Big Brother: Who is who in the house?

Reality television show addicts will be glued to their screens on Sunday evening as the continent’s biggest reality show kicks off in South Africa. Big Brother Africa brings contestants from selected countries to live together in an isolated house while trying to avoid being evicted by viewers and ultimately winning the grand prize of $300,000. And for season 9, Rwanda has been included for the first time although its participation came with sweat. Days leading to the official opening of the show, Rwanda was dropped because of what officials termed as “logistical constraints”. However with the show being postponed due an unfortunate firewhich gutted the BBA house, organisers had more time to sort out the problem and ultimately; actor, model and musician Frankie Joe together with comedian and radio presenter Arthur Nkusi, were selected to represent Rwanda after successfully going through auditions. This week, The New Times’ Dean Karemera introduces all the 26 contestants. Goitse, Botswana Description: Carefree, free-spirited, fun, energetic and motivated. Goitse. (Courtesy) Idris, Tanzania Description: Smart, charming, funny, flirty and creative. Idris. (Courtesy) Alusa, Kenya Description: Doesn’t enjoy people who ‘emit negative energy’. Alusa. (Courtesy) Ma’m Bea, Ghana Description: Bubbly and patient, loves cooking, sketching and dressing up. M’am Bea. (Courtesy) Lilian, Nigeria Description: Prefers chilling with the boys, very friendly, makes people happy but can be hot tempered. Lilian. (Courtesy) Kacey Moore, Ghana Description: Punctual and calm. Kacey Moore. (Courtesy) Luis, Namibia Description: Has a phobia for needles, snakes and gaining weight. Louis. (Courtesy) Trezagah, Mozambique Description: Happy, active and wise. Trezagah. (Courtesy) Tayo, Nigeria Description: Confident, real and emotional. Tayo. (Courtesy) Sipe , Malawi Description: Strong minded and considers herself a “King”. Sipe. (Courtesy) Sheilla, Botswana Description: The vintage clothing lover prefers beauty over brains because beauty radiates a positive character. Sheilla. (Courtesy) Arthur, Rwanda Description: Funny, humorous, social and humble. Arthur Nkusi. (Courtesy) Mr 256, Malawi Description: Would rather lose the money at the expense of being himself. Mr 256. (Courtesy) Butterphly (24), Zimbabwe Description: Feisty, mysterious, fun-loving, witty, compassionate and humble. Butterphly. (Courtesy) Sabina, Kenya Description: Open and various personalities. Sabina. (Courtesy) Resa, Zambia Description: Unique, colourful, hyper, open-minded and spontaneous. Resa. (Courtesy) Esther, Uganda Description: Meek, bubbly, creative, truthful and loving as well as friendly and outgoing. Esther. (Courtesy) Laveda, Tanzania Description: Go-getter. Her personal motto is to “live everyday like it were it is your last.” Laveda. (Courtesy) Permithias, Namibia Description: Easy-going, open-minded and like fun. Permithias. (Courtesy) Nhlanhla, South Africa Description: Crazy, eccentric, narcissistic, energetic and spiritual. Nhlanhla. (Courtesy) JJ, Zimbabwe Description: An entertainer and laid back person. JJ. (Courtesy) Samantha, South Africa Description: Adventurous, random, witty, caring and honest. Samantha. (Courtesy) Macky2, Zambia Description: Natural entertainer determined and over confident. Macky2. (Courtesy) Mira, Mozambique Description: fierce, intelligent and very confident. Mira. (Courtesy) Ellah, UgandaDescription: Charismatic, bitchy, outspoken, loving and sophisticated. Ellah. (Courtesy) Frankie, Rwanda Description: Enthusiast, truthful and adventurous. Frankie Joe. (Courtesy)

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Big Brother: Who is who in the house?