Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, D’Prince, IK at the Bigbrother Africa Launch

The 8th season of Big Brother Africa branded ‘The Chase’ kicked off on May 26, 2013 with a live screening launch show in South Africa.

Performances came from Nigeria’s own Mavin Crew – including Don Jazzy, Wande Coal andD’Prince as well as SA’s Pop music group, Mafikizolo ‘Khona’ featuring Uhuru.

The launch was hosted by usual suspect IK Osakioduwa who came in riding in on a power bike! He was joined by SA actress and comedian Tumi Morake and Kenya’s comedian Churchill

The 28 contestants will be staying in two different houses – 14 in the Diamond house and the other 14 in the Ruby house.

Representing Nigeria will be video vixen and model Ada Beverly Osu and Melvin Oduah; first runner up at the Gulder Ultimate Search VI, and first runner up at Mr Nigeria 2011.