Chika Ike's African Diva Reality TV Show S1 Ep1

Okay, having watched through it I think I want to make reviews or video reactions to these episodes. I'll start here.

1. I can understand why she titled it African Diva because most Nigerians, and other Africans, often refer to their countries as Africa. "I'm from Africa...I'm going back to Africa," etc. A more fitting name would be something along the lines of Bad Girls Club Naija edition which brings me to our lovely Isio De-laVega's post. I nominate Naija BABELs (Baddest Babes Ever Liveth). I will be tagging my comments #chikaike. I cannot bring myself to call it African Diva when most of the women are Nigerian.

2. Sahhnnnn....I didn't know Chika was all about culture and I love her for this. From the all-women dance group at the beginning of this video to the mansion decorated with traditional artifacts, Chika really wowed me and I did not hexperrerit. And her green outfit is gorgeous.

3. Yeah, we are going to have to define what a diva is or does. These women are entertaining. I am entertained. I love our own ratchetness. There is nothing like it. Love and Hip Hop, LA Preachers, Real Housewives, none of it compares to our very own ratchetness. It's beautiful. Having said that, what are these women's plans? Some mentioned their goals but it should be a requirement that the purpose of each woman's entry into the competition be made known, and there should be some challenge that shows that. Hey, notice I'm calling them women not girls or ladies...yeah XD

4. I have not seen such diversity in a long time. We have all women here: lepa and orobo, dark, light, and bleached, natural hair, weave, and braids, glasses and no glasses, varying age groups, and different personalities. Hey Chika, perhaps you and your crew should develop a casting agency, and I'm serious.

5. So this mansion has 5 bedrooms and one big bed. 1 bed for 5 women to share. And there is a mat. I love how realistic this is, I do. But they are strangers. How about bunk beds instead so each person has their own sleeping area. So many things can happen. What if one pulls a Mary Jane and wets the bed due to some psychological issue? And what about those surprise period stains? Worst of all, people exercising in their sleep. Look, I shared a bed with my cousins when we visited my grandma in Ajegunle but that was family. I believe there is room for modification.

6. You showed food!!!! I love korean dramas for many reasons: for the story (shoutout to tvN), the pretty people, the cinematography, the clothes, and greatest of all the food. I started going to korean restaurants because of kdramas. And when I'm on the train home and hunger is shoki-ing my stomach, I peruse instagram for hashtags of Nigerianfoods and that tides me over till I get home (boy, do I miss kpomo). So you see, thank you for that 5 second clip of jollof rice and salad, not let's do more.

7. I love the energy from these women. That intro was beautifully done. I can see their personalities, and they are comfortable with themselves and comfortable with one another. I really do like them, and I find them relatable. And they aren't camera shy. Speaking of which, are you guys cursed to never have a proper sound person? I know there is some physics involved when shooting indoors but if kdramas can perfect it...please ehn do something abourrit

8. They go to the market!!!!! Honestly, this is an excellent way to export Nigerian culture. And this brings me back to the "African Diva" point. Will you guys be shooting in other countries? And do not mention South Africa abeg? Togo nko? Gambia? Kenya? Namibia? Botswana? Rwanda? I know it will cost money but there are so many untapped potential for advertisers.

9. I forgot one thing. That intro...hmmm Aunty Chika. I was not there with you in labour and I appreciate your hustle. You are encouraging me to keep up with this blogging thing, as well as to keep going with school. However...you know, and I know, and I know that you know we know that you need to modify that intro a lil bit. Just a lil bit.

I like this venture. We see average Nigerians, and I am here for it. It is madly entertaining. I laughed..a lot...with the women, at the women...it was a ball. So keep it up Chike.