BIG BROTHER NAIJA: 5 Reasons why the FG should go after BIG BROTHER NAIJA organizers

The Nigerian reality TV show introduced in 2006 formerly known as BIG BROTHER NIGERIA and was later re-launched as BIG BROTHER NAIJA on Sunday 22 January, 2017 after its first edition held 10 years ago.
A TV show which is supposed to be for the viewing interest of Nigerians and was coined to suit our viewing pleasure by showcasing the characters, strengths, humours and angers of a typical Nigerian born.

The disturbing fact about this show is that aside the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and the contestants, every other thing comes from South-Africa with Johannesburg as its filming location.

Now our questions are;
1. Why is it called BIG BROTHER NAIJA when it is holding outside Nigeria?
2. Can the American Idol be held in Mexico?
3. Will Nigeria be hosting BIG BROTHER SOUTH AFRICA too?
Lol! funny right? Yeah, that’s the Naija spirit. Now back to business.

The organizers of the reality TV series cited issues of poor electricity, an already existing established house in South Africa and cost of running the show here in Nigeria, and then our reply is;
1. How can a show capable of awarding 25 million naira and a brand new car to the winner not be able to afford the amount of diesel to run for just 3 months?
2. Does it mean they cannot afford an apartment for the hosting of such a show? For crying out loud, this show is meant for Nigerians and should he held in Nigeria no matter what.
3. The organizers didn’t consider the high cost of securing a visa and boarding an airplane for 12 contestants including the crew members from Nigeria, but have to consider the cost of running the show in their own country.

Reasons why the Federal Government should sanction the show organizers are;
1. The show is supposed to be for the viewing interest of Nigerians before any other country’s interest. But that is not what it is, South Africans were considered first before Nigerians, maybe because they might gain more viewers from South Africa than Nigeria or maybe their top investors are South African based individuals.
2. The Nigeria economy needs any help it can get for revenue generation from companies or individuals who can carry out projects that provide jobs and boost the economy. Rather, they choose to better the South African economy which is far better than the Nigeria economy currently.
3. Choosing South Africa over Nigeria for a show meant for Nigerians is obviously creating the wrong impression to Africans and the world that we cannot handle even the smallest challenge we might encounter.
4. Filming this show in South Africa will limit or prevent NBC’s right to monitor the programme so as not to go against the country’s broadcasting laws.
5. Choosing South Africa over Nigeria is sending the wrong message to potential investors who already have intending plans of setting up such events in the future here in Nigeria.

The fact remains that; this show can never be for Nigerians if it’s not in Nigeria.
Written by: Okolo Ifeanyi of Kaimagist.com/ Boxanalyst