Photos from Big Brother Hotshot launch

The Big Brother Africa game is on. This year’s edition that will be the shortest season of the Africa’s biggest reality show will be hosted for 63 days instead of the usual 90 days.

The 9th edition of the show kicked off last night with fun and glamour opening ceremony.

In all 26 housemates from 13 countries – Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Uganda, Namibia, Rwanda, and Malawi – will battle out for the grand prize of $300,000.

IK, backed by five female dancers, opened the show with an interesting performance.

The show also witnessed exciting performances from Emmy Gee ft AB Crazy & Dj Dimplez Rands and Nairas, Diamond Platnumz, Cassper Nyovest and Davido.

The 26 housemates put on a talent performance where studio guests judged them.

See photos from the launch below