every show is different I'm always super exited to discover what we'll get up to as the show unfolds. What has Biggie got up his sleeve this year, you know?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think it's safe to say that no matter what Biggie is planning we can expect a lot of drama. The house is always full of drama.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Is Big Brother a guy or a girl?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Seeing as I've never seen Biggie (even though he speaks to me on the show) I can't really answer that question authoritatively. But I always think of a Biggie as "Sexless". I simply picture Biggie as The Boss. You know his word is law in the house.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you ever met Big Brother?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">No. Not physically</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What are your expectations for this year's Big Brother Hotshots edition?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In all honesty, I never know what to expect until I meet the Housemates. They are the ones that bring life to Biggie's ideas and concepts. So I guess I'm just kinda excited and waiting with baited breath.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How does it feel being the one to announce evictions to the housemates?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's always a difficult thing to do because you've come to like these people. You've spent so much time watching them that you feel kinda connected to them. Like we were friends from before the house. And who wants to be the one to tell a friend bad news? But hey it's part of the show and it's part of my job.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Which year's Big Brother stands out the most to you?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The show has progressively gotten better over the years, and each year has exceeded my expectations. So even though I see each edition differently and can hardly compare them, I think each new edition outdoes the previous ones. And even the numbers support that notion. Each year the social media interaction about the show exceeds the last year's records.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you think Big Brother participants have better opportunities after their stay in the house?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I certainly think it opens up a world of possibilities to them. Especially if they are interested in a media career. If you look at the lives of some past housemates, it also supports the theory. Nic hosts Mashariki Mix, Gaetano got a job on several radio stations and landed several acting gigs, Uti hosts Jara, Vimbai hosts Star Gist etc. The list goes on. The truth is that once you've been on the show, people all over Africa are more welcoming to you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Apart from being the host of Big Brother, what other projects are you currently working on?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well apart from Big Brother I also keep a radio job where I work on the radio four times a week. This year I also ventured into acting. I played lead in a TV series and I have acted in two other movies. I'm going to do even more acting in the near future. I also have plans for some more TV show content. Just watch this space. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Big Brother Hotshots kicks off on Sunday, 7 September at 19:00 CAT and will run 24/7 on DStv channels 197 and 198. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>By <a href="http://www.dstv.com/News/Interview-IK-talks-Big-Brother-Hotshots/91545" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DStv </a></i></span></span></div>

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IK, Vimbai To Host AMVCAs 2014

1/29/2014 0

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Zimbabwe's former Big Brother Amplified Housemate Vimbai Mutinhiri will be among the hosts for this year's Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards (AMVCA) scheduled for March 8 in Lagos, Nigeria.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vimbai will co-host the second edition of the awards set to be broadcast live on DStv and GOtv in over 50 countries in Africa, alongside Big Brother Africa host and radio personality IK plus Tinsel star Osas Ighodaro.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">M-Net's Biola Alabi says: "IK and Vimbai did a tremendous job of hosting the inaugural AMVCAs. We are confident that with the addition of Osas, this dynamic team will once more keep this exciting and fast-paced live event running smoothly. With more viewer voted categories, the launch of the New Era Award and a sensational new stage, the latest edition of these awards should be bigger and better."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"From witnessing some of the greatest contributors in African film and TV being recognised for their phenomenal work, to watching fresh faces embarking on new journeys into the industry, the evening is a reminder of how much work, passion and commitment goes into film and TV. Plus the nominees have helped drive African film into contemporary culture and modernity in so many ways, so it will be great to see who takes the first New Era Award," said Vimbai.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A galaxy of African film and TV stars are expected to attend the glittering industry showcase, where a total of 29 awards in 27 categories will be awarded. 137 nominations from across 80 productions have been received.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">IK Osakioduwa is best known for his recurrent stints as host of Big Brother Africa. In a recent chat with him, he had interesting things to say.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a tough year for many and it was at the starting tough for me too but bless God the ending of 2013 was an awesome period for me. I was working every day and I’m grateful to God to be employed  and to have the opportunities that I have.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">In 2014 I’m going to be doing a lot of work. I want to share the love so I’m going to be training a few people to do what I do as an MC and a TV presenter. 2014 is my mentorship year. I want to put it out there to teach people to make a business out of what they are called to do. Those are my plans for 2014.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Favourite DStv Channel</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ll be kind of biased if I say it is AfricaMagic but hey, what do you expect seriously? We love AfricaMagic and it’s made quite a difference to our lives so I will lie to you if I said it was another channel. There are several channels I like but my favourite has to be AfricaMagic.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Favourite DStv programme…will that be apart from Big Brother Africa? That’s really tough too! We’ve got so many good ones on DStv. Outside of Big Brother my favourite DStv programme might be 53 Extra. I have a natural love for 53 Extra because I worked on the show. It’s a bias I know, but I can’t help it.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Thoughts on Mandela</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mandela was a great man, an awesome man and as long as you live on the African continent, he was a symbol of hope and freedom for us. But more than anything else for me, he was a symbol of responsibility. He made me realize how not a bunch, not a state, not a country but one individual can make a difference. He was a symbol of responsibility, of freedom, of taking ownership for your country. He meant a great deal to me and I think all of us who witnessed his life were honored to live in his time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>I believe in Nigeria because...</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nigeria is indefatigable. You cannot defeat our spirit or completely take away our self-esteem no matter what we go through be it political trauma, terrorism,  racism from other countries or discrimination from people who don’t understand us. You can never completely hold the Nigerian down. We believe in ourselves. I believe in us. I believe in Nigeria because we can’t be totally defeated.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>IK is the host of Comedy Club:</b> Live In Lagos which airs at 20:00 on Saturday, 11 January on AfricaMagic. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>By Ayo Falafala / AfricaMagic</i></span></span></div>

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