Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Sweet Mother of Mary!
Namibian, 30 June 2011
OMG. Never have I seen so much 'between-the-sheets' rustling from Big Brother housemates in a single night. And don't even get me started on the supposed power cut. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Big Brother Gone Full Circle
The Herald, 30 June 2011
There is a saying "The more things change, the more they remain the same". Oddly enough Big Brother Amplified seems like it has gone full circle and there is nothing more the… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother - Who Will Take the Cash?
Observer, 29 June 2011
Before we start debating whether merging the two houses was a wonderful twist or not, let's go back to eviction Sunday. Read more »
Uganda: Sharon Survives the Guillotine
Monitor, 28 June 2011
She cried when she found out that she was part of those that were nominated for eviction. On Sunday as she stood among the other housemates waiting for IK, host of Big Brother, to… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified- Felicia Evicted
The Herald, 28 June 2011
It was goodbye to Malawian Felicia and welcome to Millicent who moved from Heads House to join the Tailsmates. It appears the girls keep falling like dominoes as alliances are… Read more »
Africa: BBA - Danny, Nic Bite the Dust, Head Home
Independent (Lagos), 25 June 2011
Africa voted in large numbers, making last Sunday's M-Net Big Brother Amplified vote one of the biggest ever - but Danny and Nic couldn't pick up enough votes to stay in the game. Read more »
Africa: BBA - When Tomorrow Comes
Leadership, 18 June 2011
Eviction Sunday looms for the Tailsmates. How will it unfold for the nominated housemates? Read more »
Tears for "bad boy" Michael as he is evicted. see more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Power and Punishment
Namibian, 3 June 2011
The rivalry between Ernest, the well-spoken public relations consultant from Kampala and Luclay, the darkly hunky South African actor and acting coach has been simmering for some… Read more »
Africa: More Productive Tasks for BBA Housemates
Independent (Lagos), 4 June 2011
We are glad that the housemates in Big Brother Amplified (BBA) are not being groomed to become not just stars but to be useful to themselves and society. Last month, they were made… Read more »
Nigeria: M-Net's Big Brother Amplified - Bhoke, Ernest or Miss P up for Eviction Tonight
Independent (Lagos), 4 June 2011
The Tails Housemates got down to business with nominations on Monday May 30 on M-Net's Big Brother Amplified, putting Tanzania's Bhoke, Uganda's Ernest and South African Luclay up… Read more »
Uganda: Big Brother - Ernest's Head On the Block
Observer, 1 June 2011
"Ohhh...thank you, Africa!" Sharon Salmon Nalukenge shouted when she realised she had been saved. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Tails' Housemates in the Firing Line
Namibian, 31 May 2011
SJOE, it’s time to vote again! Yesterday it was the turn of Tails to nominate. Read more »
Nigeria: BBA Housemates' Re-Enact Sprite Triple Slam
Daily Champion, 31 May 2011
The exciting game of Basketball took centre stage at the Big Brother Amplified house as housemates took to the court to exhibit their individual talents. The unique Sprite… Read more »
Africa: Looks Like Africa Loves Sharon
Monitor, 31 May 2011
If I were Ronnie Mulindwa, boyfriend to Sharon, Ugandan's representative in the reality show Big Brother Africa, I would be on the first plane to South Africa, scaling the walls of… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother - Bernadina's First Day in Tails House
The Herald, 30 May 2011
Monday marked Bernadina's first day in the Tails House and she found it easy to fit into the set-up. She joined them for the morning Capoeira workout and went through the routine… Read more »
Ethiopia: Big Brother Amplified
Addis Fortune, 30 May 2011
Each of the two Ethiopian contestants participating in Big Brother Amplified has been nominated for eviction, but neither has been kicked out, four weeks into the 91 days it is… Read more »
Africa: Duo Survives First Month in BBA
Zimbabwe Standard, 29 May 2011
Zimbabwean representatives in the Big Brother Amplified (BBA) house, Vimbai Mutinhiri and Wendall Parson have survived the first month in the house. Read more »
Catch up on the drama - a surprise eviction and someone disqualified for violence in the House. see more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Tails Get Their Jerry on!
Namibian, 27 May 2011
The luck of the draw - or ermmmmm, the suck of the draw - can be a byatch! Or a bimbo fest. Take your pick! Read more »
Zambia: Big Brother Sparks Confusion in the Head's House
Times of Zambia, 27 May 2011
IF there is one thing that Big Brother is good at, is solving house problems using his unique and interesting antics. Read more »
Namibia: Win! Win!!! Win! BBA Party Tickets
Namibian, 26 May 2011
TWO lucky readers can win two tickets each, courtesy of DStv-MultiChoice, to Jossy's eviction party in Windhoek tomorrow night, May 27! Read more »
Uganda: Big Brother - Sharon in Trouble
Observer, 25 May 2011
So, Tanzania's Lotus was disqualified on Friday. Big Brother argues that rules are rules and any housemate who gets physically violent with another shall be evicted. Lotus was… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Is Bernadina in Danger?
Namibian, 24 May 2011
SJOE, it seems that our girl Bernadina could be in the eviction mix this week after Heads housemates were asked to nominate yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Nkuli Has No Regrets
Namibian, 24 May 2011
It's over for South Africa's Nkuli. The bubbly television intern was the third housemate to leave the house on Sunday, after Jossy Joss' departure a week ago and Lotus's… Read more »
Uganda: Tanzania's Lotus Pays for Her Violent Streak
Monitor, 24 May 2011
She slapped a fellow housemate and was immediately disqualified. Lotus, the Tanzanian housemate saw the back of BB's door when she raised her hand and slapped South Africa's Luclay… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nkuli Booted Out
The Herald, 23 May 2011
South Africa's television intern Nkuli became the second housemate to be evicted from Big Brother Amplified after Namibia's Jossy the previous week. Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Farewell, Lotus!
Namibian, 23 May 2011
And so long the red panga. Oh cry the beloved Tails house. Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Not Strapped for Comment!
Namibian, 23 May 2011
A selection of some of the messages from the SMS ticker tape that runs across the bottom of the BBA Amplified TV screen: Read more »
Nigeria: Lotus Disqualified From Big Brother Amplified
Vanguard, 22 May 2011
One of the Tanzanian housemates in the ongoing Big Brother Amplified reality show, Lotus was disqualified from the game on Friday May 20, on day 20 in the BBA house and asked to… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Africa- Jossy Evicted, Four Others Face Same Fate
Leadership, 22 May 2011
Last Sunday night, the second live eviction show of M-Net's Big Brother Amplified (DStv Channel 198) delivered yet more surprises as Namibia's Jossy was sent home after receiving… Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - It's Time to Vote for a Favourite!
Namibian, 20 May 2011
Don't forget to vote if you want to save one of the four housemates up for eviction this week: Luclay and Nkuli from South Africa, and Kim and Mumba from Zambia. Read more »
Nigeria: Big Brother Amplified Moves On Amidst Dramatic Sensation
Independent (Lagos), 20 May 2011
When news about the latest edition of popular reality TV series, Big Brother, hit airwaves across the continent, many fans were expectant of the limitless drama and spectacle that… Read more »
Zambia: Mumba , Kim Quiz Bhoke As Alex, Ernest Get Gossiping
Times of Zambia, 20 May 2011
It is only two days before the verdict is passed on who leaves the house on Sunday and Big Brother has given Africa a voice and power to determine who remains and who leaves. Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Amplified - Oh, Blessed Days!
Namibian, 19 May 2011
Karen's been saved! Luclay's 'sacrificed himself'. And on the seventh day, Jossy was cast into the desert. Read more »
Zambia: It's Game Time for Divas in the Amplified House
Times of Zambia, 19 May 2011
Zambia's Kim seems to have overcome the shocks of her nominations and has continued with her normal lifestyle without losing her mind. Read more »
Nigeria: Housemates Celebrate Coca-Cola
Daily Champion, 19 May 2011
Housemates of Big Brother Africa (BBA), a reality television show have celebrated Coca-Cola brand as it marks its 125 years of existence. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Not Strapped for Comment!
Namibian, 19 May 2011
A selection of some of the messages from the SMS ticker tape that runs across the bottom of the BBA Amplified TV screen: Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - It's Time to Vote for a Favourite!
Namibian, 18 May 2011
It's time to vote again. Four housemates are up for eviction this week: Luclay and Nkuli from South Africa, and Kim and Mumba from Zambia. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - It's Game Over for Jossy!
Namibian, 17 May 2011
After just two weeks of Big Brother Africa Amplified, it's unfortunately game over for Namibia's Jossy Joss! On Sunday night, Jossy became the first housemate to be evicted. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Heads You Win, Tails You Lose!
Namibian, 16 May 2011
The second weekend in the BB AMPLIFIED house has come and gone, starting with a round of arena games on Friday afternoon, some jacuzzi fun later that night and a foam party on… Read more »
Africa: BBA - Six Housemates up for Eviction as the Game Heats up
Independent (Lagos), 14 May 2011
The Housemates on M-Net's Big Brother Amplified survived Audition Week, but now that they have been split into two houses, the game is on! Read more »
Ghana: Confidence Goes Topless in Big Brother House
Ghanaian Chronicle, 13 May 2011
Things got hotter in the Big Brother Amplified show, Tuesday night, when one of Ghana's rep in the show, Confidence, decided to bare it all. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Boohoo Days And Boogie Nights!
Namibian, 13 May 2011
Who's had a boob job, who's a booboo, who's got a boo and who's crying boo hoo hoo! And who wants to do who. Read more »
Namibia: Who's a Guava Then?!
Namibian, 12 May 2011
Call it a battle of the egos, a case of inferiority/superiority complex or just plain mekaar krap, as tempers flared in the BBA Amplified Tails house yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: BBA - Will Vimbai Survive Tonight?
Zimbabwe Standard, 14 May 2011
Two weeks into the Big Brother Amplified house, local followers of the reality television show are waiting with bated breath to see if Zimbabwean housemate Vimbai Mutinhiri (in… Read more »
Africa: Big Brother - It is the Bold Vs. the Beautiful in BBA
Observer, 11 May 2011
One week down and 12 to go and still nothing notable is 'amplified' in the sixth edition of Africa's biggest reality show Big Brother Amplified. Read more »
Africa: BBA Amplified - The Chances, the Changes
Independent (Lagos), 10 May 2011
The biggest television show in Africa is airing again and as with other episodes, intrigue is imminent. Enthusiasm and zeal are words that best greet the show as one after the… Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - Not Strapped for Comment
Namibian, 9 May 2011
A selection of some of the messages from the SMS ticker tape that runs across the bottom of the BBA Amplified TV screen: Read more »
Namibia: Local Artist to Amplify Big Brother Africa Stage
Namibian, 6 May 2011
YES JA - THIS IS EES CHECKING IN! And with that said, it's been confirmed that Namibian artist Eric Sell, aka EES, will amplify the Big Brother Amplied stage on Sunday with his… Read more »
Tanzania: Is Big Brother Chasing Away Viewers?
Citizen, 6 May 2011
It is show time once again and viewers of reality TV show BBA are raring for 91 days of fun after Biggie unveiled the housemates to the viewers last Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Big Brother Amplified - 'Come Fly With Me!
Namibian, 5 May 2011
JA, well, no, fine! The egos have landed. The ab fabs, the fab abs and the flab abs!! Read more »
Africa: Big Brother Africa - It's Celebs And Plebs!
Namibian, 3 May 2011
Lights, camera, AMPLIFICATION! Big Brother Africa (BBA) is back. And of course the main man, or woman, behind all the action, that is Big Brother is also back to the max - with his… Read more »
Zambia: It's Dj Mumba in Big Brother Amplified
Times of Zambia, 30 April 2011
ALL is set for tomorrow's launch of season six of Africa's biggest reality show, Big Brother Africa Amplified version with Zambia fielding in a female radio DJ Mumba as its envoy. Read more »
Africa: Vimbai is Zimbabwe's Representative in BBA
Zimbabwe Standard, 1 May 2011
Big Brother Amplified launches tonight and Zimbabweans are looking up to country representative Vimbai Mutinhiri to make history by winning the reality show. Read more »
Namibia: BBA - Who's Set to Be Country's Housemate?
Namibian, 28 April 2011
With the launch of Big Brother AMPLIFIED only three and a bit days away, excited viewers in various countries are chewing the rag over just who the housemate from their country… Read more »
Tanzania: Drama Awaits As BBA 6 Kicks Off
Citizen, 28 April 2011
It is that time of the year again for reality TV enthusiasts who will be glued to their TV sets as Africa's prime reality TV show Big Brother Africa hits the screens again.Just… Read more »
Africa: BBA 6 - in Search of New Housemates
Independent (Lagos), 20 January 2011
Even as the euphoria that greeted the clinching of the coveted Big Brother Africa reality television show trophy by Nigeria's Uti Nwachukwu is yet to die down, M-Net, the organiser… Read more »
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