Big Brother Nigeria Double Wahala Edition has come and gone but its huge success as a form of entertainment remains undeniable. The huge fanfare and interest by Nigerians across the country and beyond goes to show the huge potentials that can be found in reality television as a source of entertainment in Nigeria. It is very certain that a lot of youths in Nigeria would want to be the next big thing in the country. However, before you make that decision to participate in an activity that may change your life forever, be mindful that these shows do not exist in vacuum. There are certain agreements which will bind the producer of the show and each participant. Therefore you must educate yourself and read thoroughly the agreement/contract given to you and ascertain that your interests are protected before signing. Below are some essential features you will find in a reality television contract. Some of these features were similar to that obtained in the 36-page Big Brother UK Agreement contract. Be well guided. Thanks.

The Rule book

The house mates will be given a rule book before entering the house and also when they get into the house. However, the contract gives the Producers of the show overriding powers to change, modify and amend the provisions of the rulebook without prior notice to the participants and such decision is final.



Physical, emotional and psychological stress

According to the contract, the participant would agree that he or she will be subject to physical, emotional and psychological stress both during their stay as well as after their stay in the House. The contract would ask them to waive any legal action that may arise as a result of the infliction of physical, emotional and psychological stress during and after the show.

Invasion of privacy

Generally, there is a constitutionally guaranteed right to privacy which cannot be derogated from by any law, person or body/institution. However, when entering the House, by consenting to be a participant, you agree to waive any legal action that arises from an invasion of your privacy.

HIV/Sexually-Transmitted-Diseases (STDs)

There is a provision that each participant would get tested for STDs or HIV but must accept the risk of having sex with someone who might have HIV or and STD despite the results of the tests. However, the provision further states that the Producers do not encourage sexual activity among participants. This is a way of exempting liability for any injury that may arise where a participant contracts HIV or STDs in the House. In other words, you are on your own.

Defamation

The contract will also provide that the Producers would not be held liable for intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, defamation or other things. Where their actions or the actions of other participants expose them to public ridicule, humiliation or condemnation, the producers cannot be prevented from broadcasting that and no legal action can arise on the part of the participant in this regard.

Physical violence

The contract also forbids the participants from engaging in physical violence, nonconsensual sexual contact, and intimidation by threats or physical violence. The Producers are also left with the discretion to determine what constitutes this. According to the contract, the Producers need to ‘balance and preserve fairness in the competition while ensuring the ultimate safety of participants’.

Federal Offence

It is a federal offence to do anything that would rig or in any way influence the outcome of the show.

Disclosure of confidential information

By the provisions of the contract, the House participants are disallowed from disclosing to any party anything about the show for a number of years and pay certain amount of damages for violating the confidentiality agreement.

Appearance fee/Compensation

This provision is very important. The Big Brother UK contract made provision for weekly appearance fees while in the House. The contract also leaves the Producers with the discretion to give additional consolation and or runner-up prizes in cash or in kind. In other words, the Producers can decide whether or not to pay any compensation to the House participants in cash or in kind. In the case of Big Brother Nigeria, it is safe to say that the numerous prized and sponsored games that the House mates participated in may be equivalent to appearance fees or compensation.

Disclosure of confidential information

The contract may also contain a provision disallowing the participants from disclosing to any party anything about the show for a number of years (usually three), and pay damages for violating the confidentiality agreement.

Miscellaneous provisions

i) There is also provision for an ‘alternate’, also known as a ‘fake housemate’ who enters the game after it has started. There is some form of compensation for them.

ii) House mates are only allowed to bring approved items into the house, and be searched before entering the house.

iii)House mates are not to damage the house or technical equipment.

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