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‘Big Brother Titans’ praised for diverse representation of housemates
'Big Brother Titans' premiered as a big hit on Sunday, as viewers are already glued to Africa's most popular reality TV show.
Big Brother Titan 2023 housemates. Picture: Instagram @BigBrotherAfrica
Africa’s most significant reality show Big Brother Titans kicked off on Sunday as the housemates were revealed with much fanfare.
Big Brother Titans features 20 brand-new contestants from Nigeria and South Africa, a fusion of Big Brother Mzansi and Big Brother Naija. This has only ever occurred in Europe.
The season aired on the 24/7 on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29.
The grand prize for the lucky winner, in the end, is US$100 000 around R1.7 million.
The show is already a big hit on social media, as it was the number trending topic on Twitter on Monday.
Meet the Big Brother Titans housemates
Khosi (South Africa)
A journalist from KwaZulu-Natal but living in Johannesburg says she will be bringing the most drama this season.
She has been described as a talkative and open-minded person.
Yemi Cregx (Nigeria)
His looks isnt the only thing grabbing the attention of the Big Brother household, however, the tall, dark and handsome model says he’s more than his looks.
Originally from Ekiti State in Nigeria, Yemi is an actor, and model and says his in touch with his emotions.
Yemi says his form of drama will be his fashion statements and possibly love triangles.
Siya aka Juicy Jay (SA)
Juicy Jay is a semi-professional rugby player from the Eastern Cape. His affectionate and his vibrate personality is already a hit among viewers.
The 24 year old admits he will be the troublemaker this season.
Olivia (Nigeria)
An aspiring actress from Imo State in Nigeria described as the glam girl, says she will showcase her bold energy and watching her, it’s going to “be a movie.”
Nelisa (SA)
Originally from the Eastern Cape, Nelisa says she is “chaos” and tends to wear her heart on her sleeve but can be a sweetheart.
Blaqboi (Nigeria)
Blaqboi, 26, is an aspiring filmmaker and is originally from Plateau State, Nigeria, he is the needed calm, cool and collected character in the Big Brother Titans household.
He hopes his zen nature will win the hearts of fans.
Mmeli (SA)
The self-described party animal, the 25-year-old born and bred in Hillbrow is a model and a content creator.
A fan of the show, Mmeli says he is a “seasonal conspirator” and we can expect plenty of South African slang from his vocabulary.
Nana (Nigeria)
22-year-old Nana is an entrepreneur and her personality is that of a soft-spoken person.
Ipeleng (SA)
Ipeleng is a 24-year-old from the North West and is a law student however is an aspiring content creator.
Marvin (Nigeria)
A chemical engineer with modelling as a side hustle, the 29-year-old currently lives in the United States.
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He has a bit of history in television, he was a contestant on America’s Got Talent. Marvin says he is going to be himself, being unique and making friends.
Thabang (SA)
The youngest in the cast, Thabang, 21 is from Soweto and is a sports data analyst.
Jaypee (Nigeria)
A nurse, and also a model Jaypee is a lover of love. Jaypee says she loves having conversations, and hosting parties and will make a “super housemate”.
Yaya (SA)
From the Eastern Cape, Yaya says she will be exposing her fellow housemates. The plus size model is talkative and has a big, bold personality.
Ebubu (Nigeria)
Ebubu from Anambra State in Nigeria is an actor and model with a dynamic personality.
His character has been described as resilient calm, and determined also marks his personality. Living with albinism, Ebubu’s inclusion in the cast has been praised.
Khehla aka Lukay (SA)
Lukay, a 31-year-old from KZN is a sales executive who is both empathetic and brutally honest.
He says he will showcase enjoyment through pranks and plenty of laughs.
Jenni O (Nigeria)
A health and safety specialist based in the US, originally from Imo State in Nigeria, Jenni O says she is a no-nonsense type of person and open-minded.
Tsatsii (SA)
The Pretoria native, currently studying engineering, biotechnology and microbiology says she is grounded however don’t try to cross her.
Kanaga Jnr (Nigeria)
Another aspiring actor, model Kanaga Jnr boyish charm could cause much trouble in the Big Brother Titans house.
The 24 year old says he is sensitive and loves older women.
Justin (SA)
Happy-Go-Lucky in his deemer, Justin a 21-year-old from East London and says he entered because he didn’t see coloured housemates in the past.
Yvonne (Nigeria)
The quintessential “soft life” queen Yvonne is a content creator from Imo State in Nigeria.
Her entry is in hopes to give her family a better life and a break in the entertainment industry.
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