The Botswana Ignite team has launched an activation drive across the country to encourage Batswana to register for the exciting comedy show, Family Feud Botswana.
In an interview, Duncan Irvine from Steve Harvey Global and Forge Media mentioned that while they are currently receiving entries, the numbers are not as high as expected. He noted that applications for Family Feud Botswana will close on June 5, with filming set to begin in September.
The show, which will air on Botswana Television, will be hosted by Steve Harvey, the award-winning entertainer, businessman, and philanthropist. To boost registrations, the team is conducting drives across the country, inviting entries not just from Gaborone but from all over Botswana.
We began our activation drives last weekend in Gaborone. This weekend, were heading to Francistown and Maun, then back to Gaborone. Our goal is to encourage more families to participate, Irvine said.
He added that the Family Feud questions and survey team would arrive in Botswana next week to gather responses from 100 people. He observed that many entries are from younger families with members aged 20 to 30, and he hopes to see more intergenerational teams.
Wed love to see teams consisting of two 20-year-olds, two 30-40-year-olds, and maybe a 60-year-old, as this mix adds to the fun and entertainment, Irvine explained.
The production companies filming the show will include both South African and Batswana teams.
This project is also meant to educate and train, with Botswana Ignite television academy students shadowing experienced teams, Irvine said.
Filming for Family Feud Botswana will take place in South Africa in September due to set size constraints. However, plans are in place to film in Botswana next year.
Our challenge is the set size, which doesnt fit in the current auditorium, but we aim to film in Botswana next year, Irvine explained. Participants will be transported to South Africa for filming.
Family Feud is a game for families, broadly defined to include social clubs, soccer teams, groups of journalists, or extended family members like uncles, aunts, and cousins.
According to the Botswana Ignite website, audition videos should include introductions of family members and fun stories, with a three to five-minute video submitted to www.botswanaignite.com. Families should show their enthusiasm and have fun playing mock games. Cash prizes, including a grand prize of P50,000, are up for grabs.
