Meet the Housemates!
The fifth season of Africa’s biggest reality show kicked off with a bang on Sunday. Featuring 14 of the most unforgettable Big Brother Africa housemates from the previous four seasons, Big Brother All Stars is set to be the hottest season yet!
Big Brother All Stars is broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198, with edited highlight shows every day of the week on M-Net and later on AfricaMagic. Big Brother All Stars is also available on DStv Mobile in Windhoek as well as on www.mnetafrica.com/ bigbrother. And now for the housemates!
Jen (Mozambique)23-year-old Jen from Maputo became the first housemate in the history of Big Brother Africa to leave the series voluntarily last year.
Now she’s back and says that she’s gone in with all that she has. Listing her good qualities, she says that she’s optimistic, a strong woman, loving and caring, independent and free spirited.
A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Politics, her message to viewers is: “Please watch the Big Brother house and vote for me.”
Kaone (Botswana)In Big Brother Revolution, 26-yearold Kaone became known for his creative, artistic outlook.
Currently working as a radio producer and features presenter, Kaone says that lying is one of the things he really hates because it is a bad habit and it can land one in hot water.
He says that his new strategy in Big Brother is: “To be the last man standing” and that the one thing he will do differently is to be more serious about wanting to win the money.
“And to trust the housemates less than I did the first time around.”
Lerato (South Africa)Johannesburg resident Lerato, who made her first appearance on Big Brother Africa in season 2, describes herself as a fierce and feisty party starter.
In the new season of Big Brother Lerato says that her strategy in the house will be to choose her battles wisely and not let emotions get the best of her (although that’s almost impossible).
Speaking about her expectations, she reveals that she would like it to be life-changing, fun, scary, awesome and enlightening.
Meryl (Namibia)24-year-old event organiser Meryl of Big Brother Africa 2, describes herself as an outspoken person who doesn’t mind people talking about her.
“Such things make me stronger mentally and emotionally.”
The Namibian says that if she could teach the world one thing, it would be: “We are all one big family and its time we started getting along.”
Her message to viewers is straight-forward: “Take a good look this time and don’t make hasty decisions as it will cost you greatly with entertainment. Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Code (Malawi)34-year-old Code specialises in radio advertising when he is not managing a dance troupe or taking on his role as radio DJ.
Asked what his strategy will be for the new Big Brother, he says: “Not to have one.”
His message to viewers: “Be prepared because the fun is on, this time bigger and better!”
He says audiences should watch him because he’s double the fun this time around.
Munya (Zimbabwe)Harare resident, 24-year-old Munya has a BA Degree in Motion Picture Medium and is a film-maker, actor and small business owner whose current work includes starring in the Zimbabwean feature film Lobola.
He says his strategy in the house is to win and that he wanted to be on the new series of Big Brother to promote his film and reconnect with his fans.
“Oh and to get my US$200 000 at the same time.”
Mwisho (Tanzania)29-year-old Mwisho was a housemate in the very first Big Brother Africa show and returns to the house seven years later.
The Morogoro resident says that his special talent is that he never gets bored and that he doesn’t get irritated because he doesn’t have the time to get irritated.
When asked about his new strategy in the new Big Brother house, he says: “What strategy!”
Paloma (Zambia)Asked if the 26-year old would do anything differently this time around she says: “Yes, keep my opinions and ideas to myself.”
She says she wanted to be on the new season because she believes she deserves a second chance.
Her message to viewers on the new season of Big Brother Africa is: “Watch me turn the tables upside down in the house.”
Sammi (Ghana)35-year-old Kumasi born, Accra based Sammi is a musician and broadcaster.
A housemate on the very first Big Brother Africa, after his time on the show he went on to host the Channel O music show 233 for Ghana.
His message to audiences is to keep their fingers crossed for exciting viewing and says that he’d like his latest Big Brother experience: “to be the best ever”.
Hannington (Uganda)24-year-old Ugandan Hannington is a self described introvert and extrovert, that says he feels he is a bit of both depending on his surroundings.
Asked what his friends would list as his worst quality, he says it’s his impatience but that his good quality is that he makes things happen.
His message to viewers regarding the new season of Big Brother is that people didn’t get a chance to really get to know him last time.
Sheila (Kenya)The 25-year-old, who works as a writer, director, actor and emcee, is back for a new season and when asked what she is going to do to make sure she isn’t voted out this time she says: “Just be as smart as possible. I hope there will be conspiring. I’m not really good at that but I’ll give it my best shot.”
Her message to viewers is: “I know you’ll enjoy watching me.”
Tatiana (Angola)29-year-old Tatiana from Luanda says her weirdest moment ever was her first day in the Big Brother Africa 2 house.
Asked what her message to viewers is, Tatiana says: “Thanks for being there for me since we met 3 years ago. I love my fans.”
She wants her Big Brother experience to be fun, beautiful, relaxing, amazing and happy and says that audiences should watch her on Big Brother because she is real, fun, original, creative, warm, humble, loving.
Uti (Nigeria)In this season of Big Brother, Uti says his strategy will be to: “Try not to get attached to/fond of anyone.”
His message to viewers is: “Try not to vote for country, instead vote for the person.”
When asked what he will do to make sure he’s not voted out this time round, he says: “You can’t really control that, now can you?”
Uti also says that audiences should watch him on the new show because: “Cos I think I am still full of surprises.”
Yacob (Ethiopia)28-year-old Yacob became famous across the continent after his appearance on Big Brother Revolution.
Yacob’s message to viewers: “Don’t be quick to judge me based on Big Brother Revolution. Give me a chance and see what I’m about. To all my supporters from the previous show, thanks and keep up the support. I’m going to need all your support and more if I have a chance to win this thing.”
Big Brother All Stars is broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198, with edited highlight shows every day of the week on M-Net and later on AfricaMagic. Big Brother All Stars is also available on DStv Mobile in Windhoek as well as on www.mnetafrica.com/ bigbrother. And now for the housemates!
Jen (Mozambique)23-year-old Jen from Maputo became the first housemate in the history of Big Brother Africa to leave the series voluntarily last year.
Now she’s back and says that she’s gone in with all that she has. Listing her good qualities, she says that she’s optimistic, a strong woman, loving and caring, independent and free spirited.
A graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Politics, her message to viewers is: “Please watch the Big Brother house and vote for me.”
Kaone (Botswana)In Big Brother Revolution, 26-yearold Kaone became known for his creative, artistic outlook.
Currently working as a radio producer and features presenter, Kaone says that lying is one of the things he really hates because it is a bad habit and it can land one in hot water.
He says that his new strategy in Big Brother is: “To be the last man standing” and that the one thing he will do differently is to be more serious about wanting to win the money.
“And to trust the housemates less than I did the first time around.”
Lerato (South Africa)Johannesburg resident Lerato, who made her first appearance on Big Brother Africa in season 2, describes herself as a fierce and feisty party starter.
In the new season of Big Brother Lerato says that her strategy in the house will be to choose her battles wisely and not let emotions get the best of her (although that’s almost impossible).
Speaking about her expectations, she reveals that she would like it to be life-changing, fun, scary, awesome and enlightening.
Meryl (Namibia)24-year-old event organiser Meryl of Big Brother Africa 2, describes herself as an outspoken person who doesn’t mind people talking about her.
“Such things make me stronger mentally and emotionally.”
The Namibian says that if she could teach the world one thing, it would be: “We are all one big family and its time we started getting along.”
Her message to viewers is straight-forward: “Take a good look this time and don’t make hasty decisions as it will cost you greatly with entertainment. Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Code (Malawi)34-year-old Code specialises in radio advertising when he is not managing a dance troupe or taking on his role as radio DJ.
Asked what his strategy will be for the new Big Brother, he says: “Not to have one.”
His message to viewers: “Be prepared because the fun is on, this time bigger and better!”
He says audiences should watch him because he’s double the fun this time around.
Munya (Zimbabwe)Harare resident, 24-year-old Munya has a BA Degree in Motion Picture Medium and is a film-maker, actor and small business owner whose current work includes starring in the Zimbabwean feature film Lobola.
He says his strategy in the house is to win and that he wanted to be on the new series of Big Brother to promote his film and reconnect with his fans.
“Oh and to get my US$200 000 at the same time.”
Mwisho (Tanzania)29-year-old Mwisho was a housemate in the very first Big Brother Africa show and returns to the house seven years later.
The Morogoro resident says that his special talent is that he never gets bored and that he doesn’t get irritated because he doesn’t have the time to get irritated.
When asked about his new strategy in the new Big Brother house, he says: “What strategy!”
Paloma (Zambia)Asked if the 26-year old would do anything differently this time around she says: “Yes, keep my opinions and ideas to myself.”
She says she wanted to be on the new season because she believes she deserves a second chance.
Her message to viewers on the new season of Big Brother Africa is: “Watch me turn the tables upside down in the house.”
Sammi (Ghana)35-year-old Kumasi born, Accra based Sammi is a musician and broadcaster.
A housemate on the very first Big Brother Africa, after his time on the show he went on to host the Channel O music show 233 for Ghana.
His message to audiences is to keep their fingers crossed for exciting viewing and says that he’d like his latest Big Brother experience: “to be the best ever”.
Hannington (Uganda)24-year-old Ugandan Hannington is a self described introvert and extrovert, that says he feels he is a bit of both depending on his surroundings.
Asked what his friends would list as his worst quality, he says it’s his impatience but that his good quality is that he makes things happen.
His message to viewers regarding the new season of Big Brother is that people didn’t get a chance to really get to know him last time.
Sheila (Kenya)The 25-year-old, who works as a writer, director, actor and emcee, is back for a new season and when asked what she is going to do to make sure she isn’t voted out this time she says: “Just be as smart as possible. I hope there will be conspiring. I’m not really good at that but I’ll give it my best shot.”
Her message to viewers is: “I know you’ll enjoy watching me.”
Tatiana (Angola)29-year-old Tatiana from Luanda says her weirdest moment ever was her first day in the Big Brother Africa 2 house.
Asked what her message to viewers is, Tatiana says: “Thanks for being there for me since we met 3 years ago. I love my fans.”
She wants her Big Brother experience to be fun, beautiful, relaxing, amazing and happy and says that audiences should watch her on Big Brother because she is real, fun, original, creative, warm, humble, loving.
Uti (Nigeria)In this season of Big Brother, Uti says his strategy will be to: “Try not to get attached to/fond of anyone.”
His message to viewers is: “Try not to vote for country, instead vote for the person.”
When asked what he will do to make sure he’s not voted out this time round, he says: “You can’t really control that, now can you?”
Uti also says that audiences should watch him on the new show because: “Cos I think I am still full of surprises.”
Yacob (Ethiopia)28-year-old Yacob became famous across the continent after his appearance on Big Brother Revolution.
Yacob’s message to viewers: “Don’t be quick to judge me based on Big Brother Revolution. Give me a chance and see what I’m about. To all my supporters from the previous show, thanks and keep up the support. I’m going to need all your support and more if I have a chance to win this thing.”
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