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Housemates that could be representing Kenya in the Big Brother House

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On Sunday evening, we get a call from singer Shanky Radics and he is frantically seeking for our attention.

"You guys are just talking about Vera Sidika, Risper Faith and Shaffie as the people who auditioned for BBA (Big Brother Africa). No one is mentioning me," he says.

"You auditioned?" we ask the singer.

"Yes I did, and I want to give you the reasons as to why I want to represent Kenya this year," he readily answers.

Before long, he gives us a link to view the Kenyan BBA auditions and before we can access it, the clip is pulled offline.

"I did not see many celebrities when I went to audition but I am told a number of celebrities showed up. I not sure if Shaffie was one of them," he remarks.

Even though not a large number of hopefuls turned up for the Big Brother Africa at KICC a few weeks ago, it is becoming evident that a number of popular names in the entertainment industry showed up for selection.

Besides, even as the panel of judges get to the gigantic task of selecting the Kenyan representative, entertainment fans seem to have taken sides on who they would prefer to see represent Kenya in the Big Brother house.

Top in the list are two socialites; Vera Sidika and Risper Faith. The other names being discussed in low tones include  Shaffie Weru and Jalang'o as well as that of a popular fashionista. In the list is also said to be a popular blogger and a media personality.

On Sunday, Vera reportedly revealed that she had attended the auditions and she would really want to represent Kenya in BBA.

Last year, Vera's name had been shortlisted but the chance was given to Huddah Monroe. Shaffie Weru's name had also come up.

According to sources, most of those who attended with auditions could not justify why they wanted to represent Kenya in BBA.

"I was asked to name some few past BBA representatives and what I remembered them for, among other questions. There was no stripping off clothes, at least, I wasn't asked to do that," one of the celebrities who attended the auditions disclosed to Pulse, upon the assurance of anonymity.

Pulse can confirm that majority of those who auditioned were ladies with 'good looks'.

It is the first time BBA is hosting open auditions in the 14 participating countries ahead of the show that will have a fresh, brand new theme. It will kick off on September 7 and will run for 91 days.

Sources have it that this year's version will feature popular stars and it could be named The All Stars affair.

"They want to make the show more popular and that is why they could go for popular faces either in the music and arts industry or the media," a source told Pulse.

Popular and controversial Ugandan socialite Judith is one of the Ugandans said to have been shortlisted along the likes of Helen Lukoma, actor Marijan Hussein who features in the Deception series and last year's participant Denzel who thinks his early exit, last year, was premature.

In most of the participating nations, most of those who have showed up for auditions are social publicity seekers who in the run to the auditions had been seeking social media attention either by posting nude pictures on the Internet or getting involved in controversial incidences.

Dreadlocked singer Peace Ndlovu aka BaShupi as well as popular actress Hillary Indi are among those who auditioned in Zimbabwe.

The continental show is the most popular reality TV show in the continent and it has been a showbiz career-launching platform for many.

 

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