[Amy]

Unmasking the Drama

2003/06/24 10:00:01 PM
The first part of this week's Task entitled The Big Brother African Fantasy Feast! found Housemates busy shaping chicken mesh wire and paper mache to create masks inspired by African myths. This was an attempt to open an avenue of expression true to their respective character traits.

Today's Task captured the imagination of Big Brother Africa's Tanzanian Housemate, Mwisho, who meticulously sculpted a character he calls `Kebwengo`. He explained the cultural relevance of 'Kebwengo,' a widely revered genie with a big head, and a body nobody has ever seen. It visits your house at night and he *****s the male or the female. Then he runs off into the thick of night leaving the air behind him ringing with the sound of laughter. It seems a fitting facade for concealing a rather 'Mad Mwisho's'real character.

Abby called her mask the African Indian Sea Serpent of the Sun. This is an apt visual interpretation for tracing her maternal ancestry to Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

The visitor to the Big Brother Africa House, Cameron, created a mask which depicted the wonder of the Elephant. He focused on the elephant's head. These masks may just reveal new facets of the uniquely different traits Housemates never thought would be unearthed.


As they worked on their Task, a tipsy Zein muttered to Warona `You really run with your mouth`, meaning that she talks way too much! Cameron 's suspicion at a possible rift between Warona and Zein has just been confirmed.

Cameron mentioned to Big Brother in his Diary Session earlier today that the tension between Zein and Warona is quite apparent. This observant Scotsman seemed to feel that the tension between them will result in conflict. He noticed immediately Warona's almost desperate need to be heard, even though at times she had nothing to say.

Cameron remained reserved and silent as he listened and observed with undivided attention the potpourri of African characters in the BBA House. Warona gave a dramatic performance of the song `Cameron in Egypt` especially for him. She seemed desperate for a bit of Scottish attention, as Zein's desire for Warona seemed to be on the decline. Zein literally clung around Tapuwa's neck in a very unlikely show of his affection, while they sipped red wine. A visibly distressed Warona asked Zein to refill her glass of wine but he didn't really want to. Only when Cameron stared at him did he decide to get her a refill after all.