THE highly publicised seventh edition of the most popular television reality show, Big Brother Africa, tagged StarGame, commenced on Sunday amidst great fanfare and, as usual, Nigeria was powerfully represented.

Sensational American music star, J.Cole, took to the stage soon after the Big Brother StarGame launch kicked off.

After this, the host, IK Osakioduwa introduced the seven celebrity VIP housemates from seven countries — 26-year-old DKB from Ghana; 32 year-old talented rap icon Prezzo from Kenya; 25-year-old award-winning songstress Lady May from Namibia; 28-year-old dramatic pop music sensation, Goldie from Nigeria; famed socialite, model and businesswoman, 34-year-old Barbz from South Africa;  successful R&B diva, 25-year-old Mampi from Zambia and hugely popular, soulful musician, 27-year-old Roki from Zimbabwe.

After, the VIP housemates were sent to the part of the BBA House called Upville, where they will spend the next 91 days, it was time for the real housemates.

To live in the Downville part of the house, the double up housemates, who have paired, consist of Esperanca and Seydou, friends from Angola; Eve and Edith, sisters from Botswana; Mildred and Keita, couple from Ghana; Alex and Malonza, friends from Kenya; Yadel and Luke, friends from Liberia; Nafe and Wati, colleagues from Malawi, Jessica and Junia, friends from Namibia.

Others are Chris and Ola, friends from Nigeria; Keagan and Lee, South Africa; Zainab and Zain from Sierra Leone; Hilda and Julio, friends from Tanzania; Jannette and Kyle, friends from Zambia; Tamara and Talia, sisters from Uganda and Maneta and Teclar from Zimbabwe.

This year, there’s an attention grabbing ‘winner takes all’ grand prize of USD300,000 at stake and this, coupled with the new ‘double up’ rule which enforces contestants to enter the series with partners, Big Brother StarGame will definitely provide a funny mix of entertainment, romance, action, suspense and drama that the series is known for.

The Big Brother House, as usual, returns  studded with 53 cameras and 120 microphones. The house now features a bold new design in line with the theme of the series. From the two contradictory styles at play, the question of what Biggie is up to rises again.

One look is definitely inspired by the diners of 50s Hollywood, colourful pastels and bold bright shapes accented by the iconic black and white check patterns, bringing back memories of jukeboxes, bunk beds and soda fountains. The other is sleek and sophisticated, echoing a classy and exclusive dance club where opulence and luxury are the keys to a good time. Polished glass, gold finishes and delicate accessories, its style meets elegance all the way.

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