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BBA: What’s in it for Africans anyway?

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DESPITE the popularity it has gained in Africa, the Big Brother Amplified (BBA) reality television show has provoked mixed feelings from viewers in Zimbabwe. Though pleasurable to a handful, many are beginning to question whether the show adds any value to society. Its impact on the younger generation in the country has also come under scrutiny. A BBA critic interviewed by The Patriot said the show which screens for 91 days on DSTV was captivating, but does not offer any good lessons. “It does not reflect the way of living of Africans because some of the actions of the housemates are taboo to the African culture and tradition,” said Lorraine Kwaramba from Harare. “I was shocked when I saw some of the housemates walking around practically naked. “It is obscene and I genuinely think it is a waste of time for Africa. “Sometimes I think the show was designed to make Africans poor because it is pointless to sit 24 hours watching the show for three months as if we do not have anything productive to do.” Kwaramba, however, said despite being opposed to the show, it would be fantastic for either Vimbai or Wendall to win the for the sake of Zimbabwe. One man who asked for anonymity said the BBA show was meant for those who are used to the European lifestyle. He said BBA was promoting Western ideologies and abandoning African values. BBA, he said, does not successfully capture the African way of life because the housemates give the impression that they have already deserted their African values and just want to win the US$200 000 on offer, whatever it takes. While some Zimbabweans view the BBA show as a disgrace to African culture and a waste of time for viewers, a number take pleasure in the programme. A fan of the show who refused to be named told Patriot Arts that she was obsessed with Big Brother which she described as a game of wits. She said BBA was essential in unifying African countries and cementing the spirit of togetherness among housemates as Africans. “BBA is a show which encourages one to learn about other African countries through the housemates’ comments about their respective countries,” she said. Last week, viewers of BBA witnessed the departure of Michael from Mozambique after Africa voted him out. This week, lovebirds Bhoke from Tanzania and Ernest from Uganda were both evicted from the show. Ernest got six nominations from his fellow housemates while Bhoke had three.

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