In any case, i have had to visit the BBA website to download the profile of the 21 would be housemates. It seems some countries like South Africa have 2 representatives and others like Nigeria are represented by a single. What could be the game plan this time around? I don’t know why but i got the feeling this year’s show might either be boring or less interesting compared to last year’s. And what i see is the housemates selling nudity and sex to become relevant and that would certainly please the organizers. However there seem to be more beautiful ladies and cute looking guys this time around, so if the show is boring, young Africans could do well just watching beauties and handsomes show off their legs and six packs.
Nigeria has Lillian and Tayo as reps with Silverbird Nigeria/Rhythm 93.7 presenter IK remaining as the show’s host. Remember JJ and Alusha from the fake Emerald house last season? They’re back as real housemates and Alusa returned WILD!
Kacey Moore
Laveda
Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences
graduate Laveda was born in Dar es Salaam. She’s single and describes
herself as eccentric, loving, caring, simple and fun. Laveda is the
eldest of three children; she has a younger brother and sister. She says
her mom is her role model because she has moulded her over the years
and inspired her in different ways “through the struggles and joys of
life”. Laveda says her favourite foods are pasta, minced meat and
prawns. She loves to read John Grisham novels and enjoys Shakira,
D’Banj, Miriam Makeba, P.Square, Rihanna, Beyonce, Tiwo Savage, Yvonne
Chaka Chaka and Brenda Fassie’s music. She’s a mean entertainer herself:
She plays the saxophone, sings, acts and dances. She thinks she has
what it takes to be a presenter. Laveda’s favourite movies include The
Notebook, Titanic and Avatar. She entered Big Brother Hotshots to be a
role model and act as a voice for Africa’s youth. Laveda says that
viewers can expect ‘massive entertainment’ from her and that if she
wins, she’ll give her mom some money, surprise disadvantaged children,
travel and invest the rest.
Alusa
Pint-sized student Esther hails from
Uganda’s Nsambya. She describes herself as meek, bubbly, creative,
truthful and loving as well as friendly and outgoing. She says she
entered Big Brother Hotshots to connect with people from different
countries and to expose her talents. She’s looking forward to giving
Africa a chance to see her “true self”. Her favourite foods are mashed
potatoes and chicken tikka masala. On books, she likes Rich Dad, Poor
Dad while musically, Rihanna is her favourite. She likes The Wendy
Williams Show and her favourite actress is Zoe Saldana. Esther says that
Jinja is her favourite place in Uganda, because it is “the pearl of
Africa”. Outside of her home country, she sees California as “the place
of dreams and fun”. The most influential person in Esther’s life is her
brother Fred: “He has been there for me and he always will be.” Esther
promises viewers unique skills, entertainment and always being herself.
If she wins, she plans to invest some of the money, donate some to
charity and support her family and career.
Goitse
Idris is a photographer from Arusha,
Tanzania. He enjoys reading anything by Dan Brown. His musical taste is
quite varied, ranging from Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Usher to Ed
Sheeran, Sam Smith, Lana Del Rey and Nina Simone. Idris says he doesn’t
have one specific role model, choosing instead to take the best from
every successful person he meets. That said, his mom has influenced his
life the most. He’s most proud of the respect he’s earned by showcasing
his skill and creativity in photography. He says he entered Big Brother
Hotshots because he wants to inspire people and make a name for himself
in the process. He feels “thrilled, accomplished and
JJ
JJ calls himself “an entertainer” on
the basis of his work as a singer, rapper, actor, songwriter and
director. He entered Big Brother Hotshots because of the platform the
show provides. He says that viewers can expect to be entertained and to
have him for a gym partner every morning. If he wins the money, he’ll
fix up his parents’ house, work on his first international album and
donate some money to charity. JJ loves Italian and Japanese food and his
favourite book is Shakespeare’s Macbeth. His favourite musicians
include Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and MiCasa’s J.Something. He loves the
film American Gangster, which stars his favourite actor, Denzel
Washington. He believes that the best thing about Africa is that “the
people are all full of life”. He loves Inyaga in Zimbabwe, and hopes to
return to Manchester in England, “home of the greatest football club and
where I found my feet and my passion”, he says.
Lilian
Hip hop musician Macky2 is from
Luanshya in Zambia. His favourite book is 48 Laws of Power and his top
TV shows are Game of Thrones and Idols SA. His favourite actor is Denzel
Washington, because he’s able to play so many characters and bring each
one to life. Jay-Z is both his favourite musician and his role model –
the latter because “he’s one of the most successful entertainers of our
generation”, he says. His father has also played a huge role in Macky2’s
life. He entered Big Brother Hotshots because he believes that “people
naturally fall in love with my personality, so I know I stand a chance
of winning that grand prize and changing my life”. He also won’t lose
himself and what he believes in along the way. Describing himself as “a
natural entertainer who’s loveable”, he says he always pushed himself
and is never discouraged by setbacks.
Mira
Mozambican student and intern Mira likes
to eat pap and beef stew. She loves the music of Sia and Miley Cyrus and
enjoys watching Lost and Covert Affairs. Her favourite book is
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers and her favourite actor is Adam
Sandler because “I trust him to get a chuckle out of me”, she laughs.
Her favourite place in Mozambique is Maragra. She says the best thing
about Africa is that “it’s the Motherland – you feel the warmth here”.
Her favourite faraway place is the United States, because she loves the
diversity there. If she wins the grand prize, she says she’ll build her
parents a retirement home, open a shelter in the heart of Maputo and
start a business to create more employment opportunities. She describes
herself as “fun, honest, fair and considerate”. She enjoys people who
are considerate, honest, reliable, fun and opinionated, but she doesn’t
like rude and judgmental people.
Mr. 265
TV presenter, Mr 265 is single and
currently studying Purchasing and Supply Management. He entered Big
Brother Hotshots because he always thought he could win it. “It’s easy
to criticise people, especially when you don’t know how it’s like being
in their shoes,” he says. “I have watched Big Brother for a while and I
can do better.” His favourite food is crispy fried chicken, his
favourite book Screw It, Let’s Do It and his favourite singer is
P.Square. He enjoys watching CSI Miami, Big Brother Africa and Suits on
the small screen, and The Italian Job on the big screen. His favourite
actors are Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel and Robert Downey Jnr. He won’t
pretend to be someone he’s not, to win the grand prize. “It’s very
disappointing to get booted out and know that you weren’t your real
self. I would rather lose the money at the expense of being myself. Then
I can say I tried my best. Everybody has his own morals,” he says. He
believes that the best thing about Africa is that it’s rich in natural
resources, with Mangochi being his favourite place.
Nhlanhla
Professional sushi chef Permithias
unsurprisingly lists sushi as one of his favourite foods, alongside
pizza. He doesn’t have a favourite book, but enjoys watching The
Originals on TV. A fan of animation, Permithias’ favourite films are
Turbo and Happy Feet, while he also likes the music of Chris Brown,
James Blunt and Joe Thomas. His mom is his role model, because she
provided for the family with “nothing but blood, sweat and tears”. He is
the eldest of five children. Permithias says that becoming a chef is
his greatest achievement so far, because it “opened a window for himself
and his family”. He was inspired to enter Big Brother Hotshots because
he’s been watching the show for years, but won’t sell his soul or lose
his self-worth in the process. He feels scared knowing that the whole
continent will be watching him 24/7, but believes that “it will all come
together the way it should”. If he wins, he’ll take care of his mom and
open his own restaurant. Permithias says he’s easy-going, open-minded
and “down for a good time”
Resa
Lusaka-born Resa is an event planner,
MC and public speaker. She entered Big Brother Hotshots in the hope of
winning the grand prize and being able to pay off her mother’s debts.
“She has moved heaven and earth to ensure that I get my honours degree
and in the process she has incurred debts,” says Resa. She confesses
that she’s “extremely nervous, but delighted at the same time” at the
prospect of having the continent’s eyes on her 24/7. She says the
viewers can expect “realness” from her. “No pretense, I’m an open book, I
don’t hide my struggles because they’ve shaped me into who I am,” she
says. “Also, I look forward to lots of dancing and definitely lots of
laughter!” Resa describes herself as “unique, bubbly and hyper”, saying
that her inquisitive nature means that she won’t suffer in silence. “I’m
unapologetic, have an outspoken nature, I’m a go-getter, open-minded
and spontaneous,” she says.
Sabina
Sabina is a TV and media personality
from Mombasa. She has a degree in Finance and is working on a
post-graduate diploma in Humanitarian Studies and Diplomacy. She says
she eats everything and “loves mixing stuff up and making food
concoctions,”. She’s also a big fan of oxtail, avocado and fish. Her
favourite books include Joyce Meyer’s The Confident Woman. He favourite
TV shows include Upishi Xtra, Gavana, Orange Is The New Black, Smurfs.
She entered Big Brother Hotshots to win the money, change her life and
the lives of others. “It’s something I’ve envisioned for a long time and
it’ll give me a chance to show Africa that I’m a star,” she says. “I
can entertain, but I’m also a human with problems, just like anybody
else.” If she wins the money she’ll leave it alone for a month before
buying a house. She will spoil her family with a holiday, build her
Grandmother a house, save towards her daughter’s ed
Samantha
Sheilla is a student from Gaborone in
Botswana, currently studying an AAT Diploma. She entered Big Brother
Hotshots because she believes that “it’s a platform for people like me
who were born for the spotlight. It puts us out there to succeed in our
careers – in my case, my music career” she says. She’s excited that the
whole continent will be watching her. She says “it’s like interacting in
the house with someone invisible, or a ghost, and the thought of what
they think just gives you an adrenaline rush.” She says her best quality
is that she “analyses things before overreacting in certain
situations.”| She likes people who are communicative because it helps
her see what they think of her and how she should behave around them.
She dislikes bossy people and “people with similar strands of
personality to me” she says. She likes to eat prawns and rice, as well
as pap and beef. Her top TV shows include Big Brother Africa, Keeping Up
With The Kardashians and How Do I Look? She enjoys the music of
Beyonce, K.O., AKA and Tamela Mann. Her favourite actors are Cameron
Diaz and Dwayne Johnson. Her favourite films also include The Hunger
Games, Wrong Turn, The Break of Dawn and Mean Girls. Sheilla’s favourite
part of Botswana is the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and says that the best
thing about Africa is “the diverse but highly-principled cultures which
Africans tend not to leave behind”. She says that Las Vegas is her
favourite place outside of Africa, because “it is a crazy, forever jolly
holiday destination
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