Multi Choice Explains Shooting of Big Brother Naija in South Africa

The shooting of Big Brother Naija in South Africa has generated a lot of controversies after the minister for Information Alhaji Lai Mohammmed ordered the National Broadcasting Commission to probe why the reality show was being shot in South Africa instead of Nigeria.

As a result, MultiChoice, coordinators of the TV show said shooting the show in South Africa, would make it accomplish high quality and meet deadlines, Punch reports.

An announcement made by Caroline Oghuma for the organization, clarified why the show was being staged in south Africa.

She said shooting in South Africa would enable them use the fully equipped house.

“‎We have a fully equipped house in South Africa, which is used for the Big Brother shows.

“This means that we are able to achieve high production values whilst meeting tight timelines and ensuring the show comes to our viewers on time as planned, and with the same globally renowned quality.

“The house has played host to other Big Brother countries including; the general Big Brother Africa, Mozambique, Angola and now Nigeria,’’ the statement quoted Oghuma as saying, the Punch reports

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