BBA3: First impressions

I never ever thought i would be blogging about Big brother Africa. Perhaps because i don't get the point or like whatever it is anyway. As such, i didn't watch much of the first two "seasons" save for the highlights. I didn't even know that BBA3 was starting this last Sunday so i missed the opening ceremony or whatever it is called. Then there I am on Tuesday night flipping through the channels, as always and there are a bunch of people in blue overalls making a racket, then it hits me. I tried watching for a while and i was really bored. I haven't been able to watch for more than 5 minutes at a time but being idle is a dangerous thing, i have watched quite a bit of the show due to the fact that i have spent 90% of this last week on my couch. Today, i actually watched about 30 mins worth of the show and the housemates were doing this weekly task. A presentation of sorts about their respective nations of origin and i must say, i did not expect some of them to be as articulate as they were but surely, Munya the Zimbabwean takes the cake.

I know i am supposed to be patriotic but there is a lot missing from the Ugandan guy Morris. He seems kind of lost whenever there is a conversation going on and hardly contributes. Last night the housemates were discussing the global economic crisis in relation to Africa and my dear brother Morris looked on and kept yawning as if they were talking about rocket science or astro physics. I am sensing an immense deficiency in the upstairs department. Needless to say, the other housemates seem really intelligent, well read, well travelled, well spoken etc in comparison to him. Anyway, he is trying to get by on his looks and the fact that he seems to get along with just about everyone. Oh and the tanzanian chic Latoya has a thing for him.

As of now, i would say i like all the guys except TK who seems a bit aloof. The guys are fun and entertaining and i really must say, not too hard on the eyes. Ricco-the fun loving Angolan, Munya-the articulate, intelligent Zimbabwean, Uti, the entertaining Nigerian. Am still watching and analysing the characters but i must say amongst the girls, Sheila the Kenyan is really loud!!! Constantly talking her mouth off, using foul language, insulting others, quite obnoxious if you ask me. Don't think she will last very long. Of course, they'll vote off the boring girls while they keep Sheila for entertainment, then off she'll go. I kind of hope she goes first but we might be bored, well at least we'll still have Uti, Ricco and Mimi to keep us entertained.