BBNaija: The flip side simpleton

FOR a show that has received so much mixed reactions, this week’s task has done a lot to improve the perception of housemates by viewers.
Recall that lately, the social media has been buzzing with negative commentaries on how the show promotes pornography and indecent behaviour and calling housemates simpletons for being willing tools in the hands of Biggie. These views came on the heels of housemates’ self-imposed games of ‘Truth or Dare’ and ‘Confession’ as well as ‘Kissing Festival’, which have forced viewers to think less of their artistry but more of amorousness.
However, the housemates are from diverse professional backgrounds and have displayed various forms of intelligence during the course of the show. A case in point was during last week’s eviction show when three housemates – Bisola, Bassey and TBoss – were called out to play the eviction game. Mouth-watering cash prizes were up for grabs and not so good reward for the loser. While Bisola and Bassey answered their questions correctly, TBoss was not so successful and was saddled with washing the dishes in the house for one week.
It may not have been a deliberate plan by the organizers of the show but it seems all the housemates have one form of talent or the other for the entertainment industry, including music, dance, stage play, movies and production. In as much as they entertain themselves with the many games they play aside from the tasks give them by Big Brother, they are not brainless simpletons as some people think.
It was another week of eye-popping, seat-grabbing and brain-teasing actions by housemates as they both individually and collectively displayed their awesome talents in the task given to them by Biggie. They wagered 100 percent and at the end of the task, Biggie applauded their efforts and gave housemates a triple ‘A’ rating. They also won their 100 percent wager.
The task demanded that housemates create two separate shows: a dance drama and a mini music performance by four different groups. Perhaps the housemate took Bassey’s admonitions after they lost their last wager, that being creative people, they should bring their creativity to bear when tackling their tasks. It became obvious that Bassey’s wise counsel was taken seriously from the kind of show they put up.
The dance drama was choreographed by TallThinTony who himself is a professional dancer. Everyone brought out their A-game to the delight of viewers and approval of Biggie. The songs were original and written by housemates. In summary, the drama depicted the struggles one faces in life when climbing the success ladder and the various challenges faced whether from family, the society or even one’s self. TBoss played the lead character and for a Business Development Officer, she gave a good account of herself. She played the role of a young talented artiste who wanted to pursue her dreams of being the next Pablo Picasso but got a lot of resistance from her father, her friends and even her community. They all asked her to stop wasting her time and get married so she could begin to make babies.
She left her village for the city but several years down the line, she returned. As a successful artiste and everyone including her father who destroyed her first artwork came out to celebrate her success.
Tonight, at least one housemate will be evicted from the house. Tension in the house heightened because Biggie annulled the nomination votes last week and will nominate those that will be up for eviction.
Indeed, Big Brother Naija is a show that not only celebrates the winner and gives him/her fame; it also provides a launch-pad for other housemates to explore their areas of interests enhanced by the myriad of experiences garnered during the course of the show.