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In the next couple of months, in fact, June 1, 2009, to be precise, the biggest television reality show in Africa, Koko Mansion, would begin with a big bang.
Billed to be aired exclusively on the wholly Nigerian satellite television, HiTV, Koko Mansion, a brainchild of top musician, D’banj with support from the honcho of HITV, Toyin Subair. It revolves around 12 beautiful and talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, with the eventual winner becoming the ideal Miss Kokolette.
The mansion, according to the organizers, is situated in an undisclosed area in
Lagos. D’banj is also expected to play a vital role in
the oncoming show.
While in the mansion the lucky 12, would be groomed and tested
in various activities in order to determine the one with the
greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of being a wife material –a
Kokolette.
Some of these Koko Virtues that would be determined by viewers, who are also the
ultimate judge in the intrigue-filled show, would be looking out for are: the ability of the Kokolette to cook sumptuous meals for D’banj and his friends, especially during impromptu visits; as well as the ability to furnish and maintain
the mansion. The Kokolette must also be industrious while,
being able to take care of the home front; her ability to be
respectful and courteous at all times would be put to test too.
The potential Kokolette must be able to emulate notable women in society and several others even as she shows the ability to impress D’banj, under all circumstances in order to win the public’s votes to be in the house.
Top celebrities such as super model Oluchi, Nollywood actress Funke Akindele (Jenifa) and celebrity hair stylist Bobbys would be invited to teach the ladies poise, biks girls’ mannerisms and how to maintain a fashionable
hair-style.
D’banj would among other things, help the public determine who the winner should be, based on their ability to please him. He is currently one of the most eligible
single young men in Nigeria and it is believed that the music star will be able to adequately represent most men in the limelight, who people assume would not appreciate a complete woman. So, with the help of his friends and
associates, the public will know the most tolerant, hospitable and respectful woman in the mansion. Meanwhile, D’banj’s entertaining character may also act as a catalyst that will bring out the girls’ true personalities.
The winner of the show will emerge the most sought after Kokolette and will have full access to D’banj during her reign.
The Kokolette according Morayo Aka-Bashorun, Business Development and Sales Manager, HiTV, must be a beautiful young lady, at least 18 years old; she must be smart and
intellectually savvy; she must also possess a fun talent.
She must be willing to explore and definitely be a WIFE material. She
must be well cultured with sound domestic training, and an absolute diva with the ability to get along with a diverse crowd. The Kokolette must be someone with good moral values,independent and ambitious aside being a creative person.
The Kokolette must also be an excellent host, a very creative person who understands and can get along with the celebrity lifestyle of the hip hop star. Most importantly,
she must be D’Banj’s number one fan. A video audition would
help the panel determine the 12 finalists.
Eviction starts in the second week of the show, where two ladies with
the least number of votes from the viewers will be ushered
out.
However, eviction is primarily done by the public and could be based on D’banj’s comments.
Interestingly, each week, among the three ladies up for eviction, it would be D’Banj’s prerogative to give Koko Mycine (immunity) to one of the girls. He can only use Koko Mycine once in the duration of the show. “The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, get a Chris Aires Diamond ring, a brand new convertible car, feature in his next music video, You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash. Aside these goodies, the winner will be D’Banj’s companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria. She would further emerge as HITV’s Hi-Babe.
The organizers further explained that D’Banj would not be living with them but would be required to come in often to see the girls.”
“The show is not about D’Banj, but about the Kokolette”. Also speaking at the unveiling, the founder of HiTV, Mr. Toyin Subair in his remark said the concept of Koko Mansion was a brilliant idea coming from brilliant Nigerians.
HiTV, Subair said, hopes to use Koko Mansion to show all the virtues of a true African woman. “It is going to be the biggest reality show in this side of the world and that can only happen on the platform of HiTV. It is the mother of
all reality shows, Koko Mansion.”
Subair, an intellectual property lawyer, further assured that the show would
not in any form promote immorality or nudity as the case may
be.
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