You may argue about many things if the subject of your discussion is D’banj, but one thing we all can’t take away from him is the fact that women, both young and old, are crazy about him.

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So come June 1, the Koko master will be hosting some Kokolettes (ladies) exclusively for eight weeks in a mansion he has dubbed ‘Koko Mansion’ inside Parkview Estate, Lagos on a reality TV show that carries the same title. Supported by HITV, Koko Mansion will exclusively air on the wholly Nigerian satellite television.

Koko Mansion revolves around the quest of 12 beautiful, talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, to become the ideal Kokolette (wife). Being one of the most eligible bachelors around, D’banj will be hosting the show and would represent the ideal bachelor. He will represent the Nigerian man. His taste, comments and satisfaction would determine the fate of the girls. Of course, eviction would be exclusively determined by voting from viewers after listening to D’banj’s comments.

During the eight weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko virtues, worthy of being a wife –a Kokolette. Some of these Koko virtues that the viewers, who are the ultimate judges in the intrigue-filled show, would be looking out for are: the ability of the Kokolette to cook and be an ideal African woman. “There is this misconception that the word ‘Kokolette’ is negative. No, we want to show people that the word stands for an ideal African woman”, Toyin Subair, CEO of HITV said during an interactive session.

A press statement signed by HITV head of communication, Justin Esade reads: “The Kokolette must also be industrious while being able to take care of the home front; her ability to be respectful and courteous at all times would be put to test. The potential Kokolette must be able to emulate notable women in society such as Honourable Abike Dabiri, Nike Osinowo, among others even as she shows the ability to impress D’banj, under all circumstances in order to win the public’s votes to be in the house among others. Top celebrities such as super model Oluchi, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele (Jenifa) and celebrity hair stylist Bobbys would be invited to teach the ladies poise, ‘bigzs girls’ mannerisms and how to maintain a fashionable hair-style.”

The Kokolette, according to Morayo Aka-Bashorun, Business Development and Sales Manager, HiTV, must be a beautiful young lady, at least 18 years old. She must be smart and intellectually savvy; she must also possess a fun talent she is willing to explore and definitely a wife material. She must be well-cultured with sound domestic training, an absolute diva with the ability to get along with a diverse crowd.

The Kokolette must be someone with good moral values, independent and ambitious aside being a creative person. She must also be an excellent host, a very creative person who understands and can get along with the celebrity lifestyle of the hip hop star. Most importantly, she must be D’Banj’s number one fan. A video audition would help the panel determine the 12 finalists. According to Aka-Bashorun, there will be no evictions in the first week because the ladies would have to socialise and familiarise themselves with living in the mansion. However, eviction starts in the second week, where two ladies with the least number of votes from the viewers will be ushered out.

D’banj, however, reveals that he might get his wife from the house. “Who knows, I might get the right woman that I’ve been looking for in the house”, he said. The winner will go home with N5 Million and other assorted gifts.

The forms for the show, which would be sold for N5,000 will go on sales any moment from now.