Since season one, the series has attracted some funny, dramatic, weird and wonderful characters that have kept viewers glued to their screens 24/7. Some housemates who have been part of this massive show have had their talents realised and have gone on to grace TV screens, newspapers and have their profiles trending on every social media site, blog and sphere.
This season, say the organisers, is no different. In fact, housemates and viewers alike will be pleasantly surprised at how Biggie intends to spice it up. And in true Big Brother fashion, fans of the show and potential housemates will have to wait and see how he will turn the dreams of some deserving and eager youngsters into reality, and transform them into household names.
Entry is open to the same 14 countries as last time with the only exception being Angola, which will be replaced by newcomers Rwanda. As a result of the change, participating countries this year are Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Entries are only open to people over the age of 21, who are citizens of one of the participating countries and must have a valid passport. Producers are looking for people who are entertaining and passionate about the Big Brother experience. They have to be fluent in English.
Big Brother Africa is produced by Endemol SA.
Audition dates will be finalised in June and more information on Big Brother Africa 9 will be made available over the next month.