Big Brother Titans, the most recent season of the African adaptation of the Banijay reality TV series, which began tonight with contestants from South Africa and Nigeria, is drawing praise from fans for its intriguing set design.
With its first episode airing today, January 15, the show BBTitans has received a lot of great feedback from online viewers.
The show’s co-presenters will be South African Lawrence Maleka and Nigerian host Ebuka Obi Uchendu, which the organizers have compared to a blend of Afrobeats and Amapiano.
Meet the BBTitans
Khosi
Name: Khosi
Age: 25
Location: Originally from KwaZulu-Natal, she lives in Johannesburg South Africa
Occupation: Journalist Khosi’s personality suits her journalism profession: she is talkative and open-minded. While adventurous, she is also self-aware.
Yemi Cregx
Name: Yemi Cregx
Age: 30 Location: originally from Ekiti State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Model, actor Tall, dark, and handsome Yemi Cregx is confident and outgoing. While he is a highly competitive individual, he’s also known for wearing his heart on his sleeve.
Juicy Jay
Name: Juicy Jay
Age: 24
Location: Eastern Cape in South Africa
Occupation: Semi-pro rugby player Charismatic and energetic, Juicy Jay loves to mingle and party. This proudly Xhosa man is highly competitive and loves living on the edge.
Olivia
Name: Olivia
Age: 22
Location: Originally from Imo State, Nigeria
Occupation: Aspiring actor Olivia is glam girl with a little bit of a wild side. The bold and daring aspirational actor is a big dreamer.
Nelisa
Name: Nelisa
Age: 25
Location: Originally from the Eastern Cape, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: TBC Nelisa is dynamite in a small package. She is lively and spunky. She also tends to wear her heart on her sleeve.
Blaqboi
Name: Blaqboi
Age: 26
Location: originally from Plateau State in Nigeria, now lives in Jos
Occupation: Content creator, aspiring filmmaker Cool, calm, and level-headed, Blaqboi is a great storyteller, so it comes as no surprise that he’s an aspiring filmmaker. He’s also charming, funny, and confident, with plenty of street smarts.
Mmeli
Name: Mmeli
Age: 24
Location: Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South. Africa
Occupation: Content creator, model Bred in the ‘Brow, Mmeli is fearless and street smart with a naughty streak. He has no qualms about what others think about him. He likes partying and is devoted to his bachelor lifestyle.
Nana
Name: Nana
Age: 22
Location: Originally from Kaduna State, Nigeria
Occupation: Entrepreneur While soft-spoken, Nana doesn’t conform to social norms. She comes off as timid but it may be a case of still waters run deep
Ipeleng
Name: Ipeleng
Age: 24
Location: Originally from the North West, now in the Gauteng province, South Africa
Occupation: Law Student Ipeleng has both a great sense of humour but also a shy side. She is close to her parents and has the utmost respect for them.
Marvin
Name: Marvin
Age: 28
Location: Originally from Port Harcourt in Nigeria, now in Texas, USA
Occupation: Chemical engineer/model
Marvin is a charismatic guy who comes from humble beginnings. The well-travelled adventurer is protective of those he loves. He says he is a cute boy with brains and a sense of humour to match.
Thabang
Name: Thabang
Age: 21
Location: Originally Soweto, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: Sports data analyst Big-voiced Thabang is a go-getter who knows his game. Charming and level-headed, he’s also in touch with his emotions, and his drive and focus doesn’t diminish his love for fun.
Jaypee
Name: Jaypee
Age: 26
Location: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation: Nurse, model Jaypee is a liberal lover of love and loves to take risks in this regard. To this end, a flirty confidence and an open mind serve her well.
Yaya
Name: Yaya
Age: 30
Location: Originally from the Eastern Cape, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: Plus size model Yaya is talkative and has a big, bold personality. She is quietly confident and matured and is not afraid to be vulnerable.
Ebubu
Name: Ebubu
Age: 28
Location: originally from Anambra State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Actor, model With his dynamic personality and street smarts, Ebubu is open-minded and interested in the world around and beyond him. Humour, resilience, calm, and determination also mark his personality.
Lukay
Name: Lukay
Age: 31
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Occupation: Sales executive Self-aware and brutally honest, Lukay is also highly empathetic and a traditionalist: he moved to KwaZulu-Natal to re-establish a relationship with his parents. His lovely smile is a marker of his vibrancy.
Jenni O
Name: Jenni O
Age: 24
Location: Originally from Imo State, Nigeria, now in the USA
Occupation: Health and safety specialist Spontaneous and spicy, Jenni O loves to talk. She’s a colourful daredevil with opinions and no time for nonsense.
Name: Tsatsii
Age: 24
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation: Engineering, biotechnology, microbiology student Tsatsii is cerebral and grounded yet equally curious about life. Her brains match her beauty.
Kanaga Jnr
Name: Kanaga Jnr
Age: 23
Location: originally from Abia State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Model, aspiring actor The athletic Kanaga Jnr is charming yet candid, expressive yet calm. He has a boyish charm, but is mature for his age, and is a sensitive young man who loves older woman.
Justin
Name: Justin
Age: 21
Location: East London, South Africa
Occupation: Photographer Easy-going Justin is generally fun and engaging. Happy-go-lucky, he loves to laugh, but he’s also that responsible friend.
Yvonne
Name: Yvonne
Age: 28
Location: Originally from Akwa Ibom State, now in Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation: Model, content creator Yvonne was made for the soft life and is used to getting what she wants. However, this pastor’s kid is also resilient and bold.