Big Brother - Nigeria.

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Big Brother Nigeria is on its Way.

Pan-African television operator M-Net has announced a groundbreaking plan to screen a new version of the hit reality show Big Brother, this time filmed on location in Nigeria, with a Nigerian cast and crew. Big Brother Nigeria is here.

The show is to be produced by the Nigerian production team Storm Vision Limited, in association with Endemol Nigeria. Scheduled to run for 91 days, starting in March next year, Big Brother Nigeria will see12 Nigerian contestants sharing one home, while 68 microphones and 27 cameras capture their lives for a continental television audience. At the end of the competition, after multiple rounds of public voting and contestant elimination, one winner will walk away with a prize of USD $100 000.

According to the Chairman of Storm Vision Limited Obi Asika, the show will be must-watch TV. “The Big Brother concept has worked exceedingly well across the globe, with audiences tuning in to follow the romances, conflicts and joys of the contestants. I’m extremely proud that a Nigerian company is at the forefront of bringing this phenomenal TV concept to the country. We will create a production mindful of our audiences’ needs and we will aim to always entertain them. I believe this production can unify Nigerians and it can give others a better understanding of Nigeria.”

He goes on to say, “We wanted to do this specific show because it takes ordinary people with no special talent and makes them the stars of the show. It’s the ultimate spotlight experience – to be famous, to be noticed, to be appreciated for your abilities, your flaws, your personality, the whole package. Contestants seek this and audiences understand this - this is the appeal of Big Brother.”

Glen Marques, CEO of M-Net, agrees with Asika’s outlook. In addition, he says M-Net is looking forward to continental interest in the show.

“Every step we’ve taken, our DStv audiences in Africa have taken with us. Now with Big Brother Nigeria, we turn our attention and the attention of our continental audiences to the Nigerian landscape. Nigeria, with its dynamic pioneering spirit and growing economic presence, is the perfect home for one of the world’s biggest television success stories. We are committed to this production that originates in the heart of Nigeria but will resonate across the continent.”

In addition to being filmed in Nigeria with Nigerian contestants, Big Brother Nigeria will include 80 Nigerian crew. This massive production team will operate in association with 16 South African crew.

Audiences in West and East Africa will be able to tune in for a 30-minute Monday night nomination program, a one-hour Wednesday night highlights show and a one-hour live eviction show every Sunday evening. South African viewers will be able to watch Big Brother Nigeria 20 hours a day on DStv’s Channel 37.

Entries for Big Brother Nigeria are open to all permanent, legal residents of Nigeria over the age of 21.