Why Big Brother Africa 7 open auditions have come up

In a press statement, M-Net Africa managing director Biola Alabi says the open auditions have come up because they want to give those who failed to send forms a chance to participate.

Alabi said once all the entries were in, Endemol will identify the best entrants who will be invited to a casting session.

The auditions in Malawi will be held at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre from March 17 to 19.
MultiChoice Malawi regional manager Titania Katenga-Kaunda dismissed suggestions this was done because many people are failing to find partners.
This season, entrants wishing to participate in the television reality show must partner with another person, be it a sister, mother, father, girlfriend, neighbour, landlord or anyone who they are in good terms with.
“That’s not the issue, this has just come up because they want to give a chance to more people to enter especially those who have failed to meet the deadline,” said Katenga Kaunda. The show kicks off on May 6th.

Last chance to attend Big Brother Africa season 7

If you missed the deadline for all Big Brother Africa season 7 paper submissions, there's still hope - you can attend open casting sessions.

If you have any concerns about the audition process, check out this list of Frequently asked Questions.

Just remember, this season entrants must DOUBLE-UP to compete. This means that anyone who wants to enter season 7 must partner with another person to enter as a pair!

Entry is open to citizens from Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Both partners must come from the same country, must be 21 years or older, must be fluent in English and must have a valid passport.

The open casting sessions take place in the participating countries at the following locations and on these dates:

Angola - Luanda at the Skyna Hotel: 5, 6 and 7 March 2012

Botswana - Gaborone at the Cresta President Hotel: 5 and 6 March 2012

Ghana - Accra at the Holiday Inn Hotel Airport: 9, 10 and 11 March 2012

Kenya - Nairobi at the KICC: 5, 6 and 7 March 2012

Liberia - Monrovia at The Cape Hotel: 13, 14 and 15 March 2012

Malawi - Blantyre at the Protea Hotel Ryalls: 17, 18 and 19 March 2012

Namibia - Windhoek at the Hilton Hotel: 9, 10 and 11 March 2012

Nigeria - Lagos at the Protea Hotel Leadway, Ikeja: 5,6 and 7 March 2012

Sierra Leone - Free Town at The Country Lodge Complex: 17, 18 and 19 March 2012

Tanzania - Dar Es Salaam at the Holiday Inn City Center: 13, 14 and 15 March 2012

Uganda - Kampala at the Sheraton Hotel: 9,10 and 11 March 2012

Zambia - Lusaka at the Golfview Hotel: 13,14 and 15 March 2012

Zimbabwe - Harare at The Meikles Hotel: 9,10 and 11 March 2012


Big Brother Africa 7 starts on DStv channel 198 on Sunday 6 May and boasts a grand prize of USD300 000.

HOW TO GET INTO BIG BROTHER AFRICA: THE REVOLUTION AUDITIONS

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY/REVEAL, BECAUSE IT MIGHT COST YOU YOUR CHANCE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE SHOW. Do not even say that you have applied!!!
The new contract for prospective housemates states at point#9: 
I will keep strictly confidential and will not, without the prior written consent of the Producers, at any time FROM THE DATE I SIGN THIS APPLICATION FORM, AND FOR 12 MNTHS FOLLOWING THE FIRST TRANSMISSION ON TELEVISION in Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe of the final episode of Big Brother Africa, DISCLOSE, PUBLISH, OR REVEAL TO ANY PERSON, any incident, conversation or information concerning the series or the application/selection process which comes to my knowledge as a result of my inclusion in the participant selection process and/or the Big Brother Africa series, if selected, nor other information relating to Endemol, M-Net, MultiChoice or the Big Brother Africa series acquired by me during this period, without consultation with the publicity organs of either Endemol SA, M-Net or MultiChoice.

Auditions for Big Brother Africa Amplified 7 open

Although many aspirants have filled entry forms, the auditions will be stretched to include others that did not submit paperwork.

M-Net Africa managing director Biola Alabi said the open auditions were mainly for people who did not manage to submit paper and electronic entries to the MultiChoice offices on time.