In a surprise announcement last week it was revealed that Tropika Island of Treasure would officially be back for a ninth season and would take place in the island paradise of Curaçao – a Dutch Caribbean island.
Katlego Maboe is back as the host and will bring with him a whole new kind of energy and amusement to the Caribbean. He will also perform the theme song for #TIOT9 which will be launched soon.
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“I’m really looking forward to the new island; all of its beauty, history and culture that I stand to be exposed to and all that I will learn from being there. Most of all, I’m excited to witness the six new celebrities and contestants that will feature on this new season, competing for their share of fame and fortune, and that big R1 million. I have no doubt that it is going to be an intense level of competition and am confident that each team will bring their absolute best! The level of competition is going to be fierce, and I hope SA is as excited as I am because it really is going to be an amazing season of #TIOT9!” Maboe said.
The celebrities who have been confirmed for #TIOT9 are: Simphiwe Ngema, Kay Sibiya, Nadia Japhta, Siphesihle Vazi, Ntando Duma and Bouwer Bosch. #TIOT9 will see these six celebrities and six consumer contestants competing for their share of smooth fame and fortune and a shared R1 million.