Big brother africa news 2014

Here are some news updates about Big Brother Africa (BBA) in 2014:

BBA The Chase

• The seventh season of Big Brother Africa, titled "The Chase", premiered on November 5, 2013, and ended on May 18, 2014.
• The show was won by South Africa's Dillish Matthews, who took home the grand prize of $300,000.
• The season had 28 housemates from 14 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and others.

Controversies and Drama

• The season was marred by controversy and drama, including allegations of vote rigging and favoritism by the show's producers.
• Some housemates, including Nigeria's Beverly Osu and Ghana's Nando, were involved in romantic relationships with each other, which sparked controversy and debate among fans.
• There were also reports of bullying and harassment among the housemates, which led to some contestants being evicted from the show.

Prizes and Winnings

• The grand prize of $300,000 was won by Dillish Matthews, who was crowned the winner of BBA The Chase.
• Other prizes included a cash prize of $100,000 for the first runner-up, Melvin Oduah of Nigeria, and a cash prize of $50,000 for the second runner-up, Cleo Banda of South Africa.

Viewership and Ratings

• The season averaged a viewership of around 10 million viewers per episode, making it one of the most-watched reality TV shows in Africa.
• The show's finale, which was broadcast live on May 18, 2014, was watched by over 15 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of the season.

Impact and Legacy

• BBA The Chase was widely covered in the media, with many African newspapers and online publications reporting on the show's drama and controversies.
• The season helped to increase the popularity of reality TV shows in Africa, and paved the way for other reality TV shows to be produced on the continent.
• The show also helped to promote African culture and talent, with many of the housemates going on to pursue careers in entertainment and media after the show.