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Kevin & Elizabeth Celebrate 4th Wedding Anniversary

Former BBA housemates, Kevin Chuwang Pam and Elizabeth Gupta, are celebrating their fourth wedding anniversary today, February 26, 2015.

 

Kevin and his wife, Elizabeth, met in the BBA house during the 2009 edition of the show (which he won), and later got married in 2011.

 

The Big Brother Africa: Revolution couple have two children – a boy and a girl.

 

Congratulations to them.

BBA finalist Cleo Releases New Single ‘Ninaka’

After falling out with some producers in South Africa last year, Zambian rapper Cleo Ice Queen took to the studio to vent her frustrations after she was made to listen to a moving beat, Zambia Daily Mail reports.

  

The beat stirred Cleo’s emotions enough to inspire the recording of her first single of 2015, “Ninaka”, which features the rising star, Wezi, of the Toliwe fame.

 

The song Ninaka made its online debut on Monday and was shared via social media. In an interview, the Big Brother Africa ‘The Chase’ finalist shared that the song offers a glimpse of her life behind the scenes and away from the glitz and glamour of the cameras.

 

“I was putting together an album last year and fell out with my producers in South Africa,” Cleo remarked. “I was frustrated, demoralised and didn’t want to be in the studio.”

 

However, fellow artiste Jay Rox, of the hip hop group Zone Fam, believed in her talent and played her a beat which struck her emotionally and gave her the strength to go into a studio again.

 

Cleo said once she did the song, it felt like it was missing some soul and she decided that Wezi Muhone’s powerful voice would do it justice.

 

Wezi liked the song enough to add her own twist to the chorus and her sultry voice adds emotional quality to it.

 

Cleo shared that Ninaka, which was recorded at Music Outta Africa studio, may not make the final cut for her album scheduled to be released in May, but she decided to share it for her fans to understand some of the personal issues she faces.

 

At the moment, the rapper is working with various studios to complete her album, which will be titled Geminice.   Click here to download Ninaka (mp3).

Photos: All the latest from your favorite Hotshots

So much is happening in the lives of most if not all of the ex- Big Brother Hotshots contestants.

  

While most of them have managed to scoop endorsement deals with various companies, others have been working on their specific arts, visiting places, making appearances and so on.

 

Here’s what we managed to get for you from our reliable sources, feast your eyes folks…

 

Uganda’s Ellah

S.A’s Samantha

Kenya’s Alusa

Kenya’s Sabina

Ghana’s Ma’m Bea has been in Nigeria for sometime now, hosted by Tayo.

Nigeria’s Lilian

Zim’s Butterphly

Last but not least, Botswana babe Goitse

Keep it here for more photos and news updates.

Frankie, Tayo, Alusa, Sabina & Others To Stir up Kigali

Rwandan singer, actor and model Frankie Joe is expected to hold some of his fellow BBA Hotshots in Rwanda alongside Kidum to perform at the launch of his 1st album called ‘Alive to Love’.

 

The launch is set to take place on 27th March at Serena Hotel and he is almost done with the preparations of the event.

 

Speaking to Rwanda’s IGIHE, Frankie confirmed that he is bringing Tayo of Nigeria, Alusa and Sabina from Kenya to adventure the beauty of his country, he said.

 

Besides the already confirmed BBA Hotshots he is still in discussions with other Hotshots so that he gathers all the 24 in Kigali however it will all be budgeted according to the sponsors.

 

On this day he will be staging his maiden music along with Kidum Kibido one of the most admired artist in the East African region.

 

Kidum is a celebrated musician in the region having featured alongside many Rwandan artists including Miss Jojo, Alpha Rwirangira among others.

Slapping Zainab still haunts me – DKB

DKB, born Derrick Kobina Bonney, is one of Ghana’s most relevant and hardworking contemporary comedians keeping the comedy industry active.

 

He spoke to NEWS-ONE’s Francis Addo on a range of issues—about himself, life as comedian and his infamous slapping of Sierra Leonean model Zainab Sheriff when they both represented their respective countries at the Big Brother Africa reality show.

 

DKB revealed the slapping saga had been haunting him and that if he had the chance to bring back time, he would have walked away from Zainab when she provoked him.

 

What’s up with DKB? You seem to be everywhere lately.

DKB is just fanning the fire of GH comedy to make a bonfire. Everywhere because event organisers now prefer me as the first choice to spice their events, and it’s because I am serving out all the jokes that have been in me.

 

What happens when the jokes get finished? lol

They will never get finished because my style is to take swipes at social issues and current affairs…

 

I had been trying to remember DKB before Big Brother but I couldn’t.

 

I started off as a top performer at the defunct Citizen Comedy Show produced by Citizen Kofi. I was the regular character on the prime time comedy TV show, Laugh A Minute… I hosted KSM Afia Siriboe show in 2011 as well, hosted Eddie Kadi live in Ghana 2010 & 2011… Lastly, before Big Brother Africa (BBA) I was the host for the funniest family TV game show, It Runs In The Family.

 

Will you say you had your breakthrough before BBA?

I had my break but BBA gave me my big break…

 

Was it crucial for you to be on BBA platform?

Sorry, before BBA… I had flown to Uganda for Mnet Comedy Club to represent as finest comedian from Ghana to feature with other top comics from other African countries. So based on that I took BBA as an opportunity to sell myself to Africa as a great comic.

 

Do you think you have achieved that aim of selling yourself?

Well I did but in an awkward way. Basing on the scandal, the name is truly remembered all across the continent but whenever I trip a country, I would have a few explanations to do before I proceed with whatever agenda I came with.

 

You mean the Zainab slap saga still haunts you?

I can never run completely from it. I have managed to bury it in Ghana. I am now left with other countries. I haven’t really interacted with them concerning it so truly I would have lots of questions to answer.

 

What really happened? Some people think you had to slap her to prove you are a man of your words?

No, I slapped her because she slapped me first. And that broke the last straw because I had had enough of the verbal abuse.

 

If you have the opportunity to bring back time, would you change anything that happened that day?

I would have walked away…and stayed in the BBA house as she gets disqualified.

 

Do you hear from her?

I used to hear from her… I guess at a point everybody minds his or her business.

 

Tell me about yourself?

I’m from Ningo… A Ga Adangbe by tribe. I was born in Accra, September 3, 1985 and grew up in Accra. My parents are Caroline Mensah and Harry Jerry Bonney. I had basic education at the Universal Academy and St Anthony’s Preparatory School then to St John’s Grammar School and University of Ghana (Bsc. Agric Hons. 2009).

 

I held positions in my schools including St John’s SRC representative for Agric students; Organising Secretary, Agribusiness Association; Deputy Entertainment Chairman of Ghana Association of Agric Students, Legon; Mensah Sarbah Hall Male Block Captain and Mensah Sarbah Hall planning committee executive. 

 

I had a couple of achievements including 2004 St John’s Grammar Best Computer Student, 2007 Funniest Agric Student, 2007 Most Popular Agric Student, 2008 Funniest Student and 2009 Mensah Sarbah Hall Most Hardworking Student.

 

You are daddy bee boy lol. How was growing up like?

I was half dadabee; today I get, tomorrow I don’t.

 

Is DKB married?

Marriage, not yet.

 

At what point did you notice you wanted to become a comedian?

After passing through a Jimie competition in Commonwealth. It was over but I just went to do freestyle and they loved it.

 

What were some of the biggest mistakes you made as a new comedian at the time?

Hmmm! I was performing to oldies on Citizen Kofi’s birthday and they wanted to dance and I was forcing jokes on them… They booed me away.

 

Did it affect you?

Apuuu! I am mentally stronger than their pension plans.

It must be a difficult thing making people laugh?

Not really.

 

You sound like there is a common formula that comedians use?

No. We create, try them, rehearse and kill it. Those are some qualities of a good comedian.

 

What do you think about Ghana’s comedy industry compared to that of Nigeria?

Nigerian comedy industry is a PHD holder with 30+ years of experience… GH comedy industry just completed kindergarten.

 

Is GH comedy doing right at its kindergarten stage?

Yes, now we are.

 

You are an actor too; where from that inspiration?

I just realised I could act. It comes easily.

 

What productions have you done so far?

No movies yet… TV series, Just Another Day showed on GHone, High School Fever showing on GHone. I made special appearance in Afia Shwarzenegger.

 

Any concluding message?

Oh, I want to thank all Ghanaians for accepting me massively, big respect to Ramani, marketing distributors of Lele Food Products and DJ Cola Drinks for investing in my comedy tour, respect to Asta Advertising, Chapters Couture Clothing and any other who has contributed to my success.

Source: ghanaweb.com

Ma’m Bea loving life in Nigeria

Ma’m has been in Nigeria for days now and Tayo has been a good host. Apart from linking up with his friend Tayo, the Ghanaian designer has also had the honour and opportunity of meeting some of the house-hold names in Nigeria’s Nollywood Movie indutry including, the legendary Zack Orgi, Mike Ezurunye, Ngozi among others.

 

Ma’m Bea was even more excited that the people she always looked up to and only watched on television had been calling her, something that humbled her and felt like she was on another planet. “Waking up and receiving calls or missed calls from people you have always admired on t.v and loved their work and still do and you like oh God I’m I still on earth?!LOL ‪#‎WEGOINGHIGHER‬#— feeling blessed,” she posted on her Facebook page.

Fancy Huddah’s Bio? Here it is!

Her real name is Alhuda Njoroge but prefers calling herself Huddah Monroe was born in the cold month of October, 1991. She was born in a very humble background. Humble Huddah went to Kajiado Hills Girls Academy. His Dad died when she was just a toddler.

  

Huddahmonroe faced harsh upbringing at her home with lots of domestic conflicts.This made her to run away from home when she was still a young child. She couldn’t take it any more.
 

She used to live with her four stepbrothers, and a stepfather they were not so good to her. The harsh realities she faced in her life made her to develop a tough skin and unapologetic nature. This got herself titled “The Boss Lady”

 

She says her self coined name “The Boss Lady” reflects hard work and determination.

 

After high school, she ventured out into freelance modelling, computer studies and did a diploma in programming after high school. She currently is in a serious relationship with a guy who is a public figure (name?)
 

Her boyfriend understands the ‘ Huddah’ in her, and helps all her in all the controversy surrounding her life. Her nude photos were not meant to provoke the public, but for commercials, they were done professionally.

 

Prezzo is not only a close friend to Huddah, but also her mentor.

 

Huddah has a tattoo inscribed in french as a flower rebel. which refers to the inward shy humble religious girl she is
 

HuddahMonroe has big plans for her career. For a start, she plans to start shooting a couple of episodes on a couple of reality TV shows. She occasionally chips in to support her family. She is a party animal and enjoys attending parties and events. She has even tried to be a singer!

Ellah Reveals She Had Plans To Marry Idris

Ellah and Idris were often seen snuggling under the covers. They even kissed several times as they enjoyed their time in the Big Brother house. But after their mothers visited and cautioned them during the freeze task in the second last week of the show, things changed and they ended up in a complicated situation as the 21-year-old Tanzanian photographer couldn't decide whether he wanted to be with Ellah or not.

This of course made her most upset, but the 24-year-old Ugandan beauty queen couldn't help all her infatuation. In an interview with Uganda's New Vision, Ellah, real name Stellah Nantumbwe, has revealed that she had plans to marry the Big Brother Hotshots winner.

Read excerpts below;

Who updates your Twitter handle?

I do, but sometimes there is administrator who helps me to keep it active. People like it when you are in touch with them.

How have you been since returning from Big Brother Africa?

Life has changed, but for the better. I am proud of what I have achieved so far.

I watched you on the Scoop 'n Scoop show on Urban TV.

That was my first time on TV as a presenter. I was not nervous. I was just myself. I guess the cameras in the Big Brother House helped a lot.

Who is your ideal man?

Definitely Idris Sultan. He has a great masculine body. I think he has all the qualities any woman would want.

Tell us about Idris. Was the relationship real?

I do not know about him, but for me, it was real. Right now, we are settling back into our lives. We will see if we still have the feelings for each other.

Has he called since Big Brother ended?

We are in touch. But I cannot tell you to what extent.

Idris is 21 and you are 24. Does the age difference matter to you?

For me, it is about maturity, not age.

Did you have any plans of marrying him?

Yes, but we decided to put our relationship on hold. This is because when money is in control, a lot can happen. We shall give ourselves some time.

Didn't you worry that your boyfriend back at home was watching, while you cried over Idris?

At that moment, I did not care at all. I just wanted to follow my heart, be myself and be happy.

What puts you off about a guy?

Being aggressive, manipulative and having self-pity.

You were very laid back at the start of the game.

You get very anxious when you enter the BBA House: You do not know what to expect. But soon, it gets easier as you interact with your housemates. The diary room sessions and the cameras remind you that you are not in isolation. Just knowing there are people outside who are around you is comforting.

Viewers across the continent thought 'Biggie' had a crush on you?

It was a good friendship. We always had a good conversation. I guess he was so kind to me because of my character. I did not forgot to tell him "thank you" after every session.

Did you meet Biggie after BBA?

I did not and I would not want to meet the person behind the voice. It is just nice that the voice makes you feel like someone is watching over you, like a real big brother.

Is Idris going to share the money with you?

I do not know. But I want to make my own money.

What if you found out that he had a stable girlfriend back at home?

Honestly, I would totally understand that and move on with my life.

What do you think of sex before marriage?

I think one should do what they feel is comfortable for them.

You and Esther did not really like each other and yet you are from the same country, why?

It is just that she preferred different kind of company.

What next after Big Brother?

There are some songs I recorded while in the house. The first one I am going to record is about Idris.

By Carol Natukunda & Halima Mampiima.

How Africa Voted: Final Week

According to the final votes of the season, the housemate with the most number of country votes and the WINNER of Big Brother Hotshots is: Idris.

Idris received five country votes and these were from Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The runner-up, Tayo received two country votes and these were from Nigeria and Mozambique.

The rest of the finalists received country votes as follows: Macky2 got two country votes from Zambia and Rest of Africa, Nhlanhla also got two country votes from South Africa and Botswana, JJ got one country vote from Zimbabwe, Sipe also got one country vote from Malawi and Butterphly received 0 country votes. 
 
For the housemates who received the same number of country votes, the tie breaker rule came into effect for those housemates.

The winner of Big Brother Hotshots is.....IDRIS!

Tanzanian 21-year old Big Brother Hotshots representative Idris has been declared the winner of the ninth season of the reality TV show after 63 days in Biggie’s space.

The youthful comic and aspiring actor managed to beat off stiff competition from Tayo, another Hotshot who had made the final two list but as it turns out, Idris’ lucky star shone brighter than his thus coming out on tops this evening.

His win was proceded by evictions of Butterphly, Ma’m Bea, Sipe, JJ, Nhlanhla and Macky2. After Idris together with Tayo were declared the final two, Biggie called them to the Diary room where they’d their very last Diary as Hotshots final two during which Biggie wished them the very best of luck and urged them to continue playing their game even on the outside.

Shortly after leaving the Diary room, they were Chauffeur driven in a Limo to the Live Show stage and had a red carpet walk greeting fans and invited guests.

Host IK had a chat with the duo before going on to call out Idris’ name as the winner of Big Brother Hotshots! He jumped up in excitement and went on the floor before being congratulated by Tayo, the 6 first evictees of the day and then the rest of the ex-Hotshots joined in the celebrations thereafter.

Huge congratulations to Idris, one lucky lad there!

Evictions: Nhlanhla & Macky2 sent home!

Macky2 and Nhlanhla have become the latest eviction victims after being booted out of the show this evening following the likes of Sipe, JJ, Butterphly and Ma’m Bea who were evicted earlier on.

The pair’s eviction spells an end to Zambia and South Africa’s chance to land the much awaited grand prize of Big Brother Hotshots.

There’s no doubt the two lads have been at their best when it comes to playing the Big Brother game but as already stated, it’s just a game and there’s always one winner.

This leaves Tayo (Nigeria) and Idris (Tanzania) still in the race to take home the USD300.000.

Who do you think will be out ultimate Hotshot?

Evictions: JJ & Sipe out!

Zimbabwe and Malawi are officially out of Big Brother Hotshots after their surviving reps in JJ and Sipe respectively were sent packing following in the footsteps of Butterphly (Zimbabwe) and Ma’m Bea (Ghana) who were evicted first.

This brings the number of those still in the running for the money to just four; Idris, Tayo, Macky2 and Nhlanhla. All the foursome seem to be very strong going by the way they’ve managed to beat off the competition from the first four evictees.

At the moment, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa are the surviving countries.

Who do you think will take the crown home?

Evictions: Butterphly & Ma’m Bea off the money!

Butterphly and Ma’m Bea have become the latest Hotshots to be evicted from the Big Brother Hotshots house after 63 days leaving six others still in the running for the grand prize.

 

The latest developments spell danger for Ghana as her only surviving rep has been thrown out of the race, however, Zimbabwe which has been having two housemates in the final week still remains with JJ and only time will tell if he’s strong enough to bring the money home on Butterphly’s behalf.

 

The six remaining housemates; Tayo, Macky2, Idris, JJ, Nhlanhla and Sipe still have to battle it out tonight for Africa to have an ultimate Hotshot.

 

Who do you think is next to leave the house?

Live Show: D’Banj for ‘Cocona Chocolate’

Nigerian star artiste D’Banj teamed up with Zimbabwean artiste Buffalo Soulja and Naeto C and they they performed the ONE Campaign theme song ‘Coco na Chocolate’ much to the excitement of Africa. It should be recalled that the Hotshots performed the same song a couple of weeks a ago during one of their weekly Extravaganza task presentations.

 

The Live Show which has kicked off in high gear has already seen a number of appearances and performances from the Ex- Hotshots. The over two hour grand finale is still on and surely Africa should brace herself as a lot is still on their plate this evening.

 

Upnext, the eight Hotshot Finalists will be performing for the last time for Africa (as housemates though).

Live Show: Ex-Hotshots perform!

It’s been a mouth-watering Final Live Show of our beloved Big Brother Hotshots which was preceded by the Ex-Hotshots making a red carpet appearance an hour before all the cameras changed focus to the studio with host IK who invited the the former housemates on stage. All of them performed for Africa and from the screams and chants which could be over heard from the audience, it weas clear that they were having priceless fun.

 

It’s now clear that they’ve indeed been up to something after they were eviocted from the show, at least they’ve showcased something to nAfrica omn their probably final appearance this season.

 

Meanwhile, we are less than an hour away before we find out who is our ultimate Hotshot.

 

Who do you think takes the molla home?

Live Show: Ex-Hotshots walk the red carpet

The red carpet was dazzling and the next to walk past cheering fans was Samantha from South Africa. Upon being asked what the feedback had been from fans, she told Carol that she was amazed at the love she got across the continent, but particularly from her home country.

 

Carol mischievously enquired whether Samantha’s money was onIdris or JJ, two men the lovely lass had close relations with in the house. Samantha’s coy response was that she was OK with either of them winning.

 

The next to arrive was Multichoice representative Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, the regional director of M-Net (West Africa). She spoke about the fire which ripped through the original houses, and thanked everyone behind the scenes for pulling through despite all that went down. Her personal highlight of the season was when the ex-housemates were in the house.

 

Representing Endemol, the original big wigs behind Big Brother, was Senior Head Creative Brendan Gabriel. His view on Big Brother remaining so big on the continent was that it allowed Africans to escape into an opulent house and party.

 

After these heavyweights continued their walk down the red carpet there were more housemates to greet. Frankie, from Rwanda, looked spiffy in a sharp suit. Following him was the incredible host IK, who told us what he was getting up to when he was not on Big Brother Africa.

 

A platinum-blonde Sheillah looked glam in a sexy white dress, who Vimbai said had caught the eye of Desmond Elliot. The lovely girl from Botswana could not wait to launch her career, including utitlising her incredible voice.

 

We’ve seen only a handful of Hotshots and top dogs walk the red carpet, but there are plenty more to come. Make sure you keep on watching so that you can see all your favourites and hear what they have been up to.

Payback Prank

The end is indeed here and how better to start off the morning with some noise? The day started off with a prank for the Three Suckers and a shocking altercation between Tayo and two members of the Three Suckers – Nhlanhla and JJ.

Earlier in the week, JJ and Nhlanhla had neatly pranked the hotshots by carrying their bags outside whilst they slept. The rest of the hotshots woke up only to be startled by the sudden disappearance of their bags. They all wondered what had happened and even considered if it may have not been one of Biggie's pranks.

This morning, in retaliation to the prank, the rest of the housemates carefully orchestrated a prank on the Three Suckers. A mixture of eggs, couscous and flour was poured over the boys, pulling them quickly out of bed and into the shower!

After the pay-back prank, Nhlanhla said that their prank was better than the one pulled on them but what really set Tayo on fire, was a comment that JJ passed which he admitted to have not clearly heard but hated that he said anything behind his back. JJ insisted that he was neither talking about him or to him.

Tayo went over to the shower where the boys were cleaning themselves up. He shouted and pointed fingers at JJ, threatening that if he dare repeated the things he said to him inside Biggie's house, outside of the house, he would deal with him decisively as he would not have any protection – no Biggie and no cameras. Perhaps JJ needed to consider bodyguards!

JJ kept telling Tayo that everyone was witnessing who he really was and urged him to continue with his insults and threats. And Tayo did not disappoint! We wondered if the Nigerian model was not simply anxious about the finale show and at least hoped that he was not serious about doing damage to JJ and Nhlanhla after the show.

What did you think about the morning drama and Tayo's threats?