return and fans all over Africa have been patiently waiting for the
audition dates.
The ninth edition of Africa's biggest reality series Big Brother
Africa kicks off in September and fans are already asking who the new
housemates be, who will find their names and their faces gracing
newspapers, who will become the subject of drive-time radio and just
who will find themselves trending on all social media platforms.
Unlike previous years, this year's entry process is slightly different
as potential housemates are invited to come in their numbers for
auditions in their respective country venues. Auditions will take
place at venue on date.
AfricaMagic has always been associated with unearthing, nurturing and
recognising talent from around the continent and Big Brother Africa is
one of the shows that have become known for transforming ordinary
citizens into stars.
"We are very grateful and remain pleasantly surprised by the
overwhelming response that the show has been receiving over the years.
We look forward to the selection of our potential housemates coming in
large numbers to auditions at the specified venues and take that
chance at being the next Big Brother star,"says M-Net Africa Regional
Director (West Africa) Wangi Wa-Uzoukwu.
"The fact that the fans truly adore the show is all the motivation we
need to keep it fresh and that is always made possible by the
enthusiastic and fun-loving young Africans who will answer to Big
Brother. We are rearing to go and we know that this will definitely be
another exciting season that is full of quality entertainment!"she
adds.
Her sentiments are echoed by Endemol MD Sivan Pillay who says,"We have
been producing this series for M-Net for a number of seasons now and
as partners, together we have seen this show grow to the phenomenon
that it has become. We hope the season will be even better as we
strive to improve on our offering season after season. We will not
hold back on the quality and exciting unpredictability that has become
synonymous with Big Brother Africa. Audiences and fans can expect yet
another high quality production and of course, another group of
fun-loving housemates who will keep you guessing on who will be left
standing come day 91."
MultiChoice Africa CEO Nico Meyer says:"As MultiChoice Africa we are
always pleased to welcome each new season of Big Brother Africa onto
our platforms and we applaud its amazing success and ability to bring
together audiences from all across the continent. The inclusion of
Rwanda in this season is even more exciting as this displays that our
reach and growth into the various sub-Saharan markets is going from
strength to strength. We look forward to seeing further growth as well
as the impressive social media presence that the show enjoys."
All persons over the age of 21, who are citizens of one of the
participating countries and have a valid passport, can enter Big
Brother Africa 9. If you are open-minded, bold and adventurous, that's
even better! Previous editions of Big Brother Africa have boasted huge
cash prizes for winners and this it is no different as the prize money
is $300 000.
Remember, entries are open to the following 14 countries: Botswana,
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra
Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Big Brother Africa 9 will be screened live 24/7 on DStv channels 197
and 198 while GOtv audiences will see highlights of the show, which
begins on Sunday, 7 September and is scheduled to run for 91 days.
Big Brother Africa is produced by Endemol SA.
Audition Details
• Botswana – Gabarone (Cresta President Hotel): 4 and 5 July 2014
• Ethiopia – Addis Ababa (Capital Hotel and Spa): 30 June 2014
• Ghana – Accra (Holiday Inn Hotel Airport): 5 and 6 July 2014
• Kenya – Nairobi, The Hilton Nairobi: 3 and 4 July 2014
• Malawi – Lilongwe (The Crossroads Hotel): 30 June and 1 July 2014
• Namibia – Windhoek (Hilton Hotel): 8 and 9 July 2014
• Nigeria – Lagos (Protea Hotel Leadway, Ikeja): 30 June and 1 July 2014
• Rwanda – Kigali (The Lemigo Hotel) 9 July 2014
• Sierra Leone – Free Town (The Country Lodge Complex): 9 July 2014
• South Africa – Johannesburg (The Pyramid Venue and Conference
Center): 30 June and 1 July 2014
• Tanzania – Dar Es Salaam (New Africa Hotel): 11 and 12 July 2014
• Uganda – Kampala (Sheraton Hotel): 7 and 8 July 2014
• Zambia – Lusaka (InterContinental Hotel): 4 and 5 July 2014
• Zimbabwe – Harare (The Meikles Hotel): 12 and 13 July 2014. Source
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