Namibia's Dillish Scoops the 2013 BBA U.S.$300,000 Prize

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Namibian representative Dellish

Namibia's Dillish Pearl Mathews has won the Big Brother Africa (BBA) reality TV show and will smile home with the $300,000 prize money.

In a finale of many shocks and twists, the undergraduate from Windhoek beat five other housemates who made the grand finale of the show.

Dillish Mathews, who finished in second place in a Miss Universities pageant held in Benin, Nigeria, was saved five times from possible eviction by Africa. She never won a Head of House (HoH) task nor any 'Power of No' over the 13-week period of the show. Five countries: Angola, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Uganda voted to ensure Dillish's triumph.

Nigeria's Melvin Oduah, the man touted by many to win, in a shocking twist, finished a distant third runner-up spot. He could only secure Nigeria and the Rest of Africa's country votes. Beverly Ada Osu, the other Nigerian in the finale, got the Ethiopian's vote to finish just behind Melvin in 5th place.

Many Nigerians had expected Melvin to go all the way after finishing in second place in both the 'Mr Nigeria' and 'Gulder Ultimate Search' competitions in his home country. In finishing 4th, the second-place syndrome tag is something he has to still live with.

Ghanaian tailor, Elikem Kumordzi, finished as the 2nd runner-up with votes from Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe and home country Ghana. He also won the Most Romantic Gesture prize that comes with $10,000 cash to splash over the course of an all-expense paid trip.

In winning Big Brother Africa, The Chase, Dillish becomes the third female winner after the triumphs of Zambia's Cherise Makubale in the first season and Nigeria's Karen Igho in the sixth.

Zambia's rap diva Clementina Mulenga finished closely in second place behind Dillish with votes from Botswana, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia.

The grand finale of shocks ensured that the three West African representatives who made the top 5 finished in positions way below expectations.

Dillish had promised to buy a house so she can live together with her siblings like real family if she won the $300,000 prize money.

*The BBA reality TV show has generated alot of controversy because of its 'promotion of immorality' contrary to strict african cultures and values. What are your views about the show? What are the changes you would like to see?





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Shocking book reveals Gaddafi's sexual abuse of schoolgirls he kept locked in basement below fortress

• Gaddafi chose schoolgirls and kept them as sex slaves, book claims  
• French journalist Annick Cojean's investigation includes story of 'Soraya' who says she was locked up for five years and repeatedly raped
• Says male guards and boys were also raped by Muammar Gaddafi
• Book already a bestseller in French and now translated into English

  

Colonel Gaddafi ordered the kidnap of schoolgirls who were then kept as sex slaves at compound, according to a book on the dictator.

One girl, named Soraya, was kidnapped when she was 15 and held for five years in a basement at his six-mile long fortress just outside Tripoli.

She says she was violently raped, beaten and abused on an almost daily basis and saw similar abuse of other girls and boys. 

Her story and those of others who say they were raped by the despot are told in the book Gaddafi's Harem: The Story Of A Young Woman And The Abuses Of Power In Libya by French Le Monde journalist Annick Cojean.

It has sold more than 100,000 copies since it was published in French last year and the English translation will be released next month.

The journalist says men and boys were also raped and Gaddafi also pursued celebrities and the wives of foreign dignitaries.

According to her investigation, Ms Cojean says the female bodyguards he famously surrounded himself with, were in fact mistresses with no weapons knowledge.

Ms Cojean investigated Gaddafi's abuses of power after meeting Soraya (whose name has been changed), who told her harrowing story.

While still at school in the coastal town of Sirte, Soraya was given the 'honour' of presenting a bouquet of flowers to Gaddafi during a visit in 2004.



The book features the Soraya's story, who says she was kept for five years in a basement at Gaddafi's huge Tripoli compound Bab al-Azizia (pictured being demolished after his death in 2011)


Annick Cojean claims Gaddafi's female bodyguards were made up of mistresses with no weapons training

After presenting the flowers, Gaddafi, who had eight children, patted her head. She said this was a symbol to his aids that he wanted her.

The following day she was summoned to his palatial six-mile long compound near Tripoli, Bab al-Azizia, where she was stripped, shaved and taken to Gaddafi.

She said he was lying naked on the bed and tried to rape her.

When she fought him off, Soraya was taken away by head of the harem Mabrouka for 'lessons'.

She is quoted in the book as saying: 'He grabbed my hand and forced me to sit next to him on the bed. I didn't dare look at him.

'He said, "Don't be afraid. I'm your papa. That's what you call me, isn't it? But I'm also your brother and your lover. I'm going to be all that for you. Because you are going to stay and live with me forever."'




Soraya said she was repeatedly raped by Gaddafi after he chose her at a visit to her school in Sirte (pictured)




The book has been translated into English after selling 100,000 copies since it was published in French

The schoolgirl was given porn to view and was made to watch Gaddafi have sex with other so she could 'learn'. 

Boys and his male guards were also raped by the tyrant, according to the book.

Soraya was eventually allowed home in 2009 but she says she is a shame to her family because she had sex outside marriage. 

She said she only felt free from Gaddafi after his death in 2011 at the end of the civil war.

The book features interviews with a woman who ferried the girls to Gaddafi's compound and other victims.

Ms Cojean also alleges Gaddafi, who was married to Safia Farkash, pursued students and the wives of foreign dignitaries.

Ms Cojean was quoted in the New York Daily News as writing: 'It was not so much about seducing a woman as, through her, humiliating the man who is supposed to be responsible for her.'

Female visitors were routinely subjected to blood tests by Gaddafi's nurses to make sure they were disease free in case he wanted to have sex with them.

Marie Colvin, the Sunday Times journalist killed in Syria in 2012, reported that a nurse had approached her with a needle when she was in Tripoli to interview Gaddafi. She declined to give blood.

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PHOTOS: PDA Continues for Simon Cowell and pregnant Lauren Silverman

Sprawled on his back Cowell, 53, looked relaxed and happy as Mrs Silverman, 36, curled her body around his. The New York socialite, who reached a divorce agreement with her husband two weeks ago, nuzzled her face into his chest as he wrapped a protective arm around her and covered her in kisses. It was only a few hours earlier that they were spotted kissing on the streets of St Tropez, while in the morning Lauren clutched her baby bump while taking holiday snaps of the music mogul at the side of a Go-Karting track.

Hold me close: Simon was seen hugging Lauren as they stopped during their Sunday jaunt

                          

 

Tender: Lauren kissed Simon's hand as they made their way along enjoying the sunshine

 

                               

 

Getting along famously: The couple couldn't have looked happier as they walked hand in hand

 

 

Chic: Lauren revealed her growing baby bump in a cowl neck black dress

 

 

Relaxed: The pair seemed very content to be spending quality time together

While in one hand he clutched his phone, cigarettes and lighter, his other was firmly placed in Lauren's.

Hold on tight: Lauren didn't seem to want to let Simon out of her grasp wrapping her hands around his arm

Saying the right thing: Simon was clearly keeping Lauren amused as they walked along

Taking it in his stride: Simon didn't look like he had a care in the world despite the speculation surrounding his relationship

Refresh: Simon and Lauren giggled away together as they sat down to get a drink

Close: Even when they sat down the pair continued their tactile display

Nothing to drink? The pair didn't seem too bothered as they sat waiting for someone to come and take their order

Look over their: Lauren looked on intently as Simon pointed something out to her

A glimpse at the future: Simon grinned widely when a young girl came over to speak to them

On show: Lauren's bump could be seen beneath the tight dress

More than happy: Simon took time out to stop and give some autographs to passersby

The couple were reunited in Cannes on Thursday and are believed to be staying together in a lavish £5000-per-night hotel.
And despite the fact that she's only just split from her businessman husband, Lauren is reportedly already setting up a life and a home with Simon.

Romantic stroll: Simon Cowell and his pregnant other half Lauren Silverman looked happy and relaxed as took a stroll in the South of France on Friday

 

                              

                                        

 

 

Protective: Lauren kept a hand on her growing baby bump as she took some pictures on her camera during her day out

Sticking close: The pair, who are yet to speak out about their relationship, made sure that they kept close together as they headed to a go-karting track

                                                                                       

Blossoming: Lauren showed off a hint of her bump, clearly visible through her flimsy dress

Giving it a go: The music mogul laughed as he jumped inside while Lauren snapped away

 

 

 

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Lamar Odom off the rails with drug use...Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom's Marriage Crisis Triggered By Drug Abuse

According to TMZ, Lamar Odom has been deep into crack cocaine for at least 2 years.
Lamar has gone off the rails with drug use ... which is the principal cause of the crisis in his marriage to Khloe Kardashian. Lamar reportedly went to a rehab facility a year ago this month and stayed for 3 weeks before bailing.

Sources say Lamar's crack use was extreme before he went to rehab, but he cleaned up his act during the basketball season that just ended.  Shortly after he hung up his jersey, he started again with a bang.

As TMZ reported ... Khloe threw Lamar out of the house a few days ago after he rejected an attempt at an intervention.

It's unclear how Lamar's problem will affect his basketball career.

So far, no comment from Lamar's reps.

David Cameron: He might be the Prime Minister, but you’d never know it from these holiday photos

David Cameron was pictured  awkwardly wriggling into his shorts under his towel on a crowded Cornish beach on Thursday.
The 46-year-old seemed to have carried off the move with some aplomb, preserving his modesty with a Mickey Mouse towel.

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David Cameron strides through the sand on Cornwall's Polzeath beach on Thursday


The PM looked a little sunburnt but otherwise in good health



Cameron hides his modesty with a Mickey Mouse towel as he wriggles into his shorts



Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha sit on a bench outside a cafe overlooking the beach at Polzeath during their summer holiday in North Cornwall.


A general view of the Polzeath beach close to where the Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha are spending their summer holiday in North Cornwall.


Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha look at fish in the market of Aljezur, on the southwestern coast of Portugal while on a family holiday in the area.


Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha leave the market of Aljezur, Portugal, after buying squid while on a family holiday in the area.


Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha by a beach during their holiday on the Spanish Island of Ibiza


Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha inside the fish shop 'Fresh From The Sea' in Port Isaac, Cornwall.




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