WOULD HOUSEMATES FORFEIT THEIR ‘RELATIONSHIPS BACK HOME’ AT THE ONGOING #BBA SHOW?

Amidst the temptation and vulnerabilities of “Man” it’s only a matter of time before we see housemates with genuine relationships back home crack like biscuits and fall like pack of cards

In a generation where the youths amass, numerous as the stars of the sky and the sand on the seashore, it is undoubtedly true that the Big Brother Africa reality TV show has found home in the hearts of many young Africans. Over the years the Big brother annual programme has developed to be a religion for many, whilst the number of people losing their jobs ‘in effect’ increase, the unapologetic fans of the reality TV show would befriend hunger and trade food for uninterrupted moment with their various screens.

It is a joy bestowed on lovers of the show whenever Big Brother airs, with the increasing number of social media platforms, ecstatic viewers showing great enthusiasm are open to several interactive medium to express their excitements, share their opinions about housemates’ chances to progress as well as those with little or no prospect and also discuss the dynamism in the Big Brother house among thousands of other online users across several nationalities on the continent. Considering the traffic on the interactive hashtags on twitter, it would be inconcrete to undermine the massive following of BBA.

I have come to the realisation that differs from the conventional outlook of the show, from a different perspective- It is now clearer to me that the Big Brother TV show is a reality project with vision to understand the factors leading to cracks in a group and the elements behind the irrationality of human behaviour.

It is interesting to figure how individuals that comprise a group of same goal, similar interest and a group with members given equal rights & opportunities to cling on to the grand price would play each other to the game. It is also important to relate this proving project to our daily lives, as it is agreed that understanding the negative effects of immoralities such as evilness, gossip, two faced, dishonesty, wickedness, so on, in a group… which are not found wanting in a reality show of this calibre will go a long way in promoting suitable work environment among colleagues in same career path, tasked with same responsibilities and objectives.

In as much as entertainment is the hallmark of the BBA game, where some would say the excitement and fun housemates bring to the fore is paramount in winning the hearts of hundreds of thousands viewers across the continent which in turn is essential in ensuring a smooth progression to the top, it is also critical for housemates to understand the endangering role of individual's immoralities toward his/her chances in the game, it either makes or breaks them- it's more of the latter going through the memory lane of the show thus far.  No amount of provocation should trigger any man to hit a woman, this is an act I am sure Mr DKB, the Ghanaian representative of season 7 BBA #Chase must have learned thereon, and this is not to say women should be irrational with their actions, we knew right away that the Zimbabwean contestant named Maneta would be disqualified following her unprecedented action on the BBA show… involvement of any harmful objects or substance (like bleach, etc) in a confrontation should not be encouraged.

As the clock ticks and the days count in the Big Brother house, viewers at home look forward to daily load of surprises, fun & entertainment to grace their screens and feed their eyes. It appears we cannot rule out the idea of viewers toward their voting criteria, it goes beyond watching contestants in the BB house acting loose, not upholding standard, being uncultured & unmannered. In the last edition of the show #Stargame, Betty who hails from Ethiopia couldn't stand a chance to win, some would argue she was unprincipled and loose, another contestant who waves a Sierra Leonean flag, goes by the name Bolt, allegedly married prior the show displayed shamefully his vulnerability on continental TV... although getting on the nomination list was kind of delayed but it was only a matter of time before Africa pushed him (Bolt) out of the house.

A principled person or someone with principles and good qualities will adhere to what is right irrespective of the temptation or pressure to do otherwise; s/he will stand tall in what s/he believes to be right and morally acceptable; s/he would remain focused, determined and would ensures nothing dents or leave a mark on his/her image… "A man that doesn't stand for something will fall for anything".

Excluding Samantha, and Resa who are more conscious, reserved and mindful of their actions, taking cognisance of the fact that 'feeling & emotion' is like a plant it germinates in due time, the more time a lady spends with a man, the higher the chances of being exposed to emotional attachment, once a lady gives the much needed attention, it's only a matter of time before her cookie crumbles. They (Samantha and Resa) have respect for their relationships back home and both seem to be playing the game with self-consciousness and maturity thus far. The rest of the female contestants aren't holding nothing back, they're ready to let themselves go, ready to glow like peacocks, spread their wings and pick from the pool of hot, vigorous, lively and handsome men scattered in the Big brother house on a silver platter.

One of the representatives from Rwanda Arthur 'without waiting for the whistle' has started the race with Goitse, on the other hand the South African hotcake Nhlanhla still playing hide and seek with the queen from Botswana Shella. As emotions develop, feelings kick in and the pressure to fornicate mounts, it is obvious that Alusa's efforts to continuously resist temptation would in no time fall flat which would be at the detriment of his committed relationship back home. The question is would his male counterparts also be coming out of their shells soon?