The biggest reality show on African television Big Brother Africa STARGAME finally kicked off and already, biggie has begun pulling surprises. The show was officially launched in South Africa on Sunday May 6, where all 36 housemates going to play the game this year, was announced.The show started with energetic dance performance followed by headlined act sensational American rapper J. Cole, MCs were Nigeria’s IK alongside and Flavia Tumusiime, Uganda’s Capital FM Radio presenter and Channel O VJ. On turn table was talented Channel O Bassment DJ Miss Cosmo, who kept the crowd alive. Other African artistes also performed to add colour to the night.Like last year’s Big Brother Amplified, there two houses; The UPVILLE where the seven celebrity housemates from 7 different countries are housed and the DOWNVILLE where the fourteen (couples) housemates from fourteen different countries. IK revealed that this Season, DOWNVILLE housemates will not be nominating each other. In the UPVILLE:Ghana – Derick Kobina (DKB): Comedian, TV presenter, talent managerKenya – Jackson (Prezzo): MusicianNamibia – Martha (Lady May): MusicianNigeria – Susan (Goldie): SingerSouth Africa – Babalwa (Barbz): Model, salon ownerZambia- Mampi: SingerZimbabwe – Rockford (Roki): SingerIn the DOWNVILLEAngola – Esperansa and SeydouBotswana – Edith and EveGhana – Keitta and MildredKenya – Alex and MalonzaLiberia – Luke and YadelMalawi – Nafe and WatiNamibia – Junia and JesicaNigeria – Chris and OlaSierra Leone – Dalphin and ZainabSouth Africa – Keagan and LeeTanzania – Hilda and JulioUganda – Kyle and JannetteZambia – Talia and TamaraZimbabwe – Maneta and TeclarEviction – this SundayUsing the advanced Random Nomination Mechanism monitored by an independent auditor, IK with a help of a volunteer rolled the wheel and the balls written Tanzania and Zimbabwe were drawn. Though it was hard to believe at first, Tanzania’s Hilda and Julio as well as Teclar and Menata from Zimbabwe eventually came up for first eviction.Tanzanian’s Julio expressed his displeasure saying "It’s unfair, we’re just getting acquainted”. However, Nigerian Housemate, Chris wasted no time in "laying his hands” on Teclar to try and calm her down while the other Housemates perked out laughing at how hilarious he was going about it. BBA