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.
