Roki to mingle with fans in Mutare 

Posted by Henry on Jul 06, 2012

Big Brother Africa (BBA) Stargame fans will have an opportunity to mingle with Rockford Josphats, or simply Roki in Mutare at the Pavillion Sports club on Friday.
Roki, who was disqualified from the game last month after fighting with fellow countryman Maneta Mazanhi, will travel to Mutare for the party on Friday.
The Chidzoka hit-maker seems to be playing popular back home judging from the success of his events. A welcome party held for him two weeks ago at the Red Bar in Harare was sold out.
He also left fans crying for more at the Harare International Conference Centre last weekend when he performed at Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi’s farewell gig.
One of the organisers of the Mutare show, Obey “Big Fish” Hove from G3 Big Fun Entertainment urged fans to attend the event in their numbers to support Roki. “We are hosting the official Big Brother welcome party in Mutare to celebrate Roki’s return. He came, he saw and he conquered and although he did not get the cash prize, he raised the Zimbabwe flag high and we are proud of him,” he said.
He added that Roki would be at the bar from 2200hrs, mixing, mingling and partying with his fans. Jusa Mpostori, Tony D, I-Sintos, Magesh Dance group, DJ Fresh, Daddy-K, DJ Teddy and Ras-Blu are some of the artists lined up to perform at the event.
Roki will also mix and mingle with the youth in Mutare to share ideas with them before returning to Harare.
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News: Hide And Go Booze 

Posted by Henry on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 

It looks like the StarGamers have a new favourite sport that should be called ‘Hide and Go Booze’.

What is that you ask? Well it is when one or more the Housemates take a bottle of alcohol and stash it away from everyone else and then when no one else is looking they creep into the room stealthily like ninja’s to refuel themselves secretly.

So what has brought about this act of stinginess from the Housemates? As they say necessity is the mother of all inventions. Some of the Housemates have been feeling overwhelmed by the large number of people in the House now that all of the Housemates have been grouped together and have been unwilling to share their luxuries, namely booze and cigarettes with the masses.

At the centre of all this debauchery has been celebrity bad boy Prezzo. Today he took to the girls’ bedroom with Jannette and the two rummaged through her bag to find a hidden bottle of wine which they poured for themselves before they hid the bag again under her bed.

A few days ago the rapper hid bottles of alcohol but at that time it was Keagan who was his partner in crime and the two enlisted Goldie’s bags as their chosen hiding place.

Seriously though have these StarGamers never heard that greed is one of the seven deadly sins?
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

News: When Sweet Talking Goes Wrong. . . 

Posted by Henry on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 

This a lesson to all the guys out there, when you are trying to sweet talk a girl and you can see that things are clearly not going your way it is best to quit while you are ahead. Unfortunately for Kyle this is a lesson that he had learn the hard way.

In the past the Ugandan has made no secret of the fact that he thinks Lady May is hot. This evening he approached the Namibian in the bathroom after he suspected that she had overheard a conversation that he was having about her with some of the other Housemates to try and smooth talk her.

When the StarGame lad queried the celebrity dame if she had overheard the conversation she snapped at him, “I don’t have long ears.” Woohoo! Oh… but wait… that was only just the first blow amongst a flurry of verbal punches from Lady May.

Not one to give up easily Kyle then tried again and again to steer the conversation to a more warm and friendly note. “As long as I am here I am going to make you talk and laugh. Can I do that for you?” he mused. He was greeted with an awkward silence from Lady May followed by the ultimate brush off. “Goodbye,” she quipped.

The gent finally took a hint and retreated back to his friends with his bruised ego. And you can always trust on your friends to take the mickey out of you at the worst of times. “How was the humiliation,” quizzed an amused Talia. Talk about kicking a guy when he’s down. Better luck next time Kyle.
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

News: Old Habits Die Hard 

Posted by Henry on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 

In celebration of their recent victories the Housemates decided to head outside and chill in the Jacuzzi.

The boys of both the Blue Team and the Red team decided that they deserved a little rest and relaxation after all their hard work and sleepless night this week in an effort to impress Big Brother and come out tops in the Shoprite Cook Off Task.

Whenever they have a little down time what is the one thing that the boys have on their minds? Alcohol of course and tonight was no exception. Despite being banned from alcohol by Biggie until further notice it looks like old habits die hard for Wati.

Despite his sanction the Malawian became very distressed when the boys realized that there is bottle of alcohol missing and when Talia refused to give the boys her bottle of wine because she wanted to save if for tomorrow he snapped at her, “We don’t want to drink it tomorrow, we want to drink it today he shouted.” Errm… Hello Wati do you understand the meaning of the word banned?
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Task: The Rouge Winners 

Thu, 05 Jul 2012  

Like a well-oiled machine the Red team cruised straight to victory in the Shoprite Cook Off.

With a 100% Wager hanging in the balance the Housemates gave their all in their presentation and in the end their hard work paid off. After the Blue team turn got their turn, chef Thandi then returned to the garden to evaluate the Red Team.

Never was there a moment when the chef was not attended to and their impeccable service did not go unnoticed, the team got the thumbs up from the Big Brother’s guest chef, chef Thandi, “Their presentation and hospitality was perfect,” she praised. It was Keagan who took on the role of maitre d' at The Rouge garden restaurant.

First they served up an appetiser dubbed African infusion, this was an interesting looking stuffed cabbage dish. They followed up with not one but two main dishes. The first was a Lamb curry inspired by Lady May’s Namibian heritage and the second was a Brazilian inspired lamb roast. “She loves it I can tell,” Goldie whispered to her teammates enthusiastically. Next it was time for a decadent dessert that included chocolate dipped in coconut paired with a ginger and pineapple juice cocktail with strawberry syrup. As Big Brother announced the results for this challenge the Red team jumped for joy, relieved that their efforts did not go unnoticed.

Well done to both teams for winning their 100% Wager.
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

News: If You Can't Stand The Heat. . . 

Posted by Henry onThu, 05 Jul 2012 

As the saying goes if you can’t stand the heat then get out of the kitchen… And today things heated up in Upville with the tension mounting as the countdown for the Task presentation begun.

For the presentation later today the Housemates will have to whip up a three course culinary feast as they battle it out in the Shoprite Cooking Challenge. With both the Blue team and the Red team having Wagered 100% it is apparent that the Housemates nerves are shot and for some of the StarGamers they are starting to unravel.

Talia seems to be the most on the edge as she became snippy with her Red team members. “Make it snappy we don’t have all day,” she quipped at Junia. She then targeted Junia’s boo, Malonza and told both of the lovebirds off as well. “Are you done? You guys are spending too much time by the sink,” she said increasingly annoyed.

As for Lady May the Namibian had an eye of the tiger look on her face. The songstress shut everyone out, preferring to keep herself to just get down to business.

Blue team member Alex seemed worried about his team’s chances of winning as he confessed to Red team member Junia that most of the members of the male dominated team have idea how to cook. As Alex slaved away in the kitchen most of his team mates chose to sleep or laze about in bed, maybe they were recharging for later. They woke up a bit and started setting up their 'restaurants' for the Task.

Will these team mates be able to get it together in time for the Task presentation?
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

News: Goldie Exhausted & Worried

Posted by Henry on Jul 05,

One can’t stop wondering what’s eating up the Golden one but from her diary room session today, the Nigerian dame revealed to Biggie that she hasn’t had any sleep for many hours and therefore feels worn out and fatigued.
After appearing for her diary session, Biggie noticed that there was something wrong with her, he therefore inquired what could be the problem; the Starmate revealed that she was sleep deprived because of baking and preparing chocolate tasks yesterday. She continued to explain that her Red teammates were relying on her so much because they keep asking for her advise on what to do but acknowledged their input which was quite impressive.
Goldie was not only worried about the tasks but also worried and concerned about what Sunday has in store for her. The nominated housemate revealed to Big Brother that she was so worried about the nominations and evictions. However, Biggie comforted her by saying that there was no need to worry about something that she could hardly influence in any way, he therefore encouraged her to keep her head high and concentrate on the tasks and game.
She was visibly tired and sleepy throughout her diary session and Biggie had to cut it short in order to give her time to go and rest. She therefore left the diary room to go upstairs to have a rest while her fellow Red team mates stayed in the kitchen getting ready for their cooking task.
What could be eating up Goldie? Other (5) housemates are also nominated and equally tired just like she’s but going about their duties normally.

News: The Wise Lady 

Posted by Henry onThu, 05 Jul 2012 

Lady May is not often one to join in on group discussions in the House, the lady is not a woman of many words.

But today it became apparent that behind Lady May's closed off self deep down there lies a wise woman. As the Housemates gathered together in the kitchen to put the finishing touches on their dishes they engaged in a discussion about StarGame strategies.

“Everybody’s game plane is to accomplish good things that is what I believe,” said the songbird to the young lads that surrounded her.

The young Keagan refuted her opinions and tried to back it up by making an example with Maneta. “Look at Maneta her game plan was not to accomplish good things. It was to throw bleach,” he insisted.

“That was not her game plan, it is a thing that just happened,” Lady May retorted, before adding, “Even the baddest person in the world wants to be happy.” Wise words from Lady May who knew that behind her child like persona there is an astute woman.
 source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Task: House of Blues 

Posted by Henry on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 

Today it was judgement day for the StarGamers, after a week worth’s preparation tonight the Housemates came before Big Brother’s guest chef in the Shoprite Cook Off.

First up was the Blue Team that had chosen salmon as their main ingredient in their dishes. As soon chef Thandi walked in, a courteous Keitta was ready and waiting to playing host for the night at their ‘House Of Blues’ garden restaurant. For the starter the team served up a salmon salad and the teammates called upon Alex to explain the dish but unfortunately nerves got the better of him as he stuttered before the chef.

Wati set the ambience in the beautifully decorated garden played as he strummed on his guitar while the chef chowed down on her main course which consisted of grilled salmon and white sauce. For dessert the team presented a chocolate cupcake served with self-made chocolate and a guava, blackberry and orange juice cocktail.

Afterwards chef Thandi headed into the diary room to reveal her judgement to Big Brother. “Their hospitality was great,” she said cheerfully. But on less a positive note the chef critiqued the staff service from the team, “The host had to constantly remind them to bring the food or pour the water,” she said sounding less impressed.

So what was the final verdict? Despite a few hiccups, Biggie decided that the team deserved an A for effort and granted them their 100% Wager.
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

News: “I Will Dress From The Toilet”-Lady May

Posted by henry on Jul 05,

In her Diary Room session Today, The Namibian songstress said that she is going to be more friendly to the toilet when it comes to dressing up and that when the weather becomes a little more friendly than it is now, she will embark to sleeping outside!
For Lady May to say all this,it escalated from just a question when Biggie  asked her about how  she finds the different relationships in the House. The Namibian dame said that she finds it a bit hard to dress up while her fellow Housemates’ boyfriends are in the girls’ room.
Lady May added that due to these relationships in the House, Boys are spending more time in the Girls’ room just because they want to be  with their lovers. On this issue the Namibian was suggesting that if those who have boyfriends would spend more time in the boys’room rather than the Boys coming to the Girls’ room nit would be a great idea.
She said that this would help in protecting people’s privacy most especially hers as she prefers doing her things in a more convenient place especially without any Housemate of the opposite sex watching.
However, she said that as an individual can’t influence the others by making them like what she wants .That is when she came to a conclusion that she will have to be more friendly to the toilet when it comes to dressing up and the  garden at night when its time for sleeping!Hmm………Does this explain why she was sleeping outside?
Does Lady May do this because of privacy or its because of her weird characters?…………..

Feature: Keitta's Boxers 

Posted by Henry on Thu, 05 Jul 2012

 

There's hairy business, then there's smelly business.

While some of us have been preoccupied with all the Nominations and Evictions drama – which has made us sick with suspense and anticipation - a few vigilant StarGame faithful have been gripped by something else entirely.

From the looks of what is being said on the social networks, Keitta's boxers are so famous right now, they deserve their own show. A show they might not get, but a post they definitely will!

The vigilant Underwear Police aka U.P. have been working overtime; pouncing on and zooming in on Keitta's underwear transgressions. Hey, we were taught not to really look down there so it was more than surprising (and a bit embarrassing) to stumble upon unabashed underwear talk. Nuns at a nightclub? Yikes, that’s us! It looks like the StarGame masses have skills that would leave the FBI proud.

The internet is abuzz with comments including the below:

*“Does Keitta ever change his boxers?” - Dapo Aderele
*“Since I started watching BBA, he is always in these boxers” - Tricia Love Ibe

Some StarGame viewers have jumped to Keitta's defense as Boxergate unfolds, telling the U.P. where to get off!

*“I know BBA to be an entertainment show...not a fashion show’ - jonwills201
*“Leave Keitta alone. What if that's his trade mark?” - Celestina Adusahpoku

What we know for sure is that sexy Keitta is a bonafide Adonis and has never been a slouch about showing off his ripped torso. He has made us cry into our ice cream because he is spoken for (Mildred is his smile keeper). Should we care how and when he chooses to wear his undies? It's his choice after all!

Could Keitta's boxers be more famous (or should we say infamous) than the diminutive Lady May's pink heels, or gorgeous Goldie's ginormous, gravity defying lashes?Whatever the case may be, one thing’s for sure; never in Big Brother history has underwear kicked up such a stink (pun totally unintended) No. Seriously.

Goldie, Junia, Kyle, Lady May, Malonza and Prezzo are up for Eviction this week. Vote
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Task: Both Teams Win Their Wager! 

Posted by Henry on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 

This evening, the Housemates are to whip up a three course culinary feast, as they battle it out for the ultimate title; Big Brother Shoprite Top Chef

The Housemates have been divided into two teams; the Blue team and the Red team. So far, the teams have been neck and neck when it comes to the mini cooking Task's Big Brother has thrown at them. This afternoon, the Housemates have been sanctioned to plan their menu and cook, for tonight's Task presentation, which takes the form of a Cook Off.

Both teams must whip up a starter, a main course, dessert, as well as cocktails. A top chef will be on hand to taste the delicacies both teams will be serving up. When being scored, presentation and table settings will be taken into consideration.
The Red team wins thier wager thanks to their hospitality so the chief ranked their services as ok, as well also the Blue team also won their wager on average as judged by the chief.
source: bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com

Updates: Diary Room Session Live(Part Five)

Posted by Henry on Jul 05, 2012

Lady May Dairy Session, she begins by stating that the preparation is coming along very well only that they have a little set back. She describes her menu which comprises of lump, rice, spinach, mashrooms, green beans and so much more including the various decorations.
She also talks of the competition not being boring and fun since there’s less talking and more work in the kitchen. She recognizes the energy of seriousness among housemates.
She refutes any claims of ever doing anything to the blue team. She however talks of an incident where they were looking at the blue team cooking and it was just jokes in between them.
She also talks of retaliating after some of the blue team members stealing her chocolates. She apologizes for it even though the chocolates weren’t recovered.
Speaking of relationships; She doesn’t see love in the house and argues that its just a choreograph set up where the participants just cuddle for the cameras.
She talks of resorting for the garden to sleep if the weather is fine because the girls room is now pre-occupied by the boys and feels like she should give people privacy. She also will resort to dressing up from the toilet.

Goldie Diary Session

She’s tired because she was sleep deprived after staying up all night cleaning immediately they finished baking and doing the chocolates. But she’s good.
Her fellow housemates are helpful. She thinks her teammates rely on her so much because they keep asking for her advise on what to do.
The sleepy lady reveals to Biggie that he should expect beef and lots of other things in the cook off later in the evening.
She got nothing on her mind except being tired and only wants to sleep. She however gets teary as she reveals that she’s nervous about the nominations on Sunday.

Alex Diary Session

He says that they are happy that finally they have accomplished something after they were[Blue team] announced winners. He also describes their menu which compromises of Salmon salad among others.
He assures Biggie to expect the best from them. He cites Malonza and Junia‘s ignorance in the kitchen as the red’s weakness.
The mood in the house is relaxed, sleepy and tired after getting deprived of sleep last night. He adds that he doesn’t think that fatigue will affect the task presentation as long as every thing is ready an hour earlier before the task presentations begin.
His teams secret ingredient is its taste which is the secret. He argues that its not the ingredient that is the secret but rather the process of preparation.
If the world was to end in the next 24 hours, how would you spend this hours?, Biggie asks; he would spend the hours with his family. Adding that he normally lives each day of his life to the fullest.
source bigbrotherafrica.com

StarGame Loosing ‘Laid-back’ Reps

Posted by Henry on Jul 05, 2012

Should the show really say good bye to them? Since the StarGame show began airing, viewers have looked for those characters they deem interesting, ‘crazy’ and entertaining. The laid back personalities have since then nobly exited the game due to random nominations and consequent evictions.
From the initial 35 housemates that the house had on day 1, a few housemates who in the eyes of the viewers and basing on the particular housemates’ behaviuor in the house, they have been labelled entertaining but laid back. The likes of Esperanca, Alex, Nafe, Lee and Kyle have been described as entertaining but rather laid back housemates. Talking about Esperience, she only became noticed when she wanted to leave the house on numerous occasions and surely, if at all she had the chance to be exposed to evictions, she would most probably not have survived.
Since the evictions began, these ‘laid back’ housemates have apparently become victims of the evictions save for Esperience (Ola’s version) who bowed out of the game through a voluntary exit. The likes of Nafe and Lee have been evicted on the above grounds while their respective partners who are more outspoken are still featuring in the game. Perhaps this is exactly what Wati wanted to find out; the Malawian housemate queried some of his fellow housemates while they were still in Downville what Africa really wanted from a housemate for them to deserve their vote. The big haired rep perhaps saw it befitting to become more entertaining for the viewers and well the results of that are clearly manifested today.
Does Africa want Entertainers or well groomed entertaining housemates in the house? Well, whichever way it is, entertainment seems to be the leading factor in this instance and perhaps that’s why housemates are positively benefiting from the loophole.
It also seems like whenever housemates are up for possible eviction, the so called laid back housemates do not survive the chop block as this is already manifested in the recent few evictions. The only remaining ‘laid back’ housemates in the house are probably Alex and Kyle, the two entertaining and humorous reps could also go through what their colleagues Nafe and Lee went through unless the precious African votes suggest other wise. Nafe also confirmed in his recent interview after his eviction a few days ago that perhaps he was evicted because Africa thought he was a laid back housemate and maybe wild and entertaining housemates were preferred.
However, it’s also on record that of all the disqualifications that have taken place in the house have affected the ‘entertaining housemates’ but this leaves people wondering as to why the entertainers would step on other peoples’ toes and get themselves disqualified thus leaving a bad reputation behind. Does this mean that the ‘entertainers’ are going beyond their fences? Perhaps!
Watching fights, quarrels, arguments and drinking sprees seems to have a huge backing but hopefully at least for once Africa decides to save the ‘laid back’ personalities because there’s probably so much to learn from them.
source bigbrotherafrica.com