RICHIKI

First Family Christmas with Joshua...

2009-12-12T13:23:00.003+01:00

Christmas

2009

Richard, Ricki & Joshua Jack

May you enjoy a Blessed & Joyful

1st Christmas

Together as a Family

GOD BLESS

Joshua Jack

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Joshua Jack Bezuidenhout

Richard & Ricki's little Pride & Joy !!

Fan Frenzy !!!!!

2009-09-01T11:18:00.003+02:00

An innocent neighbourhood walk gets a bit crazy

Fan Frenzy For Sure !!!!!

We can spot Joshua Jack but can you spot Richi

???

Happy 1st Day of Spring !!!!

Happy Birthday Richard & Ricki !!!!

2009-08-29T09:38:00.004+02:00

Daddy & Precious Son

Happy Birthday to you Richard for the 10th of August !!!

Happy Belated Birthday Ricki ... for the 26th August.

It must have been your best ever with you and Richi celebrating with your precious first born child!!!!!

God bless this wonderful family

Welcome Joshua Jack Bezuidenhout !!!!

2009-07-23T10:23:00.006+02:00

Congratulations Richard & Ricki on becoming Proud Parents

to the very Precious

Joshua Jack Bezuidenhout

Born 11 July 2009

Proud Daddy

Groovy Baby 4Sure !!!!

Pretty as a Picture

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What a Beautiful Family

May you be Blessed with many Years of Happiness & Good Health

The meaning of the name Joshua is

Salvation

Richard preparing for the arrival of his & Ricki's 1st born ....

2009-06-13T20:09:00.007+02:00

Exciting times as Richard & Ricki make preparations

for the arrival of their

precious 1st born

"A new baby is like the beginning of all things

wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities."

Eda J. Le Shan

"Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous.

It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body."

Elizabeth Stone

It's the Day of Love & Red Roses .....

2009-02-14T16:54:00.003+01:00

Happy Valentine's Day Richard & Ricki

Love knows no limit to it's endurance

No end to its trust

No fading of its hope;

It can outlast anything.

Love still stands when

All else has fallen.

Corinthians 13:7-8

CHEERS to LOVE !!!

It's Official !!!!

2009-01-02T19:34:00.004+01:00

Richard & Ricki are expecting their 1st born this year!!!!

The good news was officially announced by Richard on FaceBook & his Website

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"Happy New Year to everyone

Good news
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"My wife is three months pregnant. I'm excited I'm gonna be a father soon."

CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD & RICKI !!!

This is wonderful New Year News

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A Personal Message from Richard's Website Blog

Good News!

Last year was quite hectic but I am glad my wife and I made it through strongly.

I'm even more glad about how we ended the year, here in Canada, with nice weather, a loving family and I finally got to see where Ricki grew up.

What a way to end a year, full of happiness.

Anyhow, already I'm sure my new year is going to be very nice whatever may come my way because ...

I am going to be a father. My wife is three months pregnant and it's already a good feeling for me, therefore I cannot imagine how good it is going to feel to hold my child for the first time.

As you can see in the picture, I met my niece and nephew for the first time and got a taste of having children around.

To all of you to have stood by me in 2008, a big thank you!

Thank you for believing in me and giving me so much support. I hope we will continue to be friends in 2009 and beyond.

Happy New Year!

Click Below

www.richardbba2winner.com/

Christmas in Canada -

2009-01-01T18:05:00.005+01:00

Richard & Ricki on Holiday in Canada

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Ricki was going home to Canada for Christmas and she was taking Richard to see where she grew up.
No doubt it would be exciting for both of them !!!!
Ricki going home to visit with her famly & Richard to meet them and of course to experience a

WHITE CHRISTMAS
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Richi toboganning ..... Cool Runnings !!!!

From +31 degrees Heat in Dar es Salaam to the freezing -31 degrees in Canada

But it looks like Richard loves it !!!!

SO MUCH CLOTHING to keep WARM from the -31 deg TEMPERATURES !!!!!

It all looks like so much fun !!!!

Richard the Snow Angel - shovelling the snow

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ENJOY YOUR FABULOUS HOLIDAY GUYS !!!!

Happy 2009 !!!

2008-12-31T21:36:00.003+01:00

Happy New Year

Richard & Ricki

We know there will be much to celebrate this wonderful year !!!

May you be richly Blessed with Happiness & Good Health

May all your Dreams be fullfilled this New Year !!

Season's Greetings -

2008-12-15T18:24:00.009+01:00

Heeeey!

I bet you thought I dissapeared.

I have been very busy. Sorry about that.

I have got some good news and bad news.

First the bad news is that our laptop was stolen and all of my pictures and website files were on there. I had stories to put up and pictures of all my latest projects. I will not have time to get all of that written again and all of the pictures collected again before Christmas.

There is a lot of good news.

In the last two months, I finished my contract as Assistant Director on the Wahapahapa music video project.

I did a screening of my documentary on albinos to other experienced directors and then improved on it.

We (me, Mwisho and Latoya) are in Bang! Magazine this month and on the cover.

Also, the movie I did with Kanumba and Wema is out. It is called Family Tears: Bad Intentions and they are selling it everywhere in TZ. I don't know how you guys in other countries can get it but I will ask the director.

Also, me and Ricki are going to Canada to visit family in Edmonton at Christmas. I guess I am going to be really cold.

I promise to put up pictures at least here on my blog until I get get my website programmes and files back.

To all of you who have stuck by me and patiently waited for updates

THANK YOU

You have been very understanding.

When I get messages and emails from fans or meet you on the street it makes my day. Especially one year later and I still get so much support.

I am very lucky.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2009 everybody!

A White Christmas for Richiki -

2008-12-04T09:22:00.012+01:00

Canada here we Come !!!

Richard & Ricki will be spending Christmas in Canada where Richard will be seeing real snow for the 1st time in his life.

Ricki and her Mum and family want to get Richard to do all the fun things associated with snow ... like wearing a snow suit, shovelling snow, building snowmen etc etc ....

Hopefully he gets to try some sking and if that's too difficult ... tobogganing

LUCKY DUCKS !!!!

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Have fun guys & don't forget to bring back photos to show us all

~ Have a Merry & Blessed White Christmas ~

XX

Follow your Dream !!!

2008-10-08T15:28:00.042+02:00

Neill's dream to climb Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

"The man who succeeds above his fellows

is the one who early in life clearly discerns his object,

and towards that object habitually directs his powers."

Earl Nightingale

Mt Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa

&

That is what he did !!!

Enjoy the journey with Neill & Roger - a friend & work colleague from

The Island Gurnsey - UK

Guess where I am going ....????

A final cheeky / excited pose for Mum sporting his

Cape Town to Kilimanjaro T-shirt

A final Au Revoir at OR Tambo Airport - Johannesburg

before Neill & Roger fly off to Tanzania to embark on their

Mt Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure

Richard & Ricki welcomed & hosted Neill & Roger in Dar es Salaam where they kindly introduced them to the local foods and drinks. One being the Kilimanjaro Beer which was most appropriate seeing that their Kilimanjaro Adventure was about to start in two days time.

Thanks so much Richard and Ricki ... you are just a fabulous couple !!

After a great time spent with Richard & Ricki ... Neill & Roger took a bus from Dar es Salaam to Moshi.

This was far better than flying as they saw so much more of the scenery of Tanzania enroute ... & also got to meet local Tanzanians travelling with them

Springlands Hotel near Moshi in Tanzania

This is the Zara International base for mountain walking trips and safaris to Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and other wilderness areas in Northern Tanzania.

The modern hotel located on the southern slopes of Kilimanjaro has a large and modern swimming pool, airy dining area set in pleasant gardens and indoor and outdoor bars.
The hotel is named after the freshwater springs just a short distance from the hotel. These are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro and are of the highest purity.The springs then feed an extensive area of paddy fields beyond which lies a protected forest reserve. This supports a rich wildlife and provides relaxing walks to see the birds and several species of monkey.

The hotel has its own borehole and benefits from this wonderful location. The rooms all have windows fitted with mosquito netting and fans, and all have roomy, tiled en-suite facilities with showers.

St Judes School

Before going on safari to Arusha National Park

Roger & Neill payed a visit to St Judes School where Roger and his family sponsor a student with studies

A Safari to Arusha National Park Before Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro

Arusha National Park

This small but beautiful National Park near Kilimanjaro Airport. Arusha and Moshi provides an ideal destination for day's safari or to relax in after an ascent of Kili or Mt Meru in one of the lodges in the park.
As well as having an abundance of wildlife Arusha National Park has three special features: Mt Meru, Momela Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater. Mt. Meru, Tanzania's second highest peak at 4566m, is one of Africa's most beautiful volcanoes. The route to the summit passes through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. Finally, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Kilimanjaro in the background. Over 400 species of birds, rhino, elephant, buffalo, baboon, warthog, black and white Colobus monkey and duiker are all found in this delightful "gem amongst parks".

The Ngurdoto Crater

stretches 3 km's across; it is a steep-sided bowl surrounded by riverine forest. The crater floor is a lush swamp with many visible animal trials and provides a natural sanctuary to many animals, including elephant, buffalo, a variety of monkeys, baboons and birds since it is prohibited for tours to descend down to the bottom of the crater. To the west of the crater an extensive grassland plain, Serengeti Ndogo.

Machame Park Gate

The start to the climb up Mt Kilimanjaro

At 1800m, from where steepening trails begin & lead through natural rain forest to a campsite in a clearing on a ridge, (3000m, 5h.).

Machame Route

Sometimes called the Whisky Route.

This is a popular 49km route up steep paths through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields to join the Barafu Route to the summit. An extra day could be added to the itinerary, best spent on the Shira Plateau, where you could walk to the Shira Needles.

Strong groups could omit camping at Karanga River.

The Mweka Route is used for the descent.

The path continues up a moorland ridge through giant heathers. It gradually becomes rocky before levelling out on the Shira Plateau. (3840m, 4-5h.).
A rocky path leads east up towards the Lava Tower, dramatic views of the Breach Wall precipices. Shortly beyond this it descends to Barranco campsite (3950m, 4-5h.).
Scramble easily to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over screes and ridges to the Karanga Valley campsite (3h, 4000m.), beneath the icefalls of the Southern Glaciers.
The trail ascends a ridge to a campsite by the Barafu Hut, an airy location with little vegetation (3h, 4600m.),

Accommodation on the mountain is in tents which the porters will pitch for you.
You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles. This is a steep, tough trek within the limits of a fit individual used to walking in mountain areas.

Mount Meru

Mount Meru is one of Africa's highest and most beautiful volcanoes.

Start just after midnight for the ascent of the screes leading to Stella Point

(6h, 5725m.)

.... and arrive at sunrise.

From here a further 40minutes leads to Uhuru Peak to summit Mt Kilimanjaro.

WE MADE IT TO THE TOP of AFRICA !!!

A DREAM COME TRUE !!!

Neill & Roger with the fantastic Kilimanjaro Porters and Guides

Who helped to make the Dream a possibility

THANK YOU

Kilimanjaro guides all receive a licence to work on Kilimanjaro from the National Park. Without this they are unable to operate as guides. The licence is obtained after several years of experience of working on the mountain as porters or cooks then as assistant guides after which they attend courses in First Aid, Mountain Rescue, Flora and Fauna and History.
From the guides that have acquired their guide qualification Zara select those that have worked with Zara in the past and have an excellent record of working on the mountain.

Their professionalism is hard to rival anywhere in the world and one of their prime objectives will be to help you achieve your dream and gain the summit of Kilimanjaro, safely.

If at any stage they suggest you should turn back then trust them, respect their experience - they must have an excellent reason for this as this is one of their last resorts.

Neill receiving his certificate certifying that he summited Mt Kilimanjaro

on the

3/10/2008

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"Always dream and shoot higher than you know how to.

Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors.

Try to be better than yourself."

William Faulkner

NEVER FAIL TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

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Hard Work ............

2008-09-17T09:39:00.007+02:00

Yes it's hard work that get's one to your ultimate goal regarding just about all aspects of life !!

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Richard of course ... as all his most ardent fans know ... wishes to direct Movies in the future and he is currently involved in acting in many movies. This is definately the best way to begin because you learn the ropes practically from the bottom up.

Richi above already looking the part of

THE FAMOUS MOVIE DIRECTOR

Scenes from

Bad Intentions - The Movie

Richard's new look with his longer hair pulled back to show more of his cute face.

VERY COOL !!!

Ricki is just as busy with her work ... forever out and about ... travelling around Tanzania helping the community where most needed.

ADMIRABLE RICHIKI !!!

For more info and photos of Richard's latest movie news

Click below

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/badintentions.html

&
Look out for more news too of the following Projects that Richard has also been busy with.

Albino Documentary

"I don't have a title for my documentary but I am working hard to get the editing done. I will announce where it can be viewed and will put the trailer up on the video section of the site."

Advertisement with Mwisho

"Me and Mwisho Mwampamba just finished a photoshoot at the end of August for an advert that will be shown on billboards, in magazines and pretty much everywhere in TZ. Keep a look out for it."

SOURCE

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/events.html

August is a busy busy Birthday month !!!

2008-08-25T10:30:00.001+02:00

Yes August had Richard celebrating his Birthday

and now it is Ricki's turn.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKI !!!

You are one special lady and you deserve what your heart desires.

May you be blessed with good health and happiness for many years to come!!

XX

Birthday Celebrations -

2008-08-09T16:55:00.005+02:00

Richard celebrates his 26th Birthday

Sunday - 10 August 2008

Congrats Richard

May you enjoy your Special Day

Be Blessed with Good Health & Happiness

for

Many Years to Come

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GODBLESS & ENJOY

Richard busy on a Film Set -

2008-08-06T09:09:00.004+02:00

Richard has had to temporary put aside his work on his Documentary covering the shocking killings of Albinos in Tanzania

as he is very busy at present

working on a film set.

He's keeping us in suspense regarding the news about this!!

So we will just have to

WAIT & SEE !!!

ENJOY RICHARD

XX

Richard's Birthday wishes to Madiba -

2008-07-18T22:33:00.004+02:00

Happy Birthday Mr Mandela

"If by some strange fluke you ever read this Mr. Mandela

then

Happy 90th Birthday

I can only dream of making a difference in this world like you have.

You are an inspiration"

http://richardbba2winner.blogspot.com/

May I add my personal best wishes too

Happy 90th Birthday Madiba & Congratulations

Mr & Mrs Mandela

on your

10th Wedding Anniversary.

18 - 7 - 2008

Stay strong in your beliefs -

2008-07-12T09:41:00.006+02:00

In life one sadly comes across people who wish to break down or criticise your every move.

Stay strong and true to yourself.

Listen to what is said to you and keep what you can learn from and further more

let unnecessary or untrue accusations blow away in the wind.

It is natural to want to defend yourself by fighting back

but sadly

one is drawn into stooping to a level that is naturally not your nature.

As you would say Richard

"It's just not WUTH it !!! "

"Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath"

James 1:19

Richiki making a positive difference in Tanzania -

2008-07-05T09:19:00.011+02:00

Both Richard and Ricki are working seriously at making a differance in their country Tanzania.
When Richard was interviewed after walking out of the BB house as the winner of BB Africa 2 his words were ...

"I love you all

Whatever I do I want to change people's lives positively."

Richard has kept his word and is currently working on a documentary covering the senseless killing of Albinos in Tanzania.

He wishes to bring an awareness to this shocking situation.

Below are his words from his blog page ...

"My idea to make a documentary about the albino killings is slowly turning into a campaign. I have been meeting with government officials and I have more appointments this week. I am so happy that people are really taking interest in this human rights issue."

http://richardbba2winner.blogspot.com/

Ricki works in the community for MEDA and is currently busy with the project of distributing insecticide-treated bed nets to pregnant women and infants to fight the battle against illness and death caused by Malaria.

Through the initiative, MEDA has helped to create a network of more than 6,500 retail outlets nationwide, where previously the life-saving nets were not available.

A insecticide-treated bed net protecting a family

These are serious issues and their contribution is no doubt invaluable

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MEDA Tanzania’s mandate is
to further MEDA’s mission through activities of economic development
"Our mission is to bring hope, opportunity, and economic development to low income people around the world through business-oriented development."

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(http://www.meda.org/)

USA's First lady praises MEDA anti-malaria program

Read below

http://www.meda.org/NewsPublications.html

"It breaks my heart to know that little children are dying needlessly because of a mosquito bite," Bush said.

Richard meets the TZ High Commissioner in London -

2008-07-03T21:39:00.004+02:00

Richard left for the UK on the 13 June to be a judge at the

Miss Tanzania UK

Whilst in London he paid the High Commissioner, the Honourable Mwanaidi Maajar

a visit at the the offices of the

Tanzania High Commission.

Looking ever so smart !!!

Signing the Guestbook

Read Richard's review of his trip to the UK below and also see all the fabulous photos !!

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http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/misstzuk.html

The High Commissioner, the Honourable Mwanaidi Maajar

was also a special guest at the

Miss UK Tanzania
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"The sky's the limit Richard !!!"

The quality of a true friend ....

2008-07-02T23:31:00.006+02:00

"To love without condition
To talk without intention

To give without reason

And to care without expectation

the heart of a true friend."

"True friendship is based on trust,

honesty and sincere generosity of our hearts."

Song Park

"True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable."

Dave Tyson Gentry

"True friendship is felt,

not said."

Mariecris Madayag

"Who finds a faithful friend,

finds a treasure."

Jewish Saying

Richard has updated his Blog Site with news on his Documentary

Click below

http://richardbba2winner.blogspot.com/

Richard working on his filming career

2008-06-26T14:21:00.005+02:00

Richard has received his video camera which he ordered from over-seas as well as his

iMac for editing.

With the above ... arrived a professional light and other additional lighting required.

The sound equipment has been ordered

and Richard has designed and built his own custom made

dolly and crane.

He has been learning a lot about Final Cut Pro

It is fabulous to see that he is following his passion & is well on his way to having a production company.

Richard is currently away in Mwanza (a region beside Lake Victoria) filming a documentary on the slaughter of Albinos.

He wants to report on this very important and grave topic that is happening in Tanzania.

Below in the newspaper article added ... you can read all about this serious problem.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/08/africa/tanzania.php.

It is very shocking !!!

"Hats off to Richard and Ricki who are both working dilligently

to aid in their respective fields

with serious issues amongst the community of Tanzania."

So what does lovely Ricki do?

2008-06-23T18:09:00.017+02:00

Highly INTELLIGENT & very well QUALIFIED

Ricki has a degree from the Canadian

Huron University College '03

in
French & International Development

then received

her

Master's Degree

in
International Development

at the

University of Dar es Salaam '05

She has been employed by

Mennonite Economic Development Associates

since 2005 in Tanzania

her position being

Team Leader - Under Five Catch Up Campaign

In 2008/2009 the Government of Tanzania through funding from the

Global Fund, USAID and the World Bank,

will distribute 7.1 MILLION mosquito nets (LLINs) to all children under five in the country.

Ricki forms an integral part of the logistics and coordination team.

It must be mentioned too that Ricki speaks fluent Swahili

Congrats on sterling work being done in Tanzania Ricki !!!!

MEDA Tanzania’s mandate is

to further MEDA’s mission through activities of economic development

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"Our mission is to bring hope, opportunity, and economic development to low income people around the world through business-oriented development."

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(http://www.meda.org/)

MEDA has been operating in Tanzania since 1986.

Video of Richi dancing with kiddies on his property in TZ

2008-06-21T21:29:00.004+02:00

Richard & Ricki's First Wedding Anniversary

The 31st of March was their first wedding anniversary & they set off for Lushoto to the place where last year they celebrated their honeymoon.

They renewed their vows, threw their old rings away and put on the new ones and toasted to new beginnings.

While there ... they decided to treat themselves to something.

They purchased a piece of land on a hill top called

“Nundu Ya N’gombe”

which in English is the hump on a cow’s back.

The land is also known from back in Colonial times as the

“Hill Of Good Hope”.

From the top of the hill there is a 360 degrees spectacularly beautiful view.

They feel so blessed to own this land & plan to build a holiday home on it someday.

Below is a FABULOUSLY FUNKY video link on his website of Richi dancing with the kiddies who live in the area where he and Ricki bought their mountain-top property.

PRECIOUS !!!

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/videos.html

ENJOY !!!

Richi judges the 2008 - UK Miss Tanzania

2008-06-20T19:32:00.010+02:00

Richard has just returned
from London after judging the

"MISS TANZANIA UK 2008 FINALS"

Richard with the winner !!

Decisions Decisions ... for the judges !!

With fans at the evening's event

Here Richard stands with a beautiful fan and the singer Banana Zoro

"SUNDAY 15TH at the AFTER PARTY" with
Tina Mwasumbi

See all the FABULOUS pictures ... just click below

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/misstzuk.html

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Poor Richard cut his thumb open on some of his camera equipment wires before leaving for the UK and needed 7 stitches

In the picture above where Richard stands with the photographer ... one can see his thumb all bandaged up.

Hope the thumb recovers quickly Richard !!!

XXXX

Richi heads to London !!!!

2008-06-12T18:59:00.006+02:00

Richard travelling to the Uk on Friday the 13th to attend
Miss Tanzania-UK Beauty Pageant
as a

Special Guest & Judge

Richard travelling by air with singers Hafsa Kazinje & Banana Zoro who are well known in Tanzania for their hit single "Presha".

They were the invited guest performers at the Miss Tanzania UK

ENJOY RICHARD!!!

try and see as many sights as possibe !!!

He will be putting up an article about his trip on his website as soon as he gets back.

Player No. 1 Movie Poster & Tanzanian Movie Awards

2008-06-02T18:24:00.004+02:00

WOW !!!!

Richi certainly is one DYNAMITE looking Playa !!!

Check out his website for info on all his latest news and especially about the ...

Tanzania Movie Awards 2008

On May 30th, 2008 I attended the FIRST EVER Tanzania Movie Awards (Tuzo za Vinara) at Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam. I was honoured to be chosen to present the Lifetime Achievement Award. Overall, 71 movies were considered for awards and they had awards for all the usual stuff like the Oscars. A movie called Copy won best movie. They had some musical performances and the Minister of Information, Culture and Sport was the special guest. All in all, it was a great night and I think over the years the event will get bigger and better.

Click below for some more pictures from this event on Richi's website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/movieawards.html

Check out his Blog to read about what Richard has been up to of late.

http://richardbba2winner.blogspot.com/

It is good to see that he is spending QUALITY time with his brother !!!

SPECIAL !!!

Am I Richard’s PRO … ???

2008-05-31T19:49:00.009+02:00

The answer is absolutely and emphatically … NO !!!

It seems just because I am a dedicated fan of Richard … I am wrongly labelled as his

Public Relations Officer

and blamed or made accountable for all his decisions made.

THIS IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE … AS RICHARD MAKES ALL HIS OWN DECISIONS BOTH PERSONAL AND BUSINESS-WISE!!!

Being a true fan means that I respect and appreciate who he is …

his faults, strengths

and the fact that he is married.

I am extremely tired of reading how I have been Richard’s supposed "downfall" just because I supported his wish to return to his wife Ricki after he left the BB House.

The way I saw it was that the show was over and life had to go on.

BTW

Richard & Ricki are doing very well for themselves so the doomsayers are infact very wrong !!!

The past trip to South Africa was organised as a break away for the couple after the trauma they had experienced since BB.

It was not an official or state visit … it was merely a holiday to enjoy all the tourist attractions of the Mother City.

Sadly there was not enough time to see everything …. but this only gives them an excuse to return and see the rest of the glorious sites.

One event to meet fans from the Oboma Forum … was organised and advertised as a GOODWILL gesture to the very few Capetonians that are on the Oboma Forum.

I trust the fans that joined us for the afternoon at Meloncino's ... enjoyed this brief opportunity to meet Richard & Ricki up close & personal.

It makes me extremely happy that this was made possible.

My motto in life is

LIVE & LET LIVE

I wish that more people would let me support who I wish to support in peace … as I certainly allow everybody else to support who they wish to support in peace!!

LOVE & PEACE to RICHARD, RICKI & AFRICA

Richi visits Global Publishers -

2008-05-30T21:26:00.003+02:00

Richard visits Global Publishers on his return to Dar es Salaam

after his holiday in Cape Town

South Africa

What do I tell my children ….?

2008-05-29T19:25:00.006+02:00

The week I spent on holiday with Richard & Ricki in Cape Town

will always remain memorable !!

At the V & A Waterfront - Cape Town

One question that Richard asked me in this time was …

"What do I one day tell my children about the

"Big Brother" experience?"

At the time I was caught some-what off guard as I realised Richard was referring not about winning BB … but to the infidelity situation whilst in the BB house.

Well I simply answered that his children could learn from his experience should the question ever be raised ... and we did not discuss the topic further.

I feel however that I wish to expand on this answer …

It is correct yes that they can learn from Richard’s experience ... because he can tell them that …

"we are all fallible and make mistakes in life...

but it is how we correct and deal with the faults we make,

that is most important !! "

Richard has been criticised by many and especially his fellow Tanzanians for not making the most of opportunities available to him as the

Winner of BB Africa 2 ….

but it must be understood that Richard admitted to having wronged and hurt his wife immensely by getting into a relationship with a fellow contestant in the BB Africa house.

He therefore returned to Tanzania with only one thing on his mind …

and that was to apologise to his wife and to ask forgiveness from her.
Yes … he returned to Tanzania as the Winner of BB Africa 2 & certain Tanzanians claimed that he could have had additional glitz, glamour and money from appearances when he arrived home …but this meant absolutely nothing to him if it was at the expense of his marriage in those first crucial weeks.

It must be noted that Richard's 1st priority which he was adamant about after arriving home, was to make amends with Ricki and to heal his marriage.

It was not easy and understandably it took much time …

but with perseverance and much dialogue, they worked things out and he achieved what he felt was most important for his

LIFE LONG FUTURE

and that was to correct his mistakes with the person he said on many occasions was the most precious person in his life.

Richard and Ricki can be very proud of solving their problems as it shows strength of character and integrity. They chose to work out their problems which eventually saved their marriage.

This is something that their children can be proud and thankful for in the future.

It is not only an admirable lesson for their children … but should also be

a shining example to other young couples.

Tanzanians should be proud that their contestant knew the error of his ways … and that he had the character to face the challenges of correcting these errors.

Richard got his priorities correct after leaving the BB house and therefore never has to feel ashamed when he one day explains his BB experience to his children.

He can proudly say …

"I made faults my child …. but this is how I solved I them."

Much respect Richard

much respect to you too Ricki for forgiving your husband!

Your children no doubt will turn out to be just as lovely as you both are.

Thanks a million for precious time spent together in

Cape Town.

Richiki visit Robben Island

2008-05-12T09:59:00.007+02:00

It is a tour that should never be missed when visiting Cape Town

"The history of the past is vital as it always teaches us a lesson for the future"

Here Richard shakes the hands of a statue of the wonderful Madiba

Old President - Nelson Mandela

It has been claimed that Richard was stopped from meeting Madiba in real life whilst in SA ... but that is once again just

TABLOID TRASH!!!

Anybody would be over joyed and privilaged to meet this wonderful man.

The mast of the boat taking us over to Robben Island

Fans who recognised Richard & wanted his autogaph before boarding the boat to Robben Island

Richard looks into Nelson Mandela's cell as it is locked and may not be entered by tourists.

The very sparten cell.

Here is Mandela Nelson standing in the cell seen above years after he was released

This very infomative Tour Guide was once a prisoner on Robben Island and he recognised Richard in the crowd.

He then joked that Richard had also been a prisoner in the BB House.

A momento from Richard & Ricki's visit to Robben Island

Having a blast in the Cape

2008-05-08T11:42:00.009+02:00

Holidaying in Cape Town

Richard and Ricki enjoying a good rest in the surrounds of the beautiful Cape

Richard at Blouberg Strand with the famous
Table Mountain in the background

Cape Point

Camps Bay

Richiki on a Wine Tour through the vineyards of the Cape

Richard & Ricki enjoyng a very South African "Biltong" soup which the tour guide - Francios organised part of the Wine Tour

Simonsig Wine Estate

WAKKA WAKKA

The two Winners of Big Brother together.
Richard meeting Ferdinand Rabie at his home in Cape Town
after one of
Ferdi's infamous Wine Tours

Richard brought Ferdinand a gift from Tanzania.
It was an African game encased in a beautifully carved wooden box.

The two best & funniest BIG BROTHER winners together at a lovely Capetonian ladies 23rd Birthday.

NB

Richard will have all his holiday pics up on his website

when he returns to

Tanzania.

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Richiki head to the Fairest Cape

2008-04-19T07:52:00.003+02:00

Richard & Ricki

will be flying into Cape Town at the end of April for a week's holiday.

We cannot wait for their arrival ... as there is just so much we would like them to do and see in and around this very beautiful City !!

I will put put up their arrival and departure times / dates at
Cape Town International Airport
a little closer to the time

There is nowhere like Cape Town.

**
Perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, it´s a place to renew and reconnect.

Cape Town, the "Mother City", is the oldest city in our country and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. It also has the top five national attractions in South Africa that should appear on every visitor´s itinerary all year round.

Don´t miss ..

* - A visit up Table Mountain;

* - The V&A Waterfront, a unique shopping and holiday experience on a scenic working harbour;

* - Robben Island, the former home of Nelson Mandela;

* - The Cape Town Wine Routes, where some of the world´s best wines are produced

* - Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, internationally acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world.

The unique topography of the region makes it easy to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you, you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.
**

WELCOME RICHARD & RICKI !!!!

Richiki at a Baptism

2008-04-13T19:48:00.002+02:00

Two latest pics of Richiki

They were invited to the Baptism of the very sweet little baby girl below.

Richard and Ricki at the Baptism of baby

Bertha Methusela

**

"Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools
are the work of many generations.
All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may
receive it, honor it, add to it,
and one day faithfully hand it on to your children."
Albert Einstein

**

The Special bond of Father and Sons

2008-04-13T19:36:00.004+02:00

The Love of a Family

Richard with his brother Louis & their father

Vincent Bezuidenhout

"No matter what you've done for yourself or for humanity,

if you can't look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished?"

Lee Iacocca

"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood,

but of respect and joy in each other's life."

Richard Bach

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

2008-04-06T00:15:00.012+02:00

Congratulations Richard & Ricki on the renewel of your Vows

on your

First Wedding Anniversary

**
31 - 03 - 2008

On the purchase of your fabulous new property !!!

CHEERS & MUCH BLESSINGS !!!

Richard planting their 1st tree on his & Ricki's awesome piece of Eden

on a hill top

called

“Nundu Ya N’gombe”

Click below for all the exciting updated News

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/events.html

**
"I'm so proud Tanzania is my home."

**
Richards words after becoming the owner of a piece of
exquisite mountain property

in his
beloved country

TANZANIA

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Richiki celebrate their 1st wedding Anniversary -

2008-03-30T16:52:00.009+02:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Richard & Ricki

31 - 03 - 2008

May you be blessed with many years of

Love, Health & Happiness.

Keep it fun & funky !!!!

"Remember the yesterdays

plan your tomorrows

and celebrate your today ...

because it's the anniversary

of your love that fills

your hearts with joy!"

"By the accident of fortune a man may rule the world for a time,

but by virtue of love he

may rule the world forever."

**
Lao Tzu

(Old Master)

Chinese Taoist Philosopher

600 B.C.E.

At the center of your being you have the answer;

You know who you are and you know what you want.

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Richiki in Genevieve Magazine -

2008-03-30T10:43:00.003+02:00

Genevieve Magazine Interview with Richiki

Nigeria

RICHARD BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2

It is almost impossible to ignore him- fresh-faced and loquacious.

Was this the cantankerous male that made us cringe in Big Brother Africa 2?

Richard opens up on everything we’ve been dying to know…

Interview with Richard

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Q: Where did all that passion with Tatiana come from?

A: Lets look at the environment - very small, enclosed, cocooned and isolated - where you have to live with guys you know nothing about. At some point you realise you cannot survive with them or even without them ; what you do is find someone to lean on. So, in the house I was either with Tatiana or Code or Ofunneka. The others were playing against me. I think they were intimidated. I saw things differently from a lot of them.

Q: I remember that chat you had about wanting to get close to Tatiana. Was it a strategy that turned to love?

A: There was no strategy and i wasn’t in love! But what we had… whatever you’d like to call - was true. It’s the normal reaction you have when you are “locked up” with opposite sex. I wouldn’t call it love.

Q: What about Tatiana? Do you think she fell in love?

A: Honestly I cant speak for her… it’s difficult to say.

Q: What exactly was going through your mind all the while you were with Tatiana?

A: I knew my wife was watching. I knew I should have stopped but it had gotten to a point where I could not. I was psychologically unfit and weak. You know in the real world things are a lot less concentrated; one can go anywhere - for a movie or something. I could say I am tired at the end of a day and want to spend time with my wife, but there we didn’t have that freedom. One moment you are on the lawn, you think it`s safe, but the person walks in on you or you bump into them in the corridor, so things were very tense.

Q: Who were your favourite housemates?

A: Aside from the obvious, just Code.

Q: I am dying to know what you said to your wife to make her take you back.

A: At the end of the day it came to what we had before BB. I believe that if what we had was shaky or fake we would have moved on. It all came down to that whatever we we have now is because of what we had. Aside from the fact that my wife forgave me, I was willing to go back to my wife. So both of us had it in common because we knew what we had was social. We knew that marriage has its own challenges. We were both willing to give our relationship another try. I went back to her and said: ‘Honey please give me a chance… if you don’t think I am still that guy you knew before BBA, then you have the right to leave me…’

Q: If you had to do it all over again with all that you have been through and learned, would you do it the same way?

A: I regret what l did. If l had another chance, I would do things differently. I would take charge of my emotions if given the opportunity again…

Interview with Ricki

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Q: This is an open book: You saw all that Richard did - are you not bothered that those scenes may play out again in your marriage?

A: One of my weaknesses is actually trusting people, probably too quickly. But, I do know that the Richard I knew before BBA2 was an extremely committed husband and I never had any worries about him cheating on me. He was never the type who will go out to clubs, go drinking,or go partying. He was more interested in staying home and watching movies with me and if he had to to go out with his friends, he’d ask me to come along. He was such a committed guy. This was why all that happened in BB was such a blow to me, because I was so trusting and didn’t expect that to happen. But I realized that it was all under a very odd situation, not what we are normally used to. It was not like our marriage was weak and he went out in search of another woman - it was just an odd situation which is over now and the Richard l see now is even more committed than before.

http://www.genevievemagng.com/thisedition.htm

Richiki parties at Meryl's 22nd Birthday ...

2008-03-13T14:15:00.004+01:00

Meryl's 22nd Birthday

Thanks to Ricki for the fab photos !!!!

It is also great to see that two other BB Africa 2 housemates are also in Nollywood with Richard.

Ofunneka from Nigeria & Meryl from Namibia.

Meryl turned 22 whilst there and they partied up a storm.

Lovely that the housemates are still getting together ... hopefully they will remain

life-long friends

First pics of Richi in Nollywood !!!

2008-03-13T14:06:00.004+01:00

NOLLYWOOD

The first pic of Richard in the film that he is acting in in Nollywood. The character's name that he is playing in the movie is called ...

"SLOW"

Go to his blog to read Richard's report & see what hard work it is ... but it is great to see that he is enjoying himself !!

Chigozie Peter Gini, Richard Bezuidenhout, Stephen Akomaye

http://richardbba2winner.blogspot.com/

Disaster strikes Indonesian town ...

2008-03-13T13:37:00.004+01:00

Sidoarjo

I have travelled inland towards the mountainous area to a town called Malang ... but sadly had to pass the town ... Sidoarjo which has been covered by mud because of a continual eruption of gas and mud. Here is the link for further reading ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidoarjo_mud_flow

Here I stand with the driver that took me to Malang ... infront of an area where just the very tops of houses roofs can be seen ... a tragedy for certain & it makes one constantly thank one's lucky stars for everything that we have.

The people in this town have lost their homes and work !!!

4ever at Surabaya Zoo - Indonesia

2008-03-04T11:32:00.008+01:00

My outing to ... Surabaya Zoo

I had a fairly enjoyable trip to the Surabaya Zoo ... it is very tropical and humid there .. but I enjoyed the morning. The zoo is not as clean as our zoos in Johannesburg and Pretoria where the animals have very large areas to roam ... but the animals at Surabaya are in a

fairly good condition.

This is Surabaya's signature emblem ... the shark & the crocodile.

Inside this souvenier shop sits a gentleman who after taking your photo ... puts it onto a PC where he adds more animals seen at the zoo and labels the photo. On my photo ... I am sitting on a Tiger with a Macaw perched on my hand ... cool !!!!

These little school children had a day out at the zoo & got to ride on the elephant.

Disembarking from the elephant.

Rides were not only for children ... adults enjoyed it just as much !!

Tropical plants around a very large pond where Pelicans roost. One can be seen very faintly in the centre of this pic.

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Richiki's Valentines Day

2008-03-01T15:13:00.004+01:00

Richard & Ricki

spent

**
VALENTINES DAY

**
at Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo is in Tanzania on the Indian Ocean, just opposite Zanzibar.
It is 70 kms from Dar es Salaam.

The Cross at Msalabani

The history of the Catholic Church on the East African mainland began here in 1868. The Cross was erected in 1993 to commemorate the arrival of the Catholic faith from Zanzibar.

On the Cross is written

" Mungu aneemeeshe Afrika"

God bless Africa

The words that begin the Tanzanian National Anthem

4ever in Indonesia -

2008-02-22T13:25:00.008+01:00

The sights smells & tastes of Indonesia !!!

So today was my 1st day at work in Sarabaya - Indonesia ... but after a day's work in a foreign country the 1st thing I usually do is kick off the high heels and hang up the business suit and change into walking shoes and casual clothes.

I am then ready to walk and see as many sights as possible !!!

Today I decided to capture the pictures of the local food vendors & the chaps who have tricycles to transport people around the city. Many I found dozing in their buggies with seemingly no worries in the world.

They are quite clearly not very well off and infact many of the people here seem to live in poverty.

As I sit here typing in my hotel room ... I hear a pianist playing beautiful light classics down in the foyer .... what inequality it seems that I sit in such luxury and many have so little!!!

It must be said that never a day goes by that I do not thank the Lord that I am so blessed !!

So for dessert today ... I was served the most exotic fruits. Below is a picture. It looks like a pommagranite ... but once opened ... the fruit inside looks like a clove of garlic but it has the texture of a leechie. The taste is wonderfully sweet with a slight tart taste to it.

DEVINE !!!

It is called a ... Mangoesteen.

I quickly popped down to take a pic of the pianist in the hotel foyer .... the sound of her pretty notes tinkle so supurbly in the background.

I am on the 5th floor of my hotel and my room looks down onto a centre quad which has a coffee bar on the groud floor

So this is one of HUNDREDS of these little kiosks alongside the streets.

This fellow was transporting goods as opposed to passangers on his bike & buggy

This chappie was dozing away with no prolems in the world it seemed !!!!

Another cyclist sleeping ... and this was at 5pm !!!

A food vendor cooking alongside the road. The smells walking down the street are so varied and very differant !!!!

As I said there are hundeds of these food vendors alongsidethe streets.

In the Chat Room with the Funkmaster -

2008-02-15T08:22:00.007+01:00

Monday Night’s funky chat with the Funkmaster Himself !!

This is an edited transcript of last nights chat in Richard’s Chat Room. The whole chat would take up page upon page … so only the meatier answers that Richard answered have been added ... as opposed to all the friendly greetings he gave to everybody who popped in on Monday night.

My apologies to those great peeps who were in the chat room during the evening, and who’s names have not been mentioned here. Richard certainly appreciated every person who took the time to chat with him!!The vibe was funky & friendly like usual … and I think quite a few pertinent questions were asked and answered.

ENJOY

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[dolphin] Hi bev move over I want to sit on da couch.
[bev] Hi dolphi ..... yeah ... let's get ready for when Richi arrives !!
User Richard has entered this room.
[bev] the man
[dingiling] R2D2 and you know this dawg, my seat is all warmed up waiting for the dawg
[Richard] Hi everybody, Funkmaster is in the house!
[dolphin] Hello Richard.
[R2D2] and here he comes
[Richard] Hi Dolphin, good to see you here
[dingiling] now how do we know this is the real richboy?
[R2D2] why you caught in traffic jam, @Richard
[fatimah] richi d guy
[bev] greetings oh beautiful one !!!
[dolphin] Sit next to Dolphin Ricard
[Critics] r2d2 I think you should go ahead and ask him maan me i might sound rude
[R2D2] ok
[Richard] Hi bev, welcome!
[fatimah] richi fatimah is her
[Richard] Dolphin, I don't drink savannah but I have my Kili
[Richard] Hi Fatimah, R2D2 and all!
[dingiling] Will the real Richard, please stand up, please stand up
[dolphin] Richard Ok, kili for me too then. Pass
[fatimah] oh my gosh welcome
[Richard] dingiling, how can i prove it to you?
[R2D2] hi richard, I waited for you on sunday with Dolphin but u didnt show ur face
[Richard] R2D2, sorry but my internet was too bad and kept cutting out so i didn't think it was a good idea.
[dolphin] R2D2 But Richard, we had a lovely talk
[dolphin] bev Damn this thing is fast
[bev] yeah gotta be supaquick cool funky peeps here dolphi
[dingiling] Yo Richard you got alot of people pissed of at you at the forum, they think you kinda cocky with it, is it true?
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[Richard] dingiling, people get pissed at me no matter what I do or say I have noticed
[dingiling] Rich, yah i feel you on that, you just gotta do you. But also take notice you are in public eyes so whatever you say or do is under a hot radar
[Richard] for shizzle, snoop is here
[Critics] Richard man i have a lot to ask man..R2D2 told me to be easy on you but i think i shoud pass it to him to ask cause i might sound so rude
[Richard] critics, it doesn't have to be rude you can still ask the stuff without being mean. I myself am learning alot about communication
[bev] good on you Richard ... we are not all perfect my friend !!!
[R2D2] take it easy, Dawg @Richi
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[BushBaby] hiii all
[BushBaby] hu rich
[Richard] Hi Bushbaby!!!
[bev] hello bushbaby good to see u here !!!
[Richard] Paris you are quiet, Tara too, whats up?
[BushBaby] how you doiing rich
[paris] hello richard
[Richard] BB, well thanks.
[R2D2] Richard, what Critics wants to find out in a polite way, is this: Why did you leave out Linda in your acknowledgement and removed some of the photos with you from your site, yet she fighted for all the time in the forum when people hailed insults at her?
[dolphin] Richard Paris can only say you are hot
[Richard] Hi Paris
[Critics] Ok Ruchard this is my question right...i ned to know what is going on betwen youa nd your sister because last time i checked you acknoldge her on your website then last week you took her out of your site..is there anything we as your funs should know?
[Richard] critics, that is between family.
[bev] I respect that answer Richard
[dingiling] Rich thats all you need to say, family business is not public business. Enough said, dawg
[dolphin] Richard Louis is hot
[Richard] Dolph, and single!
[dolphin] Richard Damn
[Richard] Ok guys, topic of the day: I am going to be playing the role of a playa in a Nollywood movie. What is your take on this?
[BushBaby] lucky you
[bev] R2D2 if u log out u lose out ... if you out 2 supper u lose out ... so best u stick around for the fun
[R2D2] LOL, bev, by i might stick here till midnight coz of the juiciness of the chat and forget abt eating
[bev] YEAH .... with Richi about u don't want 2 lose out R2D2
[dingiling] Yo nollywood is pretty good scene, they are doing their thing all over africa. that will be a good look for you but don't get ahead of yourself cause there's alot of good actors there
[dolphin] Richard Playa - like in a big role? Romantic or what type Richard
[Richard] Romantic, sleeps with all sisters in the family, sex scenes.
[BushBaby] hahahaaa rich
[fyeena] dolphin ohhhhhhhhh so his startin movies,richard good luck sha
[Richard] but I told the director to reduce the sex!
[fatimah] oh my gosh richard:}
[dolphin] Richard You are funny
[R2D2] Richard: A personal question, how does Ricki feel with that role of a playa?
[dingiling] , R2D2 I can answer that one for Richboy here, Ricki is confidence in her marriage, she's not intimidated with all the pretty hot and tempting women in nollywood, right richard?lol
[Richard] R2D2, she's cool with it, only hoping that the young fan base can enjoy the movie too, but its just a movie
[dingiling] I hear you going to be playing a playa role? Or you just going to be
playing yourself?
[Richard] Dingiling, I am quite serious in life you know, its a little known fact:}
[dolphin] Richard That true. I saw it in the house. You know what you want in life
[Richard] Thanks Dolphin, I'm glad you saw that
[R2D2] Richard: when are u meant to start? Its a hard task tho.....
[Richard] R2D2, last week of feb, maybe as soon as next weekend
[R2D2] ok then what I can tell you is congrats and all the best @Richard
[dolphin] Richard Please I want to hear about your movie?
[Richard] Dolphi, the movie is directed by Moses Inwang, co-stars I will leave you in suspense
[dolphin] Richard Dolphi wants to be in da movie
[Richard] Dolphin, I will give you a cameo if we have an ocean scene we will show you jumping out of the water
[dingiling] Richard hey is Genevieve going to be in the cast of any of your films?
[Richard] Dingiling, weeeeellll, i wanted to keep it a suprise but.....just wait and see
[dingiling] Richard, dawg you are destroying right about now. Damn she is, she is..........thats all I have to say but if she in then sorry to curse at you dawg but you are a lucky bastard even if you are just "acting"
[Richard] Lindy, dingiling is talking about Genevieve
[dolphin] Richard When are the shooting of the movie begin
[Richard] Dolphin, the director is telling me this coming weekend or next week
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[Richard] Hi Pussycat and pambaboy, welcome
[dingiling] dawg you know I had to ask but so you mean to tell me that you were playing a role in the bba house too?
[Richard] dingiling, we have been over this before guys, you all watched the show and it was not role playing
[dingiling] Yo I read somewhere that you said you were playing a role in the house thats why I asked dawg, no pun intended
[Richard] dingiling, I never said that although others tried to accuse me, I said "We all had a role to play" meaning we were each individuals with our own qualities to bring to the house, not role as in acting, sorry if anyone didn't catch that
[dingiling] Richard, thanks for the clarification
[Lindy] dingiling I think he has always been honest and just himself
[pambaboy] hey richard what did u mean by "messed up manufactured reality"
[Richard] Pambaboy, are you sure you watched BBA, would say the house is normal life?
[pambaboy] I dedicated more that 15 hrs everyday, i even could not do exams due to poor attendance
Richard] Pambaboy, sorry about that man!
[pambaboy] i understand it wasnt, but u had a choice bro. whats pissin ppl off especially ur fans is the fact that u r not taking responsibilities for ur actions blaming on the environment
[Richard] pamba, I have taken total responsibility for my actions, how else do you think my wife would have forgivin me? but others have no right to judge housemates, until you are there, you really have no idea. Sometimes you feel like you really dont have control
[R2D2] Richard another quick and simple question: About Tatiana calling you names on Oboma, were you told or you read it yourself?
[Richard] R2D2, no comment, if I talk about her I will get in shit no matter what I say!!!!!
[R2D2] brilliant boy @Richard
[Lindy] R2D2 Richard Love your comment re- Tati!
[dingiling] Whether Richard you were told that tatiana called you names or not, it still doesn't make it right for you to ignore her like that in naija, you my dawg but that happenings i heard about naija was f up.
[Richard] dingiling, dont always believe what you hear and also, it has come to a point where I decide what is right for me rather than satisfying people, no matter what I do some will be dissapointed. I have my reasons for not seeing her and they are mine alone
[dingiling] Tati held you down in the house whether you will acknowledge that or not. But you still my dawg
[dingiling] Richard, I feel you on that one. You please yourself and yourself only
[Richard] dingiling, thanks
[pambaboy] But dawg when u were in the house you had no problem confronting people, why not confront her and handle things maturely and make peace with her.
[Richard] Pambaboy, I have handled things my way in private, her and I have dealt with things, and if its not mature I don't know what is, people are upset because they dont know all that has happened behind closed doors.
[dingiling] Richard dont mind anybody, we all know that Tatiana is a strong beautiful
classy lady and has moved on with her life and so have you and thats the end of the case, case close
[Richard] Dingiling, exactly!
[Pussycat] Dingling i think its too much of tatiana this tatiana that..people need to move on sometimes you know....
[dingiling] Pussycat, I agree with, we all liked them both in the house, it didn't work out, big deal. Everybody has moved on, don't know why people are still making stories up for them to hate each other
[Richard] Pussycat, actually I think all of the other housemates deserve more fame, we don't hear about some anymore.
[bev] there should always just be this good vibe .... we should make it our mission to be positive !!!!
[Richard] dingiling, it's true, the richie vs tati fans have the hate for each other when all both of us want is for things to be cool. they are making things worse.
make love not war people!
[Pussycat] Richard true that but evryon has fame ont heir own way!...you need to create your own fame but if them other house mate don't make it happen then it's up to them..fame don't come easily if you don't work your ass off...period
[dingiling] Speaking of the other housemates, Richard have you heard anything about the others lately or spoken to any of them?
[Richard] Pussycat, its true it is all about hard work, I don't mean to make enemies along the way but if I had to please everyone I would be burnt out
[R2D2] LOL, i like that Richard...Make love and not war
[Pussycat] Dingling..yeah i know people like rich and Ttai ont he show but at the end of the end you got do what you got do...
[dolphin] Richard We are also happy with you
[dingiling] I got to get you for this one Richard, make love not war??lol lol, dawg you are a trip. What about, I will take a bullet for you. And my all time favourite, I miss you like the desert misses the rain,lol
[Richard] dingiling, I would take a bullet for you any time lol
[Pussycat] Richard..i know tis hard to please everyone but i will tell you what..your hard work that is what will pelase people..and don't ever try to make enemies my brother that will eat you alive...i have learned a lot when it comes to business and fame..
[Richard] Thanks Pussycat, I will work hard no doubt
[Lindy] Richard how is rikki doing? Send her some love too
[Richard] Lindi, Ricki is fine, having a glass of wine and watching a movie
[Lindy] Richard Ohh sweet !!!!
[dingiling] So Richard is Ricki back at work? Or y'all are still living it up on the 100k
[Richard] dingiling, she is doing consulting work, going into work to talk to them this week
[dingiling] He called Oboma folks rude and crude this morning, so they are venting out on him. Richard, yo i'd advise you not to go to oboma for a while, they will literally destroy you dawg:} lol, they are relentless
[Richard] Dingiling, no i didn't but there are some rude people on there and I asked them not to come here, I agree with you though, they are relentless
[bev] excellent Richi !!!!
[dingiling] But Richard you know what, sometimes you gotta laugh at the people on Obomo, their cruelty is all love. They just want the best for you and they think they know they best for you but you can also blame them for thinking that
[Richard] Dingiling, cruelty and love do NOT go hand in hand, ever, like if a man hits a woman he says its becuase he loves her but its not true
[dolphin] Richard well said. and Crude and Nasty. It is not love.
[BushBaby] Richard very well said
[Richard] dingiling, I am always torn between freedom of speech and damn plain mean useless comments
[dingiling] Richard, true that, you make a good point but hey thats how I see it because take Chipmunk for instance she claims to be the biggest fan but always flip flopping and she throws the lowest jabs at your wife. Yo that person behind the name is crazy
[bev] freedom of speach is great ... just keep it civil I feel
[dingiling] Richard dawg, can you handle it, I mean can you handle everything that has been thrown at you lately and the more to come?
[Richard] dingling, after what I have been through, criticism is no big deal!:}
[bev] richard is there anything you would like us to know specifically
[Richard] bev, no nothing special:} just a big hi, I am grateful for support from all fans
[bev] I am sure you are grateful Richard .... ur a great guy for certain !!! just down right down to earth and genuine!!!
[Richard] Thanks bev
[popcorn] hi richard how you
[Richard] Hi popcorn
[popcorn] richard i love you but you disapoint me all the time
[Richard] Popcorn my dear, why do i dissapoint you?
[popcorn] richard when will you be in cape town
[Richard] Popcorn, Ive got a few people doing some research for me on places to do
[popcorn] i want to speak to you when you here
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[Richard] sa girl sexy you have a lot ot say on the blog, so whats up girl?
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[R2D2] are you in contact with Maureen and Jeff? @Richard, they are so quiet!!!!
[Richard] R2D2, I have not heard from them in a while
[pambaboy] Richard have u guys heard the song u recorded in the house (Stand Up Africa Stand Up)
[Richard] pambaboy, no I have not heard the song. do you know how I can hear it
[pambaboy] Richard what about the rest of "Africa Tour" when will it happen
[Richard] Pambaboy, tours depend on invites, sponsorship and the likes, waiting for invites...
[Richard] Hi Lindy
Lindy] Richard hey sweety!
[Lindy] Richard Hi Richard! Why don't you spent more time @ Oboma? The people really need some answers there:)
[Richard] Lindy, this is so much more fun than the forum and cleaner and more peaceful
[Lindy] We know you can never satisfy all - but this chat is jyst going too fastRichard
[Richard] Lindy, tell me about it I cant keep up
[bev] this chat room is FAB ... I agree much better than the forum Richard thanks so much !!!
[Richard] Glad you like it bev
[bev] well it is a means to sort out any problems some people have ... we just want PEACE !!!
[R2D2] Will you perharps participate in the Tusker project Fame along with Gaetano in Nairobi? @Richard
[Richard] R2D2, Ive heard nothing about that
[R2D2] ok, I thought that maybe they offered you something @Richard
[Pussycat] richard if your bambard with maswali holla at me..dada ako nipo tayari
[Richard] Pussycat, thanks Tina my sis!
[Pussycat] Your welcome!..lil bro u know sister got your back right!...
Richard] sorry to guys who started private chats with me, but I can barely keep up as it is, lets chat more on facebook
Lindy] Richard aww cool so is your facebook name the same?
[Richard] Lindy, yes it is
[dolphin] bev Will you get us some more info on the facebook at a later stage pplse
[Lindy] Richard Cool i will definately have another look at facebook - let me see if i can find a nice profile photo first
[zola] how does your wife feel about your gazunga all over the net hhhhhhhaaaaa
[Richard] Zola, what you saw in the house was only for three months now imagine 3 years!!!
[Richard] Zola, she knows she can be proud of her man's gazunga lol
[zola] see guys richard doesnt mind answering so dont give him a bad name he can speak for himself
[dolphin] zola sharp sharp
[zola] so what is the latest loving phrase you have said to her teach me man Iwant to learn
[Richard] Zola, you gotta have your own style!
[zola] WHAT DO YOU REGRET MOSTLY IN THE HOUSE
[Richard] zola, are you a reporter:} thats a tough one
[zola] I AM NOT, I AM JUST CURIOS ABOUT THE BIGBROTHER HOUSE I WACHED RELIGIOUSLY ALMOST 24 HRS A DAY.
[Richard] Zola, the answer is of course not being as strong/faithful as I thought I was
[zola] YEAH DAWG I SAW YOUR PROFILE BEFORE YOU ENTER THE HOUSE YOU WANTED TO WIN WITHOUT LOOSING YOUR DIGNITY
[Richard] Zola, yes I did want to win without losing my dignity. thankfully fans saw I am only human
[Lindy] Richard he is himself again
[Richard] Lindy, I was never not myself!
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[Richard] robza, the blog master of the universe, hey
[robza171] hey everyone...... so what did i miss?! :-)
[Richard] robza, I am copying and pasting this chat so it cant be horribly paraphrased by mich again
[robza171] how u doing rich?! glad that i finally made it this time round....
[Richard] robza, glad you could make it too man
[dolphin] robza171 Richard is making a movie then it was general talk mainly. Going well fast
[robza171] anyone watching the grammies tonight?! Code and Bertha were performing - Ruva Rangu....
[Lindy] robza171 OH GIVE US THE DETAILS - PLEASE
[dolphin] robza171 robza171 No !!!!
[robza171] er.... just pulling your legs..... . oh yeah - when does the Moments with Mo show air cos I wanna record it for everyone and put it up on my blog....?
[robza171] oh yeah, Meryl answered a couple of the questions some of u at the blog sent in - which I'll post 2morrow - seems she and bertha aren't exactly on speaking terms... mmm...
[robza171] why is bev quiet?!?!?!
[robza171] she is 4ever isn't she?!
[Lindy] robza171 YES
[Richard] Yeah bev, where are you???
[bev] takin it all in my friend
[BushBaby] they gonna nail us again bev
[robza171] ok, cool, hey there! good to see u with us...
[carmen] taking it all in so she can post in the oboma forum
[robza171] Richard, do u have any plans on moving to South Africa?
[Richard] robza, moving? not as of yet, tz has a lot to offer, but i think schools in sa are better so if I ever go back to school....
[carmen] Richard not "if", when i. u need d education man
[Richard] carmen, agreed. I will make a bit of cash from promotions and stuff first though.
[Lindy] robza171 GOOD QUESTION!!
[robza171] yeah - I think by moving to SA your career would skyrocket.... so many doors would open for you.... but i understand where ur coming from
[Hater] ROBZA, WHAT DID YOU SAY MAN, YOU BETTER KEEP QUIET THERE. AGO GIVE YOU A SHORT ONE, YOU HEAR
[robza171] Did i stutter Hater.... open ur ears.
[carmen] hater u hating, why? the name has anything to do with the personality?
[robza171] ok, guys - goodnight - off to watch the grammies
[Richard] robza, I would like to be able to get a few deals there and go back and forth but for now I don't know what will happen
[dingiling] Hey Richard, I'm out dawg. Thanks for the chat. Stay true to yourself and don't let anybody change you. Peace
[Richard] Thanks for coming Robza
[Richard] thanks Dingiling, thanks for that.
[robza171] Was great being here - see u next when u online....
[Richard] rob, next week i think
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[zola] TRUE CARMEN RICHARD YOU NEED THE EDUCATION DONT EVER CHANGE YOUR MIND ON THAT DAWG
[Leyonce] @RICHARD,I LIKE THE SITE,IT LOOKS GREAT!!!
[Richard] thanks Leyonce! I wanna do more on the blog side but I can't get the time
[Leyonce] @RICHARD,BY THE WAY AM A WEBDESIGNER BY PROFFESION
[Richard] Cool Leyonce
[zola] IF GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE CAN YOU ENTER BIG BROTHER AGAIN?
[Richard] Zola, I dont know
[zola] NOW YOU KNOW THAT ITS TOUGH
Richard] zola, I knew that a long time back!
[zola] BUT NOW YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE

IT MUST BE NOTED THAT A PERSON BY THE NAME of HATER CAME IN AND WAS MAKING RUDE REMARKS ABOUT THE MOMENTS WITH MO SHOW .... AS IF HE/SHE HAD BEEN THERE ...

NEEDLESS TO SAY I LEFT THAT RUBBISH OUT AS IT WAS DEFINATELY NOT THE TRUTH

[Richard] Hater, you have the right to your opinion, let others watch the show and then they can also comment. not sure when it is airing yet
[Hater] YOU CAN PLAY THE I HAVE THE RIGHT B.S. WITH THE PEOPLE WHO CARES BUT BULL, WHEN ASKED A QUESTION ANSWER IT.
[Richard] Hater, no I will not give away my whole life to everyone, some of it is private and you should respect that please
[Hater] HEY RICHARD, PRIVATE LIFE MY ARSE, YOUR PRIVATES ARE ON NATIONAL GEORGRAPHIC AND YOU ARE HERE TALKING ABOUT PRIVATE LIFE. WHAT DIGNITY?
[Richard] Hater, the game is over dude
[Hater] CRAZY IS WHAT CRAZY DOES. I AM CRAZY
[Richard] Hater, I know you just want to be loved, missed out on some love in your childhood didn't you, it explains the bitterness
[Hater] RICHARD YOU DAMN RIGHT. I NEED SOME LOVE BUT I LIKE ME THE WAY I AM [myself] Me too, just had an antiHater vaccine administered. It works wonders
[badgirl] hi richard,im burning to know if you still have contact with tatiana
[Richard] Hi badgirl, not lately
[badgirl] Richard,is your marriage doing well,hope so
[Richard] badgirl, yes thanks, three months is a good time to heal
[badgirl] richard im just glad you won bba2,ive spend all my airtime voting for you and at the end it was worth it,no matter what people say you were real man.
[Richard] thanks badgirl
[myself] Hi Rich, you were at somepoint close/friendly towards Maureen, are you keepin' intouch.? I think she really liked you as a friend, a bit clingly/needy at times but was a friendly girl.
[Richard] myself, yes we have talked on the phone a few times, mostly about me coming to UG which I would love, it will happen in time
[Leyonce] @RICHARD I YOU HAPEN TO TALK TO MAUREEN,PASS MY REGARDS TO HER.TELL HER I WILL BE VISITING HER WHEN THINGS NORMALISE HERE
[Richard] Leyonce, will do that
[zola] WHO WAS YOUR FAVOURITE HOUSE MATE EXCEPT FOR TATI
[Richard] zola, I liked code
[zola] PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY
[Richard] Zola, guzzle buddies, fun to chill out with
[BushBaby] Richard hows code doiing
[Richard] bushbaby, he's cool, baby due in march!
[BushBaby] Richard juna still in malawi?
[Richard] BB, yes I think but not sure
[myself] But that Code guy is a dodgy character, gossiped a lot about housemates. He has a great voice for radio though & well spoken
[Richard] Myself, we all did stuff we wouldnt normally do in that house
[zola] YEAH GUZZLE,NOSH AND YOU ALWAYS ADMIRED HIS WAY OF PLAYING WITH WORDS DONT YOU?
[Richard] Zola, each housemate has special qualities though just because I said code doesn't mean I disliked anyone there
[zola] NO RICHARD I dont mean you disliked some just thinking back when you said that
[Richard] Ok Zola, I know, just saying it in case others try to make it look that way as they like to do sometimes
[myself] What is you brother Eddie doing?
[Richard] myself, training for boxing
[badgirl] richard,im off thanks for the answers i was burning to hear,chat again,sweet dreams
[Richard] cool badgirl
[carmen] Ok im outta here, richard take good care! Mwah!!
[Richard] goodnight carmen
[deneal] Hey BB, it's pumping here huh! Hey Richard how you doin?
[Richard] Hi deneal, welcome, I'm cool, trying to type fast
[deneal] Your chat room is manic yo ... so what you been up to since we last chatted?
[Richard] deneal, in meetings all day mostly, got a business licence, I am Richard
Bezuidenhout Co.!
[deneal] How is Ricki doin ... give her a big hug from me,
[Richard] Hi deneal, she's cool
[Richard] I don't mind the facebook messages one bit, you are all welcome
[lolo] i asked whethr you saw ofuneka when you went to lagos
[Richard] lolo, yes I did, she's doing very well
[Leyonce] LETS TALK ABOUT SPORTS
[Leyonce] WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SPORTS???
[Richard] Leyonce, I like playing pool is that a sport?
[myself] Hey Richard by the way I like Linda, the lady has style and class...pass my regards. What went down to her Hi5?
[Richard] myself, she is a lovely lady
[zola] THANK YOU FOR ANSWERS I AM LOGGING OF
[Richard] zola, I'm glad you came tonight!
[zola] enjoyed chatting with you although you thought I was a journalist
[Richard] Zola, its cuz your questions were so well thought out. find me on facebook and maybe you'll get more out of me!
[zola] SEE YOU ON FACE BOOK THEN
[zola] GOODNIGHT
[Richard] Guys, I see the chat is winding down, let's chat again next week and I will try to come up with some interesting topics before that, Hope you will too.
[Lindy] Richard OH DEAR! THANKS FOR THE CHAT - LOVE
[Hater] SURE THING RICHARD, I WILL BE HERE
[myself] Gudnyte & sleeptyte ya'll
[deneal] For shizzle ... have a good week x
[Richard] Guys my internet just cut out its a sign I should get going. Love to you all and see you next week
[BushBaby] Richard byeee richi....
[Lindy] BushBaby YEAH BABY!
[BushBaby] thx for chatting
[Hater] HAHAHA SUCKAS THERE GOES YOUR RICHARD. LEAVING YOU HANGING LIKE A DIRTY LAUNDRY
[bev] actually not dear ... he has class !!!!
[hushpuppysa] Richard when you off to Nigeria to movie world
[Richard] HP, next weekend or closer to the end of feb.
[Richard] BB, thank YOU
[Richard] bev, email me before you leave
[Richard] Hater, love you too.
[bev] I will Richard ... am half way there already ...XX
[Richard] Thanks all for the nice evening.
[hushpuppysa] Good luck and let us know how u r doing pls...also when Moments w Mo will be screened
[Lindy] GOOD NIGHT EVERYBODY! IT WAS FUN!
[BushBaby] Richard love you too
[Richard] I will email moments tomorrow to find out about airing time
[Richard] Byeeeeeeee
[hushpuppysa] thanks doll...nightey nite
[bev] Richard thanks for coming to chat ... you are great to have dealt so civilly with all ...XX
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[hushpuppysa] goodnight folks
[bev] Well guys … what has been great to see is that Richard has wonderful manners and was very accomodating with his answers .... just love him !!!!
[R2D2] bye guys...
[R2D2] have a good night
[BushBaby] Hater yes...byee
[R2D2] Hater stop hating and have a good night
[bev] Yeah sleep tight guys ... it was good seeing Richi mix so well with all ... until a next time ... goodnight XXXX
[BushBaby] bev nite nite bev

Inspirational Quotes -

2008-02-09T07:27:00.001+01:00

"Happy are those who dream dreams

and are ready to pay the price to make them come true."

Leon J. Suenes

******

"Don't go through life, GROW through life."

Eric Butterworth

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

Robert F. Kennedy

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil,

but because of those who look on and do nothing."

Albert Einstein

"The more we give of anything, the more we shall get back."

Grace Speare

"Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.

You don't have to have a college degree to serve.

You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.

You only need a heart full of grace.

A soul generated by love."

Dr Martin Luther King

"Choose a job you love,

and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Confucius

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."

Japanese proverb

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS !!!

Richiki on cover of - "bang Magazine" -

2008-02-05T05:15:00.000+01:00

Richiki looking Stunning !!!

Here is the link to bang Magazine

http://www.bangtz.com/

This copy of the magazine with Richiki on is availale now

Tanzania, Kenya & Uganda

-O-

"DARE to be DIFFERANT"

"You were born an original.

Don't die a Copy."

Richard - S.O.S. Children’s Villages Goodwill Ambassador.

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Richard's visit to S.O.S. Children’s Village

Dar es Salaam

**
On February 2nd 2008

Taking a tour around the S.O.S. Children’s Village

Richard meeting the Regional Liaison, Willy Nkurayija who was visiting from Nairobi

Richard helping a little sweetie with her chicken and chips from Steers

Richard visited S.O.S. Children Village located near Ubungo in

Dar es Salaam.

It is a safe haven for over 60 children who have been orphaned or abandoned.

Richard's main intention of visiting the village was to take lunch and balloons for the children and then spend the day with them

He however was given the following prestigious position of the

S.O.S Children's Village

CONGRATULATIONS RICHARD

for

being invited to be the S.O.S. Children’s Village's

Goodwill Ambassador

Please click on Richard's website below to read his full review of the day

& see the most

BEAUTIFUL PICTURES

Richard with the children

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/community_works.html

PRECIOUS

Richard's 1st Chat Room talk !!!!

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FABULOUSLY FUNKY !!!!

-O-

That is how it felt tonight when Richard chatted for the 1st time to all his fans who logged on at his

CHAT ROOM

on his new website !!!!

Fans got to chat freely with him & the mood was

funky & friendly

just like Richard likes to keep things.

He said that he would let us know when he will be there again but that

Sunday Night

could be a good time to get together

Richard visited an Orphanage the whole day Saturday 2 February 2008

Look forward to a review that will be out shortly on Richard's website about this event

TAKE IT EASY DAWGS

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

Some peeps are having trouble logging into Richard's website

Just click on ABOUT ME and then click on it AGAIN

It should load with no problems at all

ENJOY !!!!!

Launch of Richard's Website -

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The Launch of Richard's Official Website took place at the

Holiday Inn

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

The Honorable Ezekiel Maige, the Member of Parliament

for

Msalala Constituency

Opened the Occasion

Richard & Ricki with Mr Issa Michuzi above who has a famous website in Tanzania

Richard & Ricki with the press & The Honorable Ezekiel Maige

Richard with Party Guests

Richard giving a presentation about the website

Richard & Ricki with ... The Honorable Ezekiel Maige
Member of Parliament
for
Msalala Constituency

Richard & Ricki with his web design team from Web Technologies

For a review of this special occasion visit

Richard's Website

**

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/fm/events.html

Richard's Official Website -

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Richard's very FUNKY new Website

has just been

Officially Opened

Here he thanks his thousands of fans across Africa and Afar

for their

Love & Support

for choosing him as the

Winner

BB Africa 2

Do visit his fabulous website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

ENJOY !!!!

QUOTE -

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Richard continue striving for Success

Success

"To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people

and affection of children;

To earn the appreciation

of honest critics and endure

the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty;

To find the best in others;

To leave the world a bit better,

whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,

or a redeemed social condition;

To know even one life has breathed easier

because you lived.

This is to have succeeded."

**

Ralph Waldo Emerson

2008-02-01T20:56:00.000+01:00

These are Richard’s cards with his photograph on that he signs for his fans.

Here is my Special Memory of Richard

BB Africa 2

Richard & Ricki are one incredible force to be reckoned with

Their strength of character is remarkable

I have so much respect for both of them !!!

May God continue to bless both Richard & Ricki in their future together.

LOVE & PEACE

QUOTE -

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WISDOM

The man of wisdom is never of two minds;

the man of benevolence never worries;

the man of courage is never afraid.

Confucius

**
A loving heart is the truest wisdom.

Charles Dickens

**
The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.

William James

**
What gems of painting or statuary are in the world of art,

or what flowers are in the world of nature,

are gems of thought to the cultivated and the thinking.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

**

Richard loved Nigeria -

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Richard's sentiments of his trip to

Lagos- Nigeria

"I would go back to Nigeria any time without hesitation.

I will never forget the hospitality Nigerians showed me."

"THANKS"

People were taking so many pictures and making so much noise at Lagos Airport ... that the men watching football in the bar were getting annoyed!!!

As Richard would say

"Take it Easy Dawgs"

Richiki leave Lagos for home -

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Richiki depart Lagos for Dar es Salaam

While waiting for the plane to go back home, the owner of a cafe at the airport

(the woman in white)

treated Richard and Ricki to a meal and a bottle of wine.

Then all the workers insisted on him getting behind the bar to take a picture.

Richard invited to Nollywood -

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EXCITING BREAKING NEWS !!!!!

After Richard & Ricki’s interview on “Moments with Mo”

Monday 21st January 2008

Tuesday & Wednesday was spent with an interview for Genevieve magazine,

signing of autographs for fans and most important

Richard also got a fabulous deal for

two Nollywood movies

He will be returning to Nigeria in February!!!

Here Richard already looks like a Hollywood/Nollywood film star.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!

Thanks to Richard for the fabulous picture

Richi's Official Website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

KINDA NICE !!!!

Richard with Mo -

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Richard & Mo Abudu

Lagos - Nigeria

Mo interviewed both Richard & Ricki on her talk-show

"Moments with Mo"

**
"This above all:

to thine own self be true,

And it must follow,

as the night the day,

Thou canst not then

be false to any man."

William Shakespeare

Thanks to Richard for this fabulous picture

WEBSITE

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

Richard meets "Mr. Nigeria" -

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Richard got a chance to meet Mr. Nigeria at

Reeds Thai Restaurant

in Lagos

He was there Sunday night 20th January 2007 ... with his wife Ricki,

Mo Abudu and other people working for the

Moments with Mo Show

They stayed until around midnight and Richard & Ricki had a really good time !!

2008-02-01T17:30:00.000+01:00

Richard looked great and he was dressed really well but the paint was still in his hair.

He posed for pictures with several fans

Richi with 2Face's mother -

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Richard met 2Face's mom at the - Moments with Mo Studio after he did his taping on Monday. The studio is in City Mall and he also got some take away from Barcelos. He watched football with fans and cheered for the

Nigerian Team

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Smiles all around whilst fans wish to greet Richard in Lagos

Richiki arrive in Lagos - Nigeria

2008-02-01T17:15:00.000+01:00

RICHIKI ARRIVE IN NIGERIA

for the

“Moments with Mo Show”

once again

Richard has the fans clamouring for photos with him !!!

"On Sunday 20th January 2007 - when Richard arrived in Lagos he made an appearance at the Palms Shopping Centre where he was bombarded by fans. He was really his funny and friendly self and it could be seen that he was so happy to see everyone. Ricki was also very patient with all the fans and was full of smiles. A lot of people wanted pictures with her too and she seemed shy but still agreed. He went to check out the movie theatre and he looked at music systems."

QUOTE -

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"Foreign countries
will make you
gentler, more human, more reconciled
to the world."

From the letters of
**
Ludwig van Beethoven

LOVE & PEACE

2008-02-01T16:55:00.000+01:00

Richard & Ricki looked super as they said their good-byes to SA before boarding their plane to

Lagos - Nigeria

Fans were pleased to meet Ricki for the 1st time

I felt so fortunate to have spent precious time with Richard & Ricki in the short time that they were in

South Africa

It may only have been fleeting due to their very short stay on this occasion … but I felt privileged & no doubt it was very special indeed. I got to speak to Ricki … and she is just such a dear gentle intelligent person.

Just like I imagined she would be .... !!!

They have a wonderful future ahead of them. As they mentioned ... they’ve been through so much … but they have come out stronger due to this.

I am sure in due time they will personally let you know via Richard’s website about a very special surprise that Richard has for Ricki. I know a little of what it entails … & I am ecstatic to say the least!!!

MUCH RESPECT !!!

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A FUN COVER

"Take control of your destiny.

Believe in yourself.

Ignore those who try to discourage you.

Avoid negative sources, people, places, things and habits.

Don’t give up and don’t give in.”

LOVE & PEACE to RICHARD & AFRICA

2008-02-01T16:45:00.000+01:00

Even in the queue waiting to get on the plane to Lagos, Nigerian fans were going crazy to see Richard & have pics taken

He seems to be so easily recognised by all … it must be

that STUNNING smile !!

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Old & young …. They all requested photos

At one stage people could not pass due to the crowd

CRAZY !!!!

OR Tambo Airport -

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There was such a clamour for photographs

I had to smile when I overheard one passenger say that he had never seen so many photos taken of just one person

Well naturally !!!

**
It’s the enigmatic Richard Bezuidenhout

Winner of BB Africa 2 !!!

2008-02-01T16:36:00.000+01:00

Once again Richard was causing a

SENSATION

at the airport as people recognised him & obviously they wanted their picture taken with him !

Many of these fans were from Nigeria … & they were so excited to see & chat to him.

Richiki Depart from SA for Nigeria -

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OR Tambo Airport - Johannesburg

20-01-2007

Sadly Richard had to leave South Africa again from OR Tambo Airport ... this time en route to Nigeria for an appearance with Ricki on a show called

"Moments with Mo"

Runners-up of BB Africa 2

Ofunneka & Tatiana was also to appear on the show

"Please come back to SA soon !!!!!"

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Richard signing autographs at Montecasino

He was continualy swamped with requests for pics and autographs !!!

While sitting having our post theatre drinks, Richard was causing quite a stir as usual ... when fans recognised him and he had to sign autographs and pose for so many pics & as a result we only arrived back at the hotel well after midnight !!

Richiki had been up from 3am the morning to catch their flight from

Dar es Salaam - Tanzania

Johannsburg - South Africa

had had such a busy day.

No doubt they were exhausted from their very long & eventful day !!!

As they mentioned to us ... they will have to come back soon … as there are still so many places they would like to visit in Johannesburg & elsewhere in

South Africa.

"It was such a quick stop in SA Richard … Next time though ... you will definitely have to come back for a longer stay so that many more of your fans can see you again !!!"

**
LIVE & LET LIVE

2008-02-01T16:10:00.000+01:00

Richard still at Montecasino with fans

After seeing the performance of

THE LION KING

2008-02-01T16:07:00.000+01:00

Richard & Ricki in front of Radio Jacaranda

Montecasino - Johannesburg

It seems everywhere we went Richard was recognised

& greeted

with such warmth & excitement !!!!

2008-02-01T16:03:00.000+01:00

On our way to have post theatre drinks …

Richard posing next to a cute little Italian Fiat.

The theme and décor at Montecasino is all Italian.

The Lion King - Teatro Montecasino

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Richard's star sign is a LEO & here he looks just like a Lion !!!!

Hakuna Matata!

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata!

Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries

for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy

Hakuna Matata!

Teatro Montecasino -

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Of course as usual Richard had fans flocking for

photos with him !!!

What with Richard being so interested in making Film Directing his career he was fascinated with the creative side of the theatre production of

The Lion King

Richard & Ricki both enjoyed the show so much and were most impressed with the spectacular costumes & especially those of the huge animals that passed them as they came down the aisles and onto the stage.

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This lady having dinner at the same restaurant as us was just so ecstatic to meet Richard !!!!!

This pic was inside the restaurant called

The Meat Co.

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Dinner before going to Teatro Montecasino

Richard & Ricki had a pre-theatre dinner with me at the restaurant

The Meat Co ... and it was good to sit and just chat about absolutely everything past & present. It was also so heart-warming to see how happy & relaxed both Richard & Ricki are & how focused Richard is to do Tanzania Proud in the future as ...

The Winner of BB Africa 2.

He has so much work lined up & it is quite evident that Richard knows exactly what he is doing !!

It was such a pleasure sharing precious time with this

fabulous couple !!!

2008-02-01T15:26:00.000+01:00

Montecasino - Johannesburg

19-01-2008

Fans were wanting photos with Richard where ever he went !!!

"Kindness in words

creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking

creates profoundness.

Kindness in feeling

creates love."

Lao Tzu (Old Master)

Chinese Taoist Philosopherc.

600 B.C.E.

"At the center of your being you have the answer;

You know who you are and you know what you want."

2008-02-01T15:20:00.000+01:00

Richi at Montecasino - Johannesburg

Sitting with two of his ardent Fans

Looking fabulously happy & GREAT as usual ......... !!!

Richiki Jets into Jozi -

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Welcome back to South Africa !!!

Richard and Ricki jetted into Jozi yesterday

19 January 2007

en route to

Lagos - Nigera

and have made the best of their very short time here. They had hardly booked into their hotel … when they were whisked off too

Mandela Square in Sandton

for some serious SA shopping!!

Richard was turning heads with his famous smile and yes … with the renowned paint still adorning his dreads

… & looking as FUNKY as ever ...

In between posing for pics with adoring fans & giving out autographs … they both still managed to get their shopping done before rushing back to the hotel to get ready for the Theatre.

They were fetched from their hotel and set off for

... TEATRO MONTECASINO …

to see the very popular theatre production of

THE LION KING

"Moments with Mo"

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Richard signing just one of hundreds of autographs requested daily !!

"To do less than your best is a sin."

Oprah Winfrey
**

As winner of BB Africa 2 - Richard & his wife Ricki were invited by
Mo Abudu - host of the Talk Show
"Moments with Mo"
to appear on her show for an interview in
Lagos - Nigeria

Their interview was scheduled for
Monday 21 January 2007
&
it will be televised on the MNet Chanal 102
in
Mid- February 2007

Also appearing on the show will be

Ofunneka Molokwu & Tatiana Durao
2nd & 3rd runners-up of

BB Africa 2

**

Richiki invited to "Moments with Mo" Show

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Host of Talk Show in Lagos - Nigeria

"Moments with Mo"

Mo Abudu

“Inspiration propels vision and Great vision propels Action”

Mo is a charismatic personality whose warmth and understanding of people and their lives makes her the perfect host for the show. With a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Westminster in London, Mo brings her considerable training and education into play in her new talk-show role.

And it’s no surprise that the go-getting business-woman and hotelier, whose creativity and imagination are infectious, believes that “Inspiration propels vision and great vision propels action.”

And action is what the Britain-born, Nigerian-bred Mo is going to be providing. Lights, cameras and action!

Mo Abudu’s family roots are in Ondo Town, in the South Western part of Nigeria. She is the eldest of three sisters. Mo lost her father at the age of 11.

Mo’s growing up years were mainly spent in the UK where she worked her way through college attending the Ridgeway School, Mid Kent College and West Kent College. She went on to receive her Masters degree in Human Resources Development at the University of Westminster in London.

Mo Abudu began her professional career in 1987 as a Recruitment Consultant with the Atlas Recruitment Consultancy firm in the UK. Within a few years she rose to the position of Branch Manager.

In 1990, Mo Abudu was headhunted by the Starform Group, a very successful business information group in the UK to manage the prestigious Corporate Credit Management Exhibition. Mo successfully managed the exhibition from 1990 through 1992. Additionally, she assumed responsibility for the research, design and production of several conferences and seminars whilst at Starform.

In 1993 Mo Abudu returned to Nigeria. On her arrival she was once again headhunted, this time by Arthur Andersen. Her initial assignment was as Head of Human Resources and Training for Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Exxon).

By the year 2000, having successfully completed her responsibilities to the ExxonMobil HR Transition and Merger Team, Mo fully recognized Nigeria’s growing need for a trained and highly motivated talent pool that would take Nigerian businesses into the 21st century. Taking advantage of her growing reputation as a HR specialist, Mo resigned from ExxonMobil to start Vic Lawrence & Associates Limited (Popularly known as VLA).

Today VLA is rated as the fastest growing and the largest indigenous HR & training management consultancy firm in Nigeria.

While involving herself in a number of business activities her next really significant achievement was the conceptualization and building of The Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park, situated along the Lekki Expressway in Lagos, which was commissioned in August 2004.

Set on over 1 hectare of land, comprising of state of the art training, conference and leisure facilities, The Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park is the first new build hotel of its type ever in Nigeria. Ever true to her purpose, Mo’s concept for the Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park was to create a facility that would meet the needs of professionals needing the serenity of a suburban location featuring fully equipped and dedicated training and conference facilities together with the comfort of executive accommodation and leisure.

Today, the Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park plays a significant role in the development of Nigeria’s business community hosting an array of business events, conferences, workshops and training courses.

Despite her busy schedule, Mo has still found time to involve herself in community self improvement efforts. Of significance is her participation on the board of directors of Junior Achievement Nigeria, a non-governmental organization promoting business skills development amongst Nigerian youth. Here Mo sits and plans with fellow board members that include the managing directors of ChevronTexaco, Coca-cola International, ExxonMobil, the Dangote group and others.

Another recent accomplishment which Mo is extremely proud of is being appointed the editor of VLA Knowledge, a monthly people management magazine that shares with its avid readers a variety of news, articles, features, surveys, book reviews and a health file.

With all of the above activities and accomplishments Mo feels ready to share her drive and her ultimate vision by taking on her next challenge in her life, and that is to …

Inspire Africa!

She is married and has two children; a daughter aged 16

and a son aged 10.

2008-02-01T07:04:00.000+01:00

Smiling is Infectious

“When someone smiled at me today, I started

smiling too.

I passed around the corner and someone saw my

grin.

When he smiled, I realised I’d passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile and then I realised it’s

worth.

A single smile, just like mine, could travel round the

earth.

So, if you feel a smile begin, don’t leave it

undetected.

Let’s start an epidemic quick and get the world

infected.”

KEEP on SMILING

Happy 2008 !!!

2008-02-01T06:45:00.000+01:00

2008

We will open the book.

It's pages are blank.

We are going to put words on them ourselves.

The book is called Opportunity

And its first chapter is

New Year's Day.

Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Glory to God in highest heaven,

Who unto man His Son hath given;

While angels sing with tender mirth,

A glad new year to all the earth.

Martin Luther

One resolution I have made,

and try always to keep,

is this:

To rise above the little things.

John Burroughs

A happy New Year!

Grant that I

May bring no tear to any eye

When this New Year in time shall end

Let it be said

I've played the friend,

Have lived and loved and laboured here,

And made of it a happy year.

Edgar Guest

Cheers to a New Year

and another chance for us to get it right.

Oprah Winfrey

2008-02-01T06:36:00.000+01:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR

It has been a great year

but an even better one is ahead

because the new year can be anything we want it to be.

So as we bid farewell to the old year

and welcome in the new

let's dare to dream of all we can accomplish

with a little hard work and dedication.

Let's pray for peace in the world

and try our best to love each other a little more

and judge each other a little less

Let's make a resolution to be more forgiving and less angry.

Let's focus on our goals and try to be the best we can be

And let's never lose faith in what we can accomplish.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-31T22:52:00.000+01:00

2007

had been a very good year for Richard

being the

WINNER

BB Africa 2

Yamaaaaaaaaaaaaan ....... as Richard would say ......

TAKE it EASY DAWGS

Let's now look forward to

2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Richard's Website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

2008-01-31T22:35:00.000+01:00

Richiki on the cover

of the

SPORTS STAR MAGAZINE

A friend from Dar es Salaam sent me an email with a short description of the article inside the magazine

HI THERE!

I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A MAGAZINE CALLED SPORTS STAR BECAUSE I FOUND A VERY GOOD ARTICLE ON RICHRICKY..SO I HAVE FOUND IT PRUDENT TO REPRODUCE WHAT WAS WRITTEN INSIDE ... TRUST ME WHAT YOU READ HEREIN BELOW IS TRUE AS WHEN RICHARD AND CODE HELD A PRESS CONFERENCE LAST FRIDAY RICHARD SAID ALMOST ALL WHAT APPEARS HEREIN BELLOW.

SPORTS STAR SAYS

"A LOT HAS BEEN SAID AND WRITTEN ABOUT RICHARD AND HIS WIFE RICKY AFTER WHAT TRANSPIRED DURING BBA 2 IN SOUTH AFRICA WHERE THE FORMER HAD THIS THING GOING ON IN THE HOUSE WITH ANGOLAN HOUSEMATE TATIANA. TO CLEAR THE AIR AND ANY LINGERING SPECULATIONS ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP, RICH AND RICKY SPARED A FEW MINUTES WITH OUR REPORTER.

DOOMSAYERS APPARENTLY GOT IT WRONG; THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN RICHARD AND RICKY HAS ACTUALLY BEEN BOLSTERED BY HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE BBA 2 CONTEST AND NOT OTHERWISE AS PREDICTED BY THE CYNICS.

THE PAIR HAS ATTESTED TO THIS AND DECLARED THAT THEIR LOVE AND CARING FOR EACH OTHER HAS GROWN FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH AFTER THE BBA 2 EXPERIENCE.

THE COUPLE HAS MADE IT OFFICIAL TO THE EFFECT THAT WHATEVER KIND OF RELATIONSHIP RICHARD HAD OR DID NOT HAVE WITH TATIANA OR ANY OTHER FEMALE CONTESTANT IN THE HOUSE HAD LEFT RICHARD AND RICKI'S MARRIAGE INTACT.

"NO ONE CAN STAND BETWEEN US!"

DECLARES RICKY BOLDLY TO DISPEL RUMOURS, HOPEFULLY ONCE AND FOR ALL OF THE PAIR GOING SEPARATE WAYS.

"I LOVE RICHARD, HE IS MY HUSBAND AND WE ARE HAPPILY MARRIED"

STATES RICKY WITH A CONFIDENT TONE, AGAIN IMPLYING THAT WHETEVER HAPPENED IN THE HIOUSE WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO CHANGE HER FEELINGS FOR HIM.

SHE ADMITS THAT IT WAS TOUGH FOR HER TO HAVE TO WATCH WHAT WAS GOING ON IN THE HOUSE AND WOULD NOT WISH FOR ANY WOMAN TO HAVE TO GO THROUGH THAT.

HOWEVER, SHE SAYS DEEP DOWN SHE ALWAYS KNEW THAT RICHARD WOULD COME BACK TO HER AND THE COUPLE WOULD PICK UP WHERE THEY LEFT OFF AND CONTINUE WITH THEIR LIFE AS HUSBAND AND WIFE"

New Year's Eve in Zanzibar -

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Last Party of 2007

On New Year’s Eve ... Richiki & Cojuna ... boarded a plane to Zanzibar for the last stop of Richard's mini Tour of Tanzania.

After a brief radio interview they headed to Gymkhana where they danced to Taraab

saw in the new year there.

Shortly after midnight Richard moved to the Old Fort where he made an appearance and spent the rest of the evening partying there with his fans.

Richard was thankful that Code and Juna could join him & Ricki

on his

Tanzanian Tour

Final Tour destination ... Zanzibar -

2008-01-31T20:57:00.000+01:00

Richard’s final party / official function for 2007 was at the beautiful Island of Zanzibar

It is characterised by beautiful sandy beaches with fringing coral reefs,

The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. There are more than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar, and some are so peaceful and remote that the only noise breaking the silence is likely to be the ocean.

and the magic of historic
Stone Town
is said
to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several isle*ts.It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6#176; south of the equator.

Zanzibar Island

(known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally)

is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately

650 square miles.

QUOTE -

2008-01-31T20:29:00.000+01:00

Work Ethics

Richard always worked so hard at each task given to him in the BB house.
Here he had made out of re-cycled material ... a special pants and scarf for a modeling show for their final presentation.

He came up with the creative idea of putting his hair up into several yellow plastic cones giving him a funky martian look !!!

Speak to us of Work

You work that you may keep pace with the earth

and the soul of the earth.
For to be idle is to become a stranger unto the

seasons, and to step out of life's procession that

marches in majesty and proud submission towards

the infinite.

When you work you are a flute through whose heart

the whispering of the hours turn to music.

Which of you would be a reed, dumb and silent,

when all else sings together in unison?

Always you have been told that work is a curse and

labour a misfortune.

But I say to you that when you work you fulfil a part

of earth's furthest dream, assigned to you when that

dream was born,

And in keeping yourself with labour you are in truth

loving life,

And to love through labour is to be intimate with
life's inmost secret.

Kahlil Gibran

Richi dancing with boys in Mwanza –

2008-01-31T17:05:00.000+01:00

Richard also visited two children’s homes

Mwanza

Thanks to Richard for this lovely photo !!

He later appeared at CCM Kirumba stadium ... where

AY and Professor J

performed in addition to several local musicians

Read Richard's review on his

Official Website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

Mwanza Party Review -

2008-01-31T16:51:00.000+01:00

An email to me that I would like to share from a friend in
Dar es Salaam
who was at the party in Mwanza
with

Richiki & Cojuna

Sunset over Lake Victoria as seen coming into Mwanza via train

HI THERE

I HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL XMAS!

FIRST AND FOREMOST I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WISH ALL OF YOU A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR..GUYS DONT THINK OF PARTYING ONLY GO TO CHURCH AS WELL AND THANK GOD FOR WHATEVER HE HAS DONE TO YOU AND MORE IMPORTANTLY WE HAVE TO THANK HIM FOR ENABLING RICHARD TO WIN THE BBA 2 PRIZE MONEY

WELL RICHARD, THE MAN HIMSELF, WAS IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA ..BY THE WAY GEOGRAPHICALLY ARUSHA IS ONE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONS OF OUR COUNTRY AND ITS ALWAYS COLD THERE BUT ITS A VERY BEAUTIFUL PLACE. AM SURE MANY PEOPLE MUST HAVE ENJOYED ONE OF THE BEST XMAS’S.

WELL AS FOR ME I DIDNT GO TO ARUSHA BUT I WENT TO MWANZA..THIS REGION IS SITUATED NEAR UGANDA AND ITS LIKE ANY OTHER TOWN IN AFRICA. RICHARD PERFORMED AT THE
CCM KIRUMBA STADIUM
AT ABOUT 1600 HRS .

HE WAS ACCOMPANIED BY TWO VERY FAMOUS ARTISTS NAMELY AY AND PROF J. THERE WERE ALOT OF PEOPLE THERE AND ALL OF THEM WERE VERY VERY SATISFIED..IN ALL RICHARD"S SHOWS THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL GIRLS WHO WANT TO TOUCH EVERY PART OF HIS BODY..I DONT KNOW WHY!! ITS NORMAL NOWADAYS TO FIND GIRLS EMBRACING HIM AND TOUCH HIM SOME OF THEM EVEN WANT TO KISS HIM IN RICKI’S PRESENCE...LOL!!

RICHARD ALSO YESTERDAY DONATED NEW YEAR PRESENTS TO UPENDO AND KULEANA ORPHANAGE CENTERS FROM SERENGETI BREWERIES LTD(THIS BREWERIES CO IS THE SPONSOR OF RICHARD"S TOUR). RICHARD GAVE A SHORT BUT EXCELLENT SPEECH WHEREBY HE URGED INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES TO SUPPORT DIFFERENT ORHANAGES SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE A BETTER LIFE.

RICHARD WHO WAS JOVIAL AND CHARMING AS USUAL IMPRESSED ALL THE ORPHANS WHO WERE VERY VERY GRATEFUL. RICHARD WHO WAS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS WIFE RICKY, HIS "FRIEND" CODE SANGALA FROM MALAWI ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS TOUCHED BY SERENGETI BREWERIES LTD NOBLE ACTIONS AND HOPES OTHER COMPANIES TAKE THE SAME TREND.SBL AND RICHARD DONATED 100 KG OF RICE, WHEAT FLOUR 100KG TOOTHPASTE, ONE CARTON, A CARTON OF SOAP, 48 BEDSHEETS AND 32 MOSQUITO NETS TO MENTION BUT A FEW.THE SBL PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER TEDDY MAPUNDA WHEN GIVING HIS SPEECH HE STATED THAT IT WAS THE COMPANY'S CULTURE TO DONATE TO THE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN DURING FESTIVE SEASONS.

YOU KNOW I AM BASED IN DAR ES SALAAM I JUST TOOK A FLIGHT TO MWANZA UNDER THE PRETEXT THAT I WANTED TO SEE MY RELATIVES THERE BUT IN ACTUAL FACT I WANTED TO ATTEND RICHARD"S THIRD PARTY..AM A PARTY ANIMAL

AND TRUST ME RICHARD'S PARTIES ARE UNIQUE YOU JUST DONT WANT TO MISS THEM..WHEN I ATTEND ONE PARTY I WANT TO ATTEND HIS NEXT PARTY.

I WILL DEFINETELY BE THERE IN ZANZIBAR AS IT IS VERY CLOSE TO DAR ES SALAAM..VERY CLOSE .ITS A 5 MINUTE TRIP IF YOU TRAVEL BY A PLANE.

WELL LET ME SIGN OFF

XX

Mwanza the third step of the Tour

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Mwanza

Mwanza is a city in northwest Tanzania and a southern port of Lake Victoria. It is the capital of Mwanza Region. According to a 2002 census, the population was 378,327, and Mwanza is the second largest city in Tanzania, after Dar es Salaam. It is located at an altitude of 1,140 metres above sea level.The city deals with much of the lake trade with neighbouring Uganda and Kenya. Industries include fishing, meatpacking, and manufacturing textiles and soap. Mwanza is connected by rail with Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

Richard's arrival in Mwanza on the 29 December 2007 - was very exciting !!
The TV crew was at the airport and Richard was whisked around town in a convertable and an entourage of motorcycles. Code and Richard toured Serengeti Breweries where they got to taste beer fresh off of the assembly line.

Mwanza was an afternoon event at the big stadium, and again, the turn out was really high.

The local dancing was crazy and sexy!

Christmas in Arusha -

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Richard spent his Christmas Day handing out food, and several other goods to children from orphanages in Arusha.

They then later had a party for approximately 3000 children

at Triple A

After a quiet Christmas dinner with Code, Juna and Ricki, they returned to Triple A where they danced the night away.

AY and Professor J once again lit up the stage.

Not a traditional Christmas ... Richard said .... but certainly a

merry one !!!

Thanks to Richard for these pics from his

website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

2008-01-31T15:48:00.000+01:00

Richard & Code with children from orphanages in Arusha

Christmas Day

Pictures & Richard's review on his

website

http://www.richardbba2winner.com/

"Heal the World

Make it a better place

For you and for me

and the entire human race

There are people dying

If you care enough for the living

Make a better place

for you and for me."

Michael Joseph Jackson

Arusha is the next stop on Richard's mini TZ Tour -

2008-01-31T15:21:00.000+01:00

Arusha is a city of northern Tanzania surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks.

Beautifully situated below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley,

Arusha was an adventure

Richard, Ricki, Code & Juna travelled by "luxury" bus with the

Bongo Flava musicians

and things apparantly got a bit rowdy !!!

They drove through the night to Arusha and arrived at 6:30

Christmas morning!!

It was therefore pretty much a "non-Christmas" morning to say the least.

A TABLOID TRASHY newspaper claimed Richard had missed a

Christmas Mass that he had been invited to in Dare es Salaam ... but he was in Arusha on Tour.

So much for HONEST journalism once gain !!

Richard spent his Christmas day visiting orphanages.

His party was later held at Arusha's biggest disco

Triple A

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Looks like a HEARTY PARTY for certain

Richiki grooving away !!!

I received an email from a friend in Dar who attended the party

this is what he said ...

"HI I ATTENDED THE PARTY...THERE WHERE MANY PEOPLE FROM MANY COUNTRIES EG

BOTSWANA, MALAWI, NAMIBIA AND SOUTH AFRICA.

FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAD A TETE A TETE DISCUSSION WITH RICHARD, JUNA CODE AND RICKY..I MUST ADMIT THAT I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO RICKY..SHE IS A VERY NICE WOMAN. RICKY WAS SOOOOO HAPPY AND SHE DANCED NON STOP AND SHE EVEN THREW AWAY HER SHOES!"