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Kaone Ramontshonyana

**Kaone Ramontshonyana**, simply known as **Kaone**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Botswana during the fourth season of the show where he became the twelfth housemate and the second pair (along with Liz) to be evicted on Day 42 after receiving 4/15 votes to save. He later on returned during the fifth season of the show where he became the fifth housemate to be evicted on Day 84 after receiving 0/15 votes to save.

## About Kaone

### Big Brother Africa 4

Kaone lists his relationship status as "Single – and ok about it". Having studied Communication and International Relations, he is currently an intern principal Youth Officer. He relaxes by sleeping, watching TV and taking part in slam poetry sessions. Kaone thinks the most beautiful place in Botswana is the Okavango Delta and draws inspiration from Sir Seretse Kgama because he was "an original!" Kaone entered Big Brother Revolution for the money, exposure, to learn and to have fun. When asked what he would miss most about the ‘outside world' once he enters the house, he replied "to do what I want, when I want." He says his worst habits are smoking and being unemotional and promises Big Brother viewers that he'll keep them on the edge of their seats because "I am the Revolution."

**Age:** 26

**Describe yourself in 5 words:** Open, friendly, driven, respectful, creative

**Favourite Musicians:** Jay-Z, Kanye West, Crespo

**Favourite Books:** Anything by John Grisham & Robert Ludlum

**Favourite Movies:** Bruce Almighty, Boys 'n the Hood

### Big Brother Africa 5

In Big Brother Revolution, 26-year-old 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 trouble". Another thing that Kaone dislikes is: "judging a book by its cover. It can make one miss the gold, people always make the wrong conclusion." And while he rarely argues, he says that inconsiderate people do make him angry. Listing his good qualities as thinking, wordsmith, poet, fashion designing and people skills, Kaone says that one irritating quality he has is that sometimes he gets too technical and that: "Sometimes I make a big meal off small things." He says the best advice he has ever been given came from his dad who told him to never forget where he comes from. 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 this year is to be more serious about wanting to win the money and "trust the housemates less than I did the first time around." And summing up, Kaone says he'd like his Big Brother experience to be financially motivating, fun, crazy, adventurous and unforgettable.

## Housemate History

### Housemate Status

**Big Brother Africa 4**

**Big Brother Africa 5**

### Total Nominations Received

**Big Brother Africa 4**

**Big Brother Africa 5**
Cherise Makubale

**Position Finished In:** | 1st (out of 12)

**Cherise Makubale**, simply known as **Cherise**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Zambia during the first season of the show where she was announced the winner of the competition on Day 106 after receiving 6/13 votes to win.

## About Cherise

### Big Brother Africa 1

**Name:** Cherise Makabale

**Gender:** Female

**Age:** 23

**Height:** 1.74m

**Nickname:** Cherry

**City of Residence:** Kitwe

**Occupation:** Manager's Assistant in an Import & Export Company

**Relationship Status:** Single

**Education:** Advanced Certificate in Purchasing and Supply (NIEC School of Business Management)

**Hobbies:** Watching movies, Reading

A first runner-up in Miss Independence 2002, this 23-year-old manager's assistant has a bubbly personality and is a great communicator with good negotiation skills. She describes herself as young and energetic and someone who loves a challenge. She enjoys meeting new people and loves to laugh and joke. She says, "I'm proud to be an African, we have a beautiful landscape surrounded by relaxing attractions, not forgetting the different cultures and ways of life". Described as talkative by her close friends, she says she can't help herself because once she meets new people she likes to talk a lot to get to know them better. She rates herself as a thinking, creative and memorable person who is looking forward to her time in the Big Brother Africa house.
Abby Plaatjes

**Position Finished In:** | 8th (out of 12)

**Abergail Brigette Plaatjes**, simply known as **Abby**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented South Africa during the first season of the show where she became the fifth housemate to be evicted on Day 84 after receiving 11/13 votes to evict.

## About Abby

### Big Brother Africa 1

**Name:** Abergail Plaatjes

**Gender:** Female

**Age:** 25

**Height:** 1.63m

**Nickname:** Abby

**City of Residence:** Johannesburg

**Occupation:** Fraud Consultant

**Relationship Status:** Single

**Education:** Diploma in Public Relations and Business Communication (Damelin School of Business, RSA)

**Hobbies:** Reading, Swimming, Laughing, Dancing

Truly and proudly South African, Abergail describes the country as colourful, vibrant and healing. She says having such a variety of cultures is spectacular as is the way of life in SA. Her favourite place is visiting God's Window in the Mpumalanga because it is so serene and that "until everyone goes there they will never understand how appropriate its name is". Having travelled to Washington, New York State and seen the whole of the East Coast, New York is definitely her one of her favourite places. She gets irritated when asked the same question too many times as well as being disturbed when she busy. People who allow themselves to act stupid occasionally while adding 'spice' to stories make her laugh. Asked what she would take into the Big Brother Africa house, she highlights her Iyanla Vanzant book. She describes as funny, entertaining and something that will keep her "on track".
Pokello Nare

**Position Finished In:** | 13th (out of 28)

**Pokello Nare**, simply known as **Pokello** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Zimbabwe during the eighth season of the show where she became the sixteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 56 after receiving 2/15 votes to save.

## About Pokello

### Big Brother Africa 8

Harare-born Pokello has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communications and owns a luxury shoe boutique. She enjoys pasta, spaghetti bolognaise and prawn cocktail. She describes herself as “dynamic, captivating, intelligent, beautiful & hilarious” and says that the best thing about her is that she’s head-strong and a woman of real substance. “When I speak, I speak with depth and confidence,” she says. She admires people who are selfless and filled with humility and modesty, disliking disloyalty and betrayal. Asked what viewers can expect from her, she says: “I am beautiful, intelligent, controlling and entertaining. I am funny and witty and I say the most humorous things. Pokello says if she wins the USD 300 000, she’ll buy a big house for her son and herself, send him to a full-time soccer academy in London and invest in her business.
Edward Moongo

*Edward* redirects here. For the housemate that shares the same first name, see Teddy Muthusi.

 **Position Finished In:** | 3rd (out of 25)

**Edward Moongo**, simply known as **Edward**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Namibia during the fourth season of the show where he finished in third place on Day 91 after receiving 1/15 votes to win. He is also Erastus's twin brother.

## About Edward

### Big Brother Africa 4

Public Relations Officer Edward has five sisters and two brothers. He’s single – “it’s complicated”, he says and his favourite memory is his mother teaching him everything a father should. He lives by the Oprah Winfrey epithet ‘if you doubt anything, don’t go for it’ and he dislikes inconsiderate people. Having grown up in Sweden, he would love to go back there someday to see his old neighborhood. Edward entered Big Brother for the challenge and the experience. He would also love to take the money back home to Namibia and promises viewers comedy and drama. He’s a fan of boxing and soccer and says the best places to visit in Namibia include the Fish River Canyon and Swakopmund.

**Age:** 33

**Describe yourself in 5 words:** Funny, flirtatious, sexy, kind, charming

**Favourite Food:** Oriental, traditional and seafood

**Favourite Actors:** Martin Lawrence, Dave Chapelle

**Favourite Musicians:** Wyclef Jean, Joss Stone
Keitta Massai

**Position Finished In:** | 9th (out of 35)

**Keitta Ossei Massai**, simply known as **Keitta** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Ghana during the seventh season of the show along with his partner, Mildred, where he became the nineteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 77 after receiving 2/15 votes to save.

## About Keitta

### Big Brother Africa 7

He was inspired to enter Big Brother StarGame by the challenge of living with different people and cultures. He was also interested to see how he would be able to stay in the house – and of course he has an eye on the money too. He's not worried about having Africa's eyes on him 24/7 and looks forward to challenging the different points of view of everyone on the continent. If he wins the grand prize, he'll start his own entertainment company to boost the Ghanaian and African music and fashion industries. Keitta describes himself as patient, kind, energetic and daring and thinks the best part of his personality is his ability to be patient and laid-back at certain times. He likes people who tell the truth and dislikes people who do things slowly, who don't make their point and who lie. He's on the show to get African recognition for his modeling career and his favourite previous Housemate is Karen, because she is "daring, and smart". His dad is a major influence on his life, teaching him respect, discipline, and kind-heartedness. He says the best thing about Africa is the unity of the people and says his favourite place outside of Ghana is the Ivory Coast, because the people are lovely and there are beautiful places to hang out.
Mzamo Chibambo

**Position Finished In:** | 4th (out of 25)

**Mzamose Chibambo**, simply known as **Mzamo**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Malawi during the fourth season of the show where she finished in fourth place on Day 91 after receiving 1/15 votes to win.

## About Mzamo

### Big Brother Africa 4

Mzamo is a student who has lived in Malawi, England, France, Mozambique and South Africa. She hates stereotypes and would love to visit the Greek islands. She says if she were to win the $200,000 prize, she would spend the money on a much-needed back operation for her mom, a long-overdue family reunion and a house. She said the best advice she ever received was from her mom and dad who advised her to finish her tertiary education. Mzamo says she is going to put the ‘Rev’ in ‘Revolution’ on Big Brother as she feels that she was always meant to be on the show.

**Age:** 24

**Describe yourself in 5 words:** Open-minded, beautiful, intelligent, energetic, wild

**Favourite Actors:** Chris Rock, Dave Chapelle, Jennifer Aniston

**Favourite Food:** Asian, Thai, Mexican, French and Mozambican

**Hobbies:** Hockey
Natasha Tonthola

**Position Finished In:** | 15th (out of 28)

**Natasha Annie Tonthola**, simply known as **Natasha** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Malawi during the eighth season of the show where she became the fourteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 49 after receiving 2/15 votes to save.

## About Natasha

### Big Brother Africa 8

Self-employed mom Natasha hails from Lilongwe. She entered Big Brother because she looks at it as being social, educational, entertaining and a platform for fame. Her favourite former housemate is Tatiana and says her family have been very supportive of her desire to be on the show. She describes herself as “fun, adventurous, flirtatious, crazy and sweet” and says that the qualities she likes most in herself are her patience, calmness, jokes and tolerance. She values patience, tolerance and kindness in others, but despises control freaks, liars and unfaithfulness. Her role models are Nelson Mandela and Oprah Winfrey, because both are natural-born heroes. Her favourite musicians include Mampi, Zahara, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Kenny Rogers and her favourite actors are Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. Her favourite part of Malawi is Livingstonia Beach and she believes the best thing about Africa is its unity, peace and friendliness of its cultures
Zainab Sheriff

**Position Finished In:** | 21st (out of 35)

**Zainab Sheriff**, simply known as **Zainab** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Sierra Leone during the seventh season of the show along with her partner, Dalphin, where she and DKB got disqualified on Day 29 for breaking the no violence rule.

## About Zainab

### Big Brother Africa 7

A model from Freetown – now based in Istanbul – Zainab is the youngest of eight sisters and four brothers. She likes to eat fish, rice, meat and cassava leaves and her favourite TV shows are Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Drop Dead Diva. Her favourite musicians are Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Toni Braxton and Brandy and she says Sarah Jessica Parker is her favourite actress "because she's fabulous". Zainab's role models are Naomi Campbell and her mother – "both great women". She says that her mom has had the greatest impact on her life because she is kind, practical and "the best person I have ever known". She describes herself as fun-loving, awesome, nice, happy and honest and says her best traits are her personality and her ability to be honest no matter what the situation might be. She says viewers should expect "fun, fun, fun" from her. "I'm the girl next door – a fun, sweet, nice girl," she says. She entered Big Brother StarGame because everyone she knows pushed her to – plus she thinks it will be lots of fun. She entered with partner Dalphin because they are best friends. "I chose her because of her personality – she is a fun-loving, kind-hearted and down-to-earth individual, and most of all, she has the potential to win!" she says. Zainab is honoured that Africa will be watching her every move in the house. "I am sure Africans are going to have so much fun with me. I love cameras and attention, so this is just me," she says. She hasn't watched much of previous seasons of the show, but says from what she has seen, Karen is her favourite former housemate. If she wins, Zainab will publish her book, based on a true story and launch a shoe line.
Liberia

**Number of Seasons Won:** | 0

**Liberia** is one of the seventeen participating countries of Africa. It has participated in only one of the nine seasons of Big Brother Africa. It made its debut in the seventh season.

## Seasons

Liberia has participated in the following seasons:

* Big Brother Africa 7

## Housemates

The following housemates represented Liberia in Big Brother Africa:

### Luke

Luke was a participant in Big Brother Africa 7 along with his partner, Yadel. He finished in 29th place after he became the fifth housemate to be evicted after receiving 1/15 votes to save on Day 14.

### Yadel

Yadel was a participant in Big Brother Africa 7 along with her partner, Luke. She finished in 30th place after she became the fourth housemate to be evicted after receiving 1/15 votes to save on Day 14.
Lucille Naobes

**Position Finished In:** | 11th (out of 12)

**Lucille Naobes**, simply known as **Lucille** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Namibia during the third season of the show where she became the second housemate to be evicted on Day 35 after receiving 11/13 votes to evict.

## About Lucille

### Big Brother Africa 3

**Name:** Lucille Naobes

**Age:** 21

**City of Residence:** Windhoek

Namibia’s Lucille Naobes is proudly Namibian and says that Namibians are always ready to help. She entered Big Brother Africa for the experience of it and says that audiences should watch her on the show because she ‘will surely make someone laugh or cry.’ A fan of reality TV, Lucille also enjoys the hit television series Ugly Betty. Having studied Travel and Tourism, she’d love to visit Monaco and lists a trip to London as one of the favourite experiences, specifically seeing Big Ben and the London Eye. Asked for describe her most embarrassing moment, Lucille is open and says, ‘Almost everyday I embarrass myself!’ She reveals that the best advice she was ever given was by a friend who said that ‘hate in your heart will only consume you.’ Proud of her achievement of hiking the Fish River Canyon, Lucille says that sometimes she is selfish and “may do anything to get what is mine.” A fan of musicians FreshlyGround and Malaika, Lucille says that her favourite movie is the quirky classic Moulin Rouge which stars one of her favourite actresses Nicole Kidman. Lucille is also an avid reader who says that reading is one way that she relaxes. Her favourite book is the emotional Angela’s Ashes.
Morris Mugisha

**Position Finished In:** | 6th (out of 12)

**Morris Herbert Mugisha**, simply known as **Morris** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Uganda during the third season of the show where he became the seventh housemate to be evicted on Day 70 after receiving 8/13 votes to evict.

## About Morris

### Big Brother Africa 3

**Name:** Morris Herbert Mugisha

**Age:** 29

**City of Residence:** Kampala

A photographer and model, Morris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as diplomas in Performing Arts and Media Studies. A father of one (a daughter), Morris is straight-forward about his dislikes of racism, war mongering, hypocrisy and failure. Most proud of the fact that he obtained a scholarship to finish his studies, the 29-year-old is aiming to pursue a Masters Degree soon. Morris says audiences should tune in to watch him on Big Brother because he’s team orientated and he plans to use the series to ‘elevate myself more in terms of my profession to tap into the international market.’
Motamma Sesinyi

**Position Finished In:** | 22nd (out of 28)

**Motamma Kelebogile Sesinyi**, simply known as **Motamma** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Botswana during the eighth season of the show where she became the seventh housemate to be evicted on Day 28 after receiving 0/15 votes to save.

## About Motamma

### Big Brother Africa 8

Motamma has a BSc in Agriculture and is currently studying further. Her favourite foods include pasta dishes and sorghum cooked in milk. Her favourite books are Secret of Fascinating Womanhood by Helen Andelin and Letters to My Children by Jonathan Jansen. She loves Rihanna and her favourite TV shows include Teen Mothers, Big Brother, Idols and Tyra. Motamma says her favourite place in Botswana is Maun. The best thing about Africa? The fact that it’s rich in resources. Her favourite place outside Botswana is Mauritius, because it appears peaceful and suitable for a romantic getaway. She says it feels ‘great’ that Africa’s eyes will be on her 24/7. She hasn’t watched previous seasons of Big Brother, but her friends and colleagues always kept her up to date. She says her favourite former housemate is Keagan because he knew nothing about Big Brother, stuck to his character and won.
Cleo Mulenga

**Position Finished In:** | 2nd (out of 28)

**Clementina Mulenga**, simply known as **Cleo** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Zambia during the eighth season of the show where she became the runner-up on Day 91 after receiving 4/15 votes to win.

## About Cleo

### Big Brother Africa 8

Cleo is from Lusaka. Single with a daughter, she is currently looking to further her studies beyond her Grade 12 certificate. She entered Big Brother because it’s something she’s always seen herself doing. “I have been trying to enter Big Brother since I was 21,” she says. “It looks fun, but it’s clear to see that only the strong personalities and characters go far”. Her role models range from her mother to Mother Theresa, Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Princess Diana. “They are or were all powerful women who are passionate about what they do and never give up, and put God first,” she says. Her proudest achievement is making it into the Big Brother house, because she has always known it would be the biggest step she would make toward reaching her goals and realising her dreams. Cleo describes herself as “friendly, loud, caring, blatant and loyal”, citing her favourite qualities as her patience, tact, obedience, domestication, humility and respect. She dislikes backstabbers, liars, immaturity and disrespectfulness and promises viewers “a lot of realness, a bit of comedy, a lot of singing and rapping, a lot of ME to the fullest”. Her favourite foods are pizza and chicken and her favourite TV shows include Generations, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Suburgatory, 90210, America’s Next Top Model, Gossip Girl and Desperate Housewives. She enjoys listening to Nicki Minaj, Pompeii, Beyonce and Bob Marley and her favourite actor is Michael Ealy because “he’s a good actor and he’s good to look at too!”.
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LK4 Lugudde

**Position Finished In:** | 26th (out of 28)

**Isaac Katwe Lugudde**, also known as **LK4** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Uganda during the eighth season of the show where he became the third housemate to be evicted on Day 14 after receiving 1/15 votes to save.

## About LK4

### Big Brother Africa 8

Towering over the rest of the housemates at 6 feet 5 inches, professional basketball player LK4, is from Kampala. Outside of his achievements on the basketball court, LK4 also has a CPA and a Degree in Marketing. LK4 was inspired to enter Big Brother by his teammates and friends and says he is excited to have Africa watching him. He says that viewers can expect him to make all the ladies fall in love with him, make viewers laugh. If he wins the grand prize, he’ll start building his basketball academy. He describes himself as “compassionate, sexy, conscious, comical and athletic” and his favourite personal quality is his confidence, saying that he’s “the direct reflection of God’s creation”. He likes people who are loyal, humble, confident, honest and intelligent, but dislikes “disloyal, jealous, envious individuals”. His proudest achievements so far are winning the national championship with his team in 2010 and representing his country in Olympic Qualifiers.
Dalphin Alexander

**Position Finished In:** | 28th (out of 35)

**Dalphin Alexander**, simply known as **Dalphin** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Sierra Leone during the seventh season of the show along with her partner, Zainab, where she became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 14 after receiving 0/15 votes to save.

## About Dalphin

### Big Brother Africa 7

Dalphin is a model booker from Freetown and has a BA degree. She is single, likes rice and cassava leaves and enjoys TV shows like Big Brother Africa, Inside Africa, The Tyra Banks Show, Tinsel and Jacob's Cross. Her favourite musicians include Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson and 2Face. Her favourite places in her country are Freetown, Aberden Beach and Hill Station and she says the best thing about Africa is that the entire continent is beautiful. "I love our culture and heritage and our people are down-to-earth," she says. She says Paris is her favourite place outside of Sierra Leone. Her role models are Beyonce and Mercy Johnson, because they have inspired her to work hard. Her parents and friends have had the biggest influence on her life and she says her greatest achievement was being admitted to University – a feat neither of her parents was able to achieve. She was inspired to enter Big Brother StarGame with her friend Zainab because her friends and model clients have always pushed her to do something on television. She and Zainab have been friends for about 8 years and have been through it all together. "She's real down-to-earth and crazy," she says of her partner. Dalphin says she won't lose her pride to win the game – and if she does win the grand prize, she would use the money to launch a TV show and help war-afflicted children in her country.
Richard Bezuidenhout

**Position Finished In:** | 1st (out of 12)

**Richard Dyle Bezuidenhout**, simply known as **Richard** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Tanzania during the second season of the show where he was announced the winner of the competition on Day 98 after receiving 7/13 votes to win.

## About Richard

### Big Brother Africa 2

**Name:** Richard

**Age:** 24

**Birthday:** August 10

**Gender:** Male

**Place of Birth:** Ilala

**Height:** 1.77m

**Occupation:** Student

If he won USD 100 000, Tanzanian housemate Richard says he’d spend it buying film equipment. The 24-year-old film student is passionate about making movies and considers filmmaker Peter Jackson is his personal inspiration. The only married contestant on Big Brother Africa 2, Richard would love to visit his wife’s hometown of Brandon in Manitoba, Canada to see “where and how see grew up”. Describing himself as a very entertaining person, the housemate says that he doesn’t embarrass easily and that his bad habit is that he is very loud in the morning, before any one else is fully awake. He plans to win Big Brother Africa 2 without losing his integrity and self respect. A lover of the natural beauty of East Africa, he says that his favourite memory is driving through the Ngorogoro Crater watching the different wildlife. He also says that the best places to visit in Tanzania are the Serengeti National Park and the coastal areas, especially Zanzibar.
Jesica Shikeva

**Position Finished In:** | 18th (out of 35)

**Jesica Shikeva**, simply known as **Jesica** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Namibia during the seventh season of the show along with her partner, Junia, where she became the twelfth housemate to be evicted on Day 42 after receiving 1/15 votes to save.

## About Jesica

### Big Brother Africa 7

Third-year Human Resources student Jesica says her favourite place in Namibia is Windhoek, because "you have a life there – you may go out and mingle as much as you want". She says the best thing about Africa is that "it's real – you don't come across fakeness" and her favourite place outside of Namibia is New York because if she lived there, she would have "had a lot of money and been famous by now". She entered Big Brother StarGame with her friend Junia because she is "a very flexible, fun and loving person. She doesn't take nonsense from anyone, so don't mess with her!" she warns. Jesica says she is fine with knowing that Africa will be watching her as she has no choice. If she wins the grand prize, she will give back to her community in her hometown of Karasburg – and buy herself a house and a car. She hopes to gain exposure from appearing on the show so that when she is finished with her studies, it'll be easier since people know her. Jesica describes herself as flexible, fun, smart, friendly and straight-forward. She dislikes people who are rude and disloyal, expecting them to be honest and friendly. The thing she likes most about herself is that she is honest, generous and friendly "at the same time". Her favourite actors are Gabrielle Union and Zac Efron and she enjoys the music of Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce. Her favourite book is The Day I Called Him Father and her favourite TV show and movies include Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The House Bunny and Stomp the Yard. Her name is spelt with one "s" instead of two. It was misspelt by home affairs when they registered her birth. She explained the details in an interview with TVSA blogger Segololo: "Jesica: (laughs) my name was misspelt by home affairs when my mother registered my birth. When my mom went back to fetch the birth certificate, she noticed the mistake but she decided to leave it. So my name is supposed to have to s’s like J-E-S-S-I-C-A. so on my birth certificate it is J-E-S-I-C-A."
Trezagah Elias

**Position Finished In:** | 12th (out of 26)

**Euler Elias**, also known as **Trezagah** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Mozambique during the ninth season of the show where he became the fifteenth housemate to be evicted on Day 56 after receiving 1/14 votes to save.

## About Trezagah

### Big Brother Africa 9

Hip hop singer Trezagah studied Civil Engineering. He doesn’t have a favourite food, because he says he loves eating and ‘I eat everything! The classic Hardy Boys books are his favourite, while he enjoys the Discovery and National Geographic channels on TV because he likes to ‘watch crocodiles and sharks attacking’. Trezagah was inspired to enter Big Brother Hotshots by watching previous seasons. He is both happy and nervous at the thought of having the continent’s eyes on him. He says the best thing about Africa is ‘the culture each country preserves’ and says his favourite place in Mozambique is Yofo Beach. He likes the Caribbean Islands because he’s a great fan of nature. His role model is Jay-Z, ‘because he knows how to dress, how to be on stage, how to behave and has good business control’. His parents have played an incredibly influential role in his life because they always showed him what was right and what was wrong. He describes himself as ‘happy, active, wise, serious and calm’ and says the best thing about himself is the way he treats people indiscriminately, saying he can ‘be a friend of a poor person or even a person that sleeps on the street’.
Nic Wangondu

**Position Finished In:** | 18th (out of 26)

**Nicholas Wangondu**, simply known as **Nicholas**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Kenya during the sixth season of the show where he became the eighth housemate to be evicted on Day 49 after receiving 2/15 votes to save.

## About Nic

### Big Brother Africa 6

26-year-old Nic is a television producer from Nairobi with a double degree: a Major in Film and Screen Production and a Minor in Human Resource Management. "Happily Single", he speaks Kiswahili and English and loves foreign films, thrillers and comedies. He says his favourite place in Kenya is the Masai Mara: "I love the peace and tranquility I experienced whilst there – I've never had such an experience before". The best thing about his country, according to Nic, is "the diversity of people and cultures – we have over 40 tribes and a large group of expatriates and 2nd generation Kenyans who find common ground". Nic entered Big Brother Amplified "to use it as a platform to gain some form of recognition of character among the African people and pursue my dream of entertaining Africa on a grand scale – the money wasn't a bad incentive too". He says that viewers should watch him because they'll not know what to expect from him. "I am cheeky, spontaneous, funny, intelligent and a good listener, plus I am a bit of a flirt, so that should get their attention when they tune in to watch this crazy guy from Kenya." If he wins, he'll invest wisely in his future and give his tithe to a good cause. His mother is his role model. He says of her: "a great part of my formative years were spent with my mother. I saw how strong she had to be, to be both mother and father to me at times, and what she went through as a single mother made her stronger and made me who I am today". She also gave him the best advice he has ever received: "suffer now, enjoy later".
Ernest Wasake

**Position Finished In:** | 21st (out of 26)

**Ernest Wasake**, simply known as **Ernest**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Uganda during the sixth season of the show where he became the fifth housemate to be evicted on Day 35 after receiving 3/15 votes to save.

## About Ernest

### Big Brother Africa 6

Ernest hails from Mbale in Uganda. He has a degree in Social Sciences, is single, and speaks English and Luganda. His role model is Diddy because "it's easy to see how successful a man who can't really dance or sing has made himself into a world-class brand that is bankable and desirable". Ernest entered Big Brother Amplified because he wanted an opportunity to showcase his personality on an African and world stage while sharing space with diverse people. If he wins Big Brother Amplified, he has plans to set up a fully-fledged Communications/Media Agency. Ernest likes spending time with people who are intelligent, fun-loving, and "outside the box" and says he can be "a little annoying" when he chooses to push people's buttons. He listens to bar lounge classics when he needs to relax and would love to visit Los Angeles – "it's the world's entertainment capital".
Yacob Yehdego

**Yacob Yehdego**, simply known as **Yacob**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Ethiopia during the fourth season of the show where he became the ninth housemate and the first pair (along with Hannington) to be evicted on Day 35 after receiving 5/15 votes to save. He later on returned during the fifth season of the show where he was sent to the barn on Day 35 before leaving the show on Day 50 due to failure of coping in the barn.

## About Yacob

### Big Brother Africa 4

At 6'4", Yacob is the tallest contestant on Big Brother Revolution. He is an Assistant Manager in a factory and has a BA degree in Communication. He is single and has one older sibling. Yacob regards his father as his role model because of his hard working ethic. Yacob says his bad habits are drinking and smoking and he'd love to visit Brazil because the women are sexy. He studied in California, where he lived for 5 years and likes listening to music, playing basketball and watching TV. Yacob entered Big Brother Revolution for the experience of a lifetime and promises viewers honesty during his time in the house. "I tell it how it is – the viewers will see the real Yacob in the house," he says. He says he will miss being free to drive around.

**Age:** 28

**Describe yourself in 5 words:** Funny, adventurous...

**Favourite TV Shows:** Scrubs, Seinfeld

**Favourite Food:** Chicken, spaghetti, Chinese, Indian and Ethiopian food

**Favourite Musicians:** Tupac, Jay-Z, The Roots, Akon

### Big Brother Africa 5

28-year-old Yacob became famous across the continent after his appearance on Big Brother Revolution. Recently based in Addis Ababa, where he was working in the family business, the 6.4ft Yacob says that his weirdest moment ever was: "Living in a house with a group of strangers for 5 weeks with cameras and microphones watching and listening to every moment. Knowing that millions are watching every minute." The self-confessed introvert, who says that he cannot live without his family's love and support, says that he dislikes sad, negative thinking people. He says that the thing that makes him laugh out loud is: "Unintentional humour... situations people are in that make them react." He says if his friends had to pick his worst qualities they would pick that: "Maybe I can't keep a secret and gossip to much... and that I'm single." 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 'bout... 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." And his new strategy in the house will be to: "Diversify and be cool with everyone in the house without picking alliances."

## Housemate History

### Housemate Status

**Big Brother Africa 4**

**Big Brother Africa 5**

### Total Nominations Received

**Big Brother Africa 4**

**Big Brother Africa 5**
Mampi Mukape

**Position Finished In:** | 27th (out of 35)

**Mampi Miriam Mukape**, simply known as **Mampi** was one of the seven possible moles for Big Brother Africa 2. Unfortunately, she wasn't voted to be in the house and as a result, she didn't carry her duty as a mole. She is also a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Zambia during the seventh season of the show as a celebrity housemate where she became the seventh housemate to be evicted on Day 21 after receiving 1/15 votes to save.

## About Mampi

### Big Brother Africa 7

Zambian R&B star Mampi has made her intentions for Big Brother StarGame clear: "nothing will stop me from getting what belongs to me – I am going all-out". The "Queen Diva" from Lusaka was inspired to enter Big Brother by her fans. "They know what I'm capable of doing and they know I am a go-getter who will raise my Zambian flag colours high," she says. She is looking forward to having Africa's eyes on her 24/7, where she'll show the continent how much of an entertainer she is. Mampi says the best thing about Africa is that it's a beautiful and rich continent with friendly and cultured people. Her favourite place in Zambia is the Victoria Falls, because she thinks it's beautiful and finds the water relaxing. Outside of her home country, she enjoys going to France, saying that it's a fun place to go on holiday. She sees her father as her role model, because he made her a strong, courageous, stubborn and successful woman. She cites God as a major influence in her life because he always delivers when she prays over something with all her heart. Describing herself as spontaneous, unpredictable, sexy and as a diva, Mampi likes good listeners and people who are friendly, funny and free-spirited. She dislikes people who brag about nothing and those who think they are better than others. She says that viewers can expect to see her involved in drama, commotion, flirting and dancing while she admits that she has a low tolerance for nonsense. Mampi's favourite food is nshima with beef and okra, she likes reading the Bible and "Gifted Hands" and enjoys watching Stricty Come Dancing, Idols and Life in the Fast Lane with Kimora Lee Simmons. Her favourite musicians are Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, D'Banj, 2Face, Ne-yo and Trey Songz.
Bayo Okoh

**Position Finished In:** | 7th (out of 12)

**Alexander Adebayo Adetomiwa Okoh**, simply known as **Bayo**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Nigeria during the first season of the show where he became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 91 after receiving 9/13 votes to evict.

## About Bayo

### Big Brother Africa 1

**Name:** Bayo Okoh

**Gender:** Male

**Age:** 28

**Height:** 1.8m

**Nickname:** Lexzy

**City of Residence:** Kaduna State

**Occupation:** Self employed in business

**Relationship Status:** In a relationship

**Education:** BSC Economics (University of Jos, Nigeria)

**Hobbies:** Cooking, Reading 'junk' magazines

Bayo Okoh is absolutely clear on what he'd like his Big Brother Africa experience to be. A determined young man, he wants the unique experience to be "wonderful, explosive, mind-blowing, exciting, lasting". He's confident that he will get on well with the South African housemate as he believes both countries have similar backgrounds. With this in mind, it?s not very surprising to discover that he, like so many others, ranks Nelson Mandela as an icon. Bayo says he admires the Nobel Prize winner's determination and willpower. Bayo enjoys both Nigerian and international entertainment and ranks Grammy-winners Missy Elliot and Ja Rule with local artists Lagbaja and Kwam 1 as favourite musicians. His favourite actresses are Sandra Bullock and Halle Berry and his favourite foods are pounded yam and egusi soup. An enthusiastic man whose greatest fear is to "not to make it in life", Bayo credits his mother for having a profound influence on his life.
Tanzania
Neyll De Brito

**Position Finished In:** | 23rd (out of 28)

**Neyll De Brito**, simply known as **Neyll** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. He represented Angola during the eighth season of the show where he became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 21 after receiving 1/15 votes to save.

## About Neyll

### Big Brother Africa 8

Neyll is currently studying at university, is single and works as an IT Productivity coach. He has a daughter and is from Luanda. He describes himself as “fun, entertaining, unforgettable, intense and unique”. His favourite food is prawn cocktail, he loves watching Big Brother and The Voice and enjoys the music of Craig David and Michael Jackson. His favourite actor is Tom Cruise, because he identifies with him. No surprise then, that one of his favourite movies is Mission Impossible! His favourite place in Angola is Mussulo Island because it’s a nice place to have fun and be with family and friends. Neyll says the best thing about Africa is its strong culture that can’t be compared to any other. His role model is his father because he was the person who inspired him and taught him to be a man. Neyll entered Big Brother to be on TV. He loves the Live Show and says he knows how to play the game. He also thinks it’ll be a great opportunity to meet new people and share ideas and cultures. He says viewers can expect surprises from him and get the chance to see the real Neyll. If he wins the big prize, he’ll give some money to charity and help his family.
Hilda Reiffenstein

**Position Finished In:** | 33rd (out of 35)

**Hilda Reiffenstein**, simply known as **Hilda** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Tanzania during the seventh season of the show along with her partner, Julio, where she became the third housemate to be evicted on Day 7 after receiving 6/15 votes to save.

## About Hilda

### Big Brother Africa 7

Hilda hails from Morogoro and is a saleswoman. She has a son and enjoys the novels of Sydney Sheldon and the book Memoirs of a Geisha. She enjoys watching The Vampire Diaries and Game of Thrones on TV and likes listening to Michael Jackson, Karolla Kinasha, Adele and Keri Hilson. Her favourite actors are Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry and she likes the Sherlock Holmes movies. Hilda was inspired to enter Big Brother StarGame by Biggie himself! "He seems to be a big challenge in the House and so I thought it would be fun to join him this time around and give him a special challenge. I can't wait..." she says. She's excited by the partnering format of this year's show as it will be filled with fun and entertainment – plus her partner Julio is her best friend. "He is charming, sweet and a very good listener, of course," she says. She says she will do whatever it takes to win the grand prize – including lying her way out of a tricky situation or "being the sweetest thing ever". She knows that Africa will be talking about her as soon as they see her on screen – which makes her excited. Her favourite Housemates from previous seasons are Tatiana, Richard, Karen and Elizabeth and if she wins, she will donate money to a charity she supports back home as a peer health educator to help them build a nice house – and then spend the rest on her son. She is hoping to make friends with the other housemates, enjoy the moment, and have good memories of her participation. She says that the best part of her country is Mount Kilimanjaro. Her parents have built a house at the foot of the mountain and it's the first thing she sees in the morning when she wakes up. Outside of Africa, her favourite places are Sweden – where she studied – and Denmark, where her father is from. Her mentor, Silvanus Mzeru, is her role model as he told her to be herself and to go for what she wants in life. Her mother is her biggest influence "because she has always picked me up when life was sour". She says that her greatest achievements are her son and the bar she runs, where her friends come around every day for a drink and some great African food.
Bertha Zakeyo

**Position Finished In:** | 7th (out of 12)

**Bertha Zakeyo**, simply known as **Bertha** is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Zimbabwe during the second season of the show where she became the sixth housemate to be evicted on Day 63 after receiving 12/13 votes to evict.

## About Bertha

### Big Brother Africa 2

**Name:** Bertha

**Age:** 28

**Birthday:** June 2

**Gender:** Female

**Place of Birth:** Harare

**Height:** 1.65m

**Occupation:** Lawyer, Public Relations Officer and Communication Consultant

Bertha spent a year in the USA as an exchange student when she was 16 and says the experience taught her to appreciate and love her home country. “I was an ambassador, a student, and a teacher. I had to learn about my people and teach others about my heritage. That changed my view of Zimbabwe and of Africa….then began my love affair with my continent.” Bertha says that she wanted to be on Big Brother Africa 2 because “my mother is a fan!” Further the law graduate encourages audiences to watch her on the show “because I am camera-genic, full of life, eloquent and a prankster.” However Bertha does say that she tends to be bossy and critical. A fan of the Springboks, the Stormers, Manchester United and Real Madrid, Bertha admires Oprah Winfrey because of the talk show queen’s ability to empower others to be better people.
Bhoke Egina

**Position Finished In:** | 22nd (out of 26)

**Bhoke Egina**, simply known as **Bhoke**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Tanzania during the sixth season of the show where she became the fourth housemate to be evicted on Day 35 after receiving 2/15 votes to save.

## About Bhoke

### Big Brother Africa 6

Bhoke is a popular face on Tanzanian television. The bubbly 26 year-old University graduate is also a huge fan of music and singing – though she is the first to admit that she can't really sing! Bhoke says her favourite places in Tanzania are Bagamoyo and Zanzibar because they are peaceful, beautiful and have amazing beaches. She says the best thing about her country is "peace – Tanzania is the most peaceful country ever!" She says her greatest achievement so far is being selected to be part of Big Brother Amplified – she entered the show because she wanted to see what it would be like to live life without any contact with the outside world and to challenge herself. She says viewers should keep an eye on her because she is unpredictable, fun, she'll keep them guessing and she's a great person to be around. Hollywood would be her first choice of places to visit as she'd like to see how movies are made. When she wants to relax, Bhoke enjoys just sitting on the beach.
Karen Igho

**Position Finished In:** | 1st (out of 26)

**Karen Igho**, simply known as **Karen**, is a former Big Brother Africa housemate. She represented Nigeria during the sixth season of the show where she was announced the winner of the competition on Day 91 (along with Wendall) after receiving 6/15 votes to win.

## About Karen

### Big Brother Africa 6

Karen was born in Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria – her favourite place in her country - and she is single. She speaks Hausa, Urhobo and English and lists her mother as her role model. She likes spending time with people who are similar to her - "fun, happy people" - and dislikes people who are boring, fake and dishonest. Her favourite housemate in previous Big Brother Africa series was Cherise because "she was real". Karen relaxes by "chilling with friends" and would love to visit Spain because "it is sunny, beautiful and exotic." She will most miss her family, friends and phone when she goes into the Big Brother house. If she wins Big Brother, she'd like to give some to charity and start her own NGO. When she was chosen to appear on Big Brother, she felt "lucky and shocked" and also very happy. She says audiences should watch her on Big Brother because she is fun, playful and friendly and will "say it like it is". Karen says that the best thing about her country is that "it is a happy, beautiful place."