Big Brother Naija

This week you voted for your winners, take a look at how Africa voted. The Housemates who received the least country votes were Evicted. The Housemates who received the most country votes were named the two Big Brother Amplified winners. Vina received zero country votes and was evicted first. Hanni, Lomwe and Sharon O received one country vote each and were also evicted, as was Luclay who received 2 country votes. Karen, with six country votes and Wendall with four country votes have won the Amplified season.

An amazing and electrifying show that got Africa talking for exactly 91 days has finally come to an end and your Amplified winners – Karen and Wendall have snatched the most coveted US$200 000 each. After Luclay became the final Housemate to be Evicted, there were only two left and oblivious of the fact that the true meaning of the show being Amplified was that there would be two winners, Karen and Wendall stood next to IK as he toyed with them. Karen immediately fell to her knees when IK announced both of them as winners. Wendall rushed into his mom’s arms and flung her into the air as they celebrated.

Week 13 signaled the final seven days of the seven finalists in the Big Brother House. Shortly after they celebrated not having been evicted on Sunday, they were confronted by the reality that not all will go home with the money and they are up against one another for Africa’s vote. They did not nominate nor wager as it was the final week, but had to perform a Task titled Nostalgia Week which was aimed at reminding them of all the Tasks they performed in the House so far! During their Tuesday Chat sessions, Housemates had to say what they would do with the money should they come out triumphant on Sunday. Each spoke of how the money would make life easier for them, but most agreed that participating in the Big Brother Amplified reality show is an achievement on its own.

Housemates had their hair done on Sunday morning in preparation for the Finale. They seemed eager to look slick for the lights and camera that will bring them to the continental centre stage at 19:00 CAT, on DStv Channel 198 and the Big Brother website. Seven Housemates remain and two of them will be crowned co-winners of the Amplified season of Big Brother Africa; certainly they will want to ascend the proverbial podium in style. Of the Housemates, Lomwe was the most adventurous and had his hair dyed blonde. Hanni was very conservative and tied hers to the back with hair piece to give it more volume. Vina kept her Mohawk and Wendall waited his turn patiently on the couch. It was unclear what Karen, Luclay and Sharon O would do with their hair at the time of publishing. Stay tuned to the Big Brother website and DStv Channel 198 to see how all their hairstyles pan out.

A journey that began on Sunday 1 May comes to an end on Sunday 31 July. There were 26, now there are only seven. Each entered the House with dreams of taking home the USD200 000 prize money and possibly make a name for themselves to open doors even greater opportunities in life. What they did not know – and still do not know – is that Big Brother decided to double up the prize for the Amplified season and have two winners. After 91 days of ups & downs, tears & smiles, celebrations & disappointments, Housemates await their fate. Until 6am CAT this morning, the power to crown the Big Brother Africa Amplified winner rested solely in your hands. It is your vote – or lack thereof – that will determine which two Housemates eventually take the ultimate prizes, and perhaps follow in the footsteps of previous winners such as Uti and Kevin in establishing careers in media, music or any field of their choice.

The day that Africa has been waiting for has finally arrived. It is Day 91 and this marks the day that the best Housemates will walk away with the mega prize of US$200 000 each. After 91 days in the Big Brother Amplified house, many have fallen by the way side and only seven remain standing in line to win the most coveted prize. From Twitter to Facebook to the website and the TV strap, Amplified viewers’ voices have been heard from all corners of Africa. From Angola to Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique; millions of Africans have been interacting with Big Brother Amplified and tonight those voices will come alive as their best shall be the last to walk out of the House. Only a few hours left for you to finalise your decision, let your fingers do the talking.

The latest Housemate to breakdown in a heap of tears is Vina, who was inconsolable after her pendant broke into pieces. Vina became the fourth Housemate to cry in less than 24 hours after Luclay accidentally bumped into her, resulting in her breaking her pendant. Vina – who was walking to the shower with Hanni at the time – sobbed uncontrollably when her pendant broke into pieces on the floor. Luclay quickly ran to her side and apologised for what had just happened and told Vina “we’ll find glue and fix it.” Vina said it wouldn’t be the same and bawled. Hanni and Luclay hugged her and tried to calm her down to no avail. Luclay then told Vina “The chain is in pieces and not you. We’ll fix it.” Once Vina had calmed down and headed upstairs to the bedroom, Luclay cried as he told Wendall how the pendant broke by accident.