Reality television show addicts will be glued to their screens on Sunday evening as the continent's biggest reality show kicks off in South Africa.
Reality television show addicts will be glued to their screens on Sunday evening as the continent’s biggest reality show kicks off in South Africa.
Big Brother Africa brings contestants from selected countries to live together in an isolated house while trying to avoid being evicted by viewers and ultimately winning the grand prize of $300,000. And for season 9, Rwanda has been included for the first time although its participation came with sweat.
Days leading to the official opening of the show, Rwanda was dropped because of what officials termed as "logistical constraints”.
However with the show being postponed due an unfortunate firewhich gutted the BBA house, organisers had more time to sort out the problem and ultimately; actor, model and musician Frankie Joe together with comedian and radio presenter Arthur Nkusi, were selected to represent Rwanda after successfully going through auditions.
This week, The New Times’ Dean Karemera introduces all the 26 contestants.
Goitse, Botswana
Description: Carefree, free-spirited, fun, energetic and motivated.
Idris, Tanzania
Description: Smart, charming, funny, flirty and creative.
Alusa, Kenya
Description: Doesn’t enjoy people who ‘emit negative energy’.
Ma’m Bea, Ghana
Description: Bubbly and patient, loves cooking, sketching and dressing up.
Lilian, Nigeria
Description: Prefers chilling with the boys, very friendly, makes people happy but can be hot tempered.
Kacey Moore, Ghana
Description: Punctual and calm.
Luis, Namibia
Description: Has a phobia for needles, snakes and gaining weight.
Trezagah, Mozambique
Description: Happy, active and wise.
Tayo, Nigeria
Description: Confident, real and emotional.
Sipe , Malawi
Description: Strong minded and considers herself a "King”.
Sheilla, Botswana
Description: The vintage clothing lover prefers beauty over brains because beauty radiates a positive character.
Arthur, Rwanda
Description: Funny, humorous, social and humble.
Mr 256, Malawi
Description: Would rather lose the money at the expense of being himself.
Butterphly (24), Zimbabwe
Description: Feisty, mysterious, fun-loving, witty, compassionate and humble.
Sabina, Kenya
Description: Open and various personalities.
Resa, Zambia
Description: Unique, colourful, hyper, open-minded and spontaneous.
Esther, Uganda
Description: Meek, bubbly, creative, truthful and loving as well as friendly and outgoing.
Laveda, Tanzania
Description: Go-getter. Her personal motto is to "live everyday like it were it is your last.”
Permithias, Namibia
Description: Easy-going, open-minded and like fun.
Nhlanhla, South Africa
Description: Crazy, eccentric, narcissistic, energetic and spiritual.
JJ, Zimbabwe
Description: An entertainer and laid back person.
Samantha, South Africa
Description: Adventurous, random, witty, caring and honest.
Macky2, Zambia
Description: Natural entertainer determined and over confident.
Mira, Mozambique
Description: fierce, intelligent and very confident.
Ellah, UgandaDescription: Charismatic, bitchy, outspoken, loving and sophisticated.
Frankie, Rwanda
Description: Enthusiast, truthful and adventurous.