Big Brother Africa 3: Drastic drama needed – soon!

I REALLY hate to say it, but is BBA III getting more boring by the day or is it me? I certainly don’t appear to be the only one who thinks so.

The forums are filled with fans complaining that this show is the lamest of all three seasons. A certain dynamic just seems to be missing.As one fan put it, Biggie needs to do something drastic and dramatic – soon! Are the small alcohol rations to blame? I mean, lets face it, as much as alcohol abuse is a huge social problem on some parts of the continent – what else brings out the naughty, the bizarre and the scandalous hookups between a bunch of young people than some booze.The talk everywhere is that tighter control over alcohol intake was introduced this year because of last year’s ‘fingergate’ scandal and the outcry that followed.Nigeria, as a participating country, has reportedly had a lot to say on the issue.Are BBA producers running out of creative ways to keep the show entertaining? Are the housemates just too apathetic? Or are Africans getting tired of the same old, same old? Take Saturday’s task for example, the housemates had a dance marathon.Exactly the same task they had in a previous season.It was funny then but now? We have seen this before.Housemates each had a specific kind of dance and an equally ridiculous outfit to go along with it.Big ol’ TK got a ballet tutu, Sheila did some break-dancing moves and Hazel had to break out a gum boot dance.Like I said, been there done that! On Thursday, the housemates were given a bit of a treat when some hairstylists and beauty therapists descended for some undeserved pampering.There were massages, facials, manicures and pedicures and of course a few new hairstyles.Munya went blond, Tawana went pink, Sheila too, Morris had his hair dreaded while Thami and TK chose to go for the shiny, bald look.Lordy, someone needs to do something about Mimi’s hair.Not even a professional could get that birds nest looking any better.Have some pride woman, you are on continental television.Even a conservative little bolla would look better than that front comb over thing she is trying to rock.P’EED OFF Not only is her hair wack – her general appearance is sloppy – that’s when she is not trying to wear skimpy little dresses that are a few sizes too small.She so reminds me of a medieval witch, you know that one, cackling, conniving and always whispering little snippets into some or other ear.To make matters worse, she apparently – uhm, relieved herself in the shower.Never saw it myself, thank goodness, but from what I can gather someone was taking way too long in the toilet, Mimi was pressed and well, she peed in the shower.OK, she did clean up immediately afterwards, disinfectant and all.Still, Munya – for one was definitely not impressed with her behaviour.DJ WAXY keeps GROOVE GOING Saturday’s boogying to DJ Waxy revealed some very interesting clues as to how the housemates really feel about each other.Hazel shook her booty all night long, rubbing up against TK of all people.He just kinda bopped around trying to look cool with shades on while Sheila and Munya were breaking it down to old school Hip Hop sounds of Tupac, Biggie and the Lost Boys.Hey, they sure don’t make music like they used to.Don’t get me wrong, nothing against the sounds of Ne-Yo and the rest but there was just something so rebellious, so youthful and so lyrical about the music of Hip Hop’s pioneers.DJ Waxy rocks! Gotta say, watching TK and Sheila vry is disgusting and from the looks of it, Sheila is not feeling his kissing skills either.Whenever he kisses her she is always the first to pull away, once even breaking off the snog session to fart! If that is not a hint that his kisses don’t ignite any kind of passion then I don’t know what is.Just plain eeewyyy! Keep sending us your thoughts, views and opinions to bba@namibian.com.na.The next batch of competition winners will be announced in The Namibian this week, so watch out for that.Stay tuned to Channel 198, or watch the daily shows on Channel 102 at 20h00.Each week someone’s gotta leave so don’t forget to get tomorrows edition of The Namibian to see the latest post-eviction interview and watch tonight’s nomination show on Channel 102 at 20h00 to see who’s heads on the chopping block next.A certain dynamic just seems to be missing.As one fan put it, Biggie needs to do something drastic and dramatic – soon! Are the small alcohol rations to blame? I mean, lets face it, as much as alcohol abuse is a huge social problem on some parts of the continent – what else brings out the naughty, the bizarre and the scandalous hookups between a bunch of young people than some booze.The talk everywhere is that tighter control over alcohol intake was introduced this year because of last year’s ‘fingergate’ scandal and the outcry that followed.Nigeria, as a participating country, has reportedly had a lot to say on the issue.Are BBA producers running out of creative ways to keep the show entertaining? Are the housemates just too apathetic? Or are Africans getting tired of the same old, same old? Take Saturday’s task for example, the housemates had a dance marathon.Exactly the same task they had in a previous season.It was funny then but now? We have seen this before.Housemates each had a specific kind of dance and an equally ridiculous outfit to go along with it.Big ol’ TK got a ballet tutu, Sheila did some break-dancing moves and Hazel had to break out a gum boot dance.Like I said, been there done that! On Thursday, the housemates were given a bit of a treat when some hairstylists and beauty therapists descended for some undeserved pampering.There were massages, facials, manicures and pedicures and of course a few new hairstyles.Munya went blond, Tawana went pink, Sheila too, Morris had his hair dreaded while Thami and TK chose to go for the shiny, bald look.Lordy, someone needs to do something about Mimi’s hair.Not even a professional could get that birds nest looking any better.Have some pride woman, you are on continental television.Even a conservative little bolla would look better than that front comb over thing she is trying to rock.P’EED OFF Not only is her hair wack – her general appearance is sloppy – that’s when she is not trying to wear skimpy little dresses that are a few sizes too small.She so reminds me of a medieval witch, you know that one, cackling, conniving and always whispering little snippets into some or other ear.To make matters worse, she apparently – uhm, relieved herself in the shower.Never saw it myself, thank goodness, but from what I can gather someone was taking way too long in the toilet, Mimi was pressed and well, she peed in the shower.OK, she did clean up immediately afterwards, disinfectant and all.Still, Munya – for one was definitely not impressed with her behaviour. DJ WAXY keeps GROOVE GOING Saturday’s boogying to DJ Waxy revealed some very interesting clues as to how the housemates really feel about each other.Hazel shook her booty all night long, rubbing up against TK of all people.He just kinda bopped around trying to look cool with shades on while Sheila and Munya were breaking it down to old school Hip Hop sounds of Tupac, Biggie and the Lost Boys.Hey, they sure don’t make music like they used to.Don’t get me wrong, nothing against the sounds of Ne-Yo and the rest but there was just something so rebellious, so youthful and so lyrical about the music of Hip Hop’s pioneers.DJ Waxy rocks! Gotta say, watching TK and Sheila vry is disgusting and from the looks of it, Sheila is not feeling his kissing skills either.Whenever he kisses her she is always the first to pull away, once even breaking off the snog session to fart! If that is not a hint that his kisses don’t ignite any kind of passion then I don’t know what is.Just plain eeewyyy! Keep sending us your thoughts, views and opinions to bba@namibian.com.na.The next batch of competition winners will be announced in The Namibian this week, so watch out for that.Stay tuned to Channel 198, or watch the daily shows on Channel 102 at 20h00.Each week someone’s gotta leave so don’t forget to get tomorrows edition of The Namibian
to see the latest post-eviction interview and watch tonight’s nomination show on Channel 102 at 20h00 to see who’s heads on the chopping block next.