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  • BBtitans: Nigerian food, eating pattern shocks me – Thabang

    BBtitans: Nigerian food, eating pattern shocks me – Thabang

    South African Big Brother Titans ex-housemate, Thabang Mazibuko, has expressed surprise in what and how Nigerians eat their food.

    Thabang said  he was shocked to find out that Nigerians eat “weird” foods.

    The 21-year-old said the cultural similarities and differences between South Africans and Nigerians came to him as a shock as he got to understand the Nigerian culture better after spending 65 days with Nigerians in the Big Brother Titans’ house.

    The 21-year old South African made this revelation during an interview with Hip TV.

    He said, “I learned about how rich in culture Nigeria is. I thought South Africa is place that is rich in culture and great history but Nigeria has so many different cultures, so many different traditions; they have a really rich history and that is something that I learned that I don’t know [before].

    “I learned about the different foods, food ethics and the way they eat food. I found out that in Nigeria they eat popcorn with sugar and peanuts [laughs]. That’s weird but okay, cool.

    “The biggest takeaway is that there are a lot of similarities between us and they things that we eat. But custard I think it is the same thing but we eat it as a dessert but they [Nigerians] eat it as breakfast. That was also pretty shocking.”

  • BB Titans: Winning the show has been a big surprise to me – Khosi

    BB Titans: Winning the show has been a big surprise to me – Khosi

    Big Brother Titans, winner,  Makhosazane Twala, popularly  known as Khosi, has said that she’s still shocked to have emerged the winner of the reality show.

    The South African Journalist was declared the winner of the show on Sunday, April 2, 2023 winning the top prize of $100,000.

    She however stated that she was yet to come to terms with her new status.

    While speaking at a press conference in South Africa, the Journalist and model noted that the reality has not dawned on her.

    “The reality of winning the show has not dawned on me.

    “Just this morning at my hotel, some people were trying to take pictures with me, and it caught me by surprise. It’s not something I’m used to.”

    When asked if she would share the prize money with fellow contestants, she jokingly said she would. Her response was greeted with cheers by the former housemates present at the media parley.

    Khosi also stated that her relationship with a fellow South African housemate, Thabang, was genuine.

    The relationship between the duo was one of the major talking points of the show.

    She said, “I did not play Kanaga (Jnr). Our relationship was genuine. I don’t know of the viewers saw it, but we had some really deep conversations.”

    She also stated that she liked another Nigerian housemate, Yemi Cregx.

    She said, “I really liked him even though it was not the perfect situation. He always lifted me up whenever I was down. The day he left the show, I felt really bad. I felt like I would be stuck in the house with people who didn’t like me, because he was the one person I trusted to give me good advice sometimes.

    “However, I had to remind myself that I am a strong and independent woman.”

    The journalist also stated that the show taught her many things about herself.

    Asked what her major strengths and weaknesses were, she said, “Some of my greatest weaknesses were being impatient and having a lot of self-doubt. When I was the ‘head of house’, I felt like I was not worthy of it.

    However, I have learnt to constantly keep going. While in the house, there were always obstacles. And, that’s the same thing that happens in real life. Things might not always go ones way, but one has to pull oneself up and face the challenges.

    “As for my strength, I always know how to put in a strong face. It was really hard for me, but every morning, I would get up and have a big smile on my face. But deep inside, I was struggling.”

    On how she would explore her strength outside the house, she said, “I need to know that I’m worthy of whatever opportunity I get. I have been crowned by Africa.”

  • Winner of first BBTitans, Khosi yet to come to terms with her victory

    Winner of first BBTitans, Khosi yet to come to terms with her victory

    Winner of the first Big Brother Titans (BBTitans) Makhosazane Twala, simply known as Khosi, has said that she is yet to come to terms with the reality of winning the show.

    She was declared the winner of the show on Sunday, April 2, 2023. With her win, she became $100,000 richer.

    She however stated that she was yet to come to terms with her new status.

    Speaking during a press conference, Khosi, who is a South African journalist and model, said, “The reality of winning the show has not dawned on me.

    “Just this morning at my hotel, some people were trying to take pictures with me, and it caught me by surprise. It’s not something I’m used to.”

    When asked if she would share the prize money with fellow contestants, she jokingly said she would. Her response was greeted with cheers by the former housemates present at the media parley.

    Khosi also stated that her relationship with a fellow South African housemate, Thabang, was genuine.

    The relationship between the duo was one of the major talking points of the show.

    Winner of first BBTitans, Khosi yet to come to terms with her victory

    She said, “I did not play Kanaga (Jnr). Our relationship was genuine. I don’t know of the viewers saw it, but we had some really deep conversations.”

    She also stated that she liked another Nigerian housemate, Yemi Cregx.

    She said, “I really liked him even though it was not the perfect situation. He always lifted me up whenever I was down. The day he left the show, I felt really bad. I felt like I would be stuck in the house with people who didn’t like me, because he was the one person I trusted to give me good advice sometimes.

    “However, I had to remind myself that I am a strong and independent woman.”

    The journalist also stated that the show taught her many things about herself.

    Asked what her major strengths and weaknesses were, she said, “Some of my greatest weaknesses were being impatient and having a lot of self-doubt. When I was the ‘head of house’, I felt like I was not worthy of it.

    However, I have learnt to constantly keep going. While in the house, there were always obstacles. And, that’s the same thing that happens in real life. Things might not always go ones way, but one has to pull oneself up and face the challenges.

    “As for my strength, I always know how to put in a strong face. It was really hard for me, but every morning, I would get up and have a big smile on my face. But deep inside, I was struggling.”

    On how she would explore her strength outside the house, she said, “I need to know that I’m worthy of whatever opportunity I get. I have been crowned by Africa.”

  • How 25-year-old journalist, Khosi won BBTitans

    How 25-year-old journalist, Khosi won BBTitans

    25-year-old South African journalist, Khosi brushed off competition from 24 housemates to emerge as the winner of the maiden edition of Big Brother Titans (BBTitans).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Khosi, born Makhosazane Twala, had revealed she was in the Big Brother Titans house for quick fame as well as the money.

    Khosi, who combines journalism, a career she was interested in when she was 8, with modelling, was full with excitement when she was declared winner of the reality TV show.

    She was declared winner jointly by the show hosts, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Lawrence Maleka.

    Khosi as a result, emerged the first BBTitans winner, defeating Kanaga Jr, who emerged first runner-up, while Tsatsii emerged second runner-up. She walks away with the grand prize of USD100 000 and other pecks attached.

    TNG reports Yvonne was the 3rd finalist to be evicted along with Ebubu and Ipeleng on Sunday.

    How final top 6 housemates rank:

    1. Khosi
    2. Kanaga Jr
    3. Tsatsii
    4. Yvonne
    5. Ebubu
    6. Ipeleng

    Following his eviction, Ebubu said, “I’m really happy, I have been able to make true friends.”

    Also, Yvonne appreciated her fans who voted for her in the course of the show.

    “I am hoping that the world is ready for me.

    “Big Brother’s house has really shaped me, I loved to be boxed up before now but the house has succeeded in opening me up,” she said.

    Tsatsii, meanwhile, expressed her excitement, having made it to the top three housemates  in the house.

    “Wow! Top three in the house! I am happy, I am grateful and I won’t take this for granted,  I didn’t know I was going to make it this far.

    “Now, I am more patient and understanding and I have families among Nigerians now, I am happy,” she said.

    Recall that the maiden edition of BBTitans premiered on 15 January 2023, following a virtual audition that was held from 6 to 22 October 2022.

    On Day 0 of the show, 20 contestants entered the house, evenly split by country and gender. On Day 4, four more contestants entered the house.

    Housemates were later put into pairs until Week 7. Each pair would have a male and a female and have both countries represented.

    The housemates are Khosi, Kanaga Jr, Tsatsii, Yvonne, Ebubu, Ipeleng, Thabang, Blaqboi, Justin, Miracle OP, Nana, Blue Aiva and Nelisa.

    Others are Yemi Cregx, Juicy Jay, Olivia, Marvin, Yaya, Jenni O, Mmeli, Jaypee, Lukay, Sandra and Theo Traw.

    Big Brother Titans is the joint South African and Nigerian edition of the Big Brother franchise. The 2023 edition was themed “Ziyakhala Wahala”.

  • BREAKING: Khosi wins Big Brother Titans

    BREAKING: Khosi wins Big Brother Titans

    Khosi, a 25-year-old South African journalist, has won the maiden edition of Big Brother Titans, tagged BBTitans.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Khosi emerged as winner of the reality TV show on Sunday as announced by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

    She brushed off competition from Kanaga Jr, who emerged as first runner-up of BBTitans with Tsatsii as second runner-up of the TV show.

    As winner of the show, Khosi walked away with the grand prize of USD100,000.

    The special edition of the Big Brother franchise featured 24 housemates from Nigeria and South Africa in one house.

    Popular Mzansi host, Lawrence Maleka joined BBNaija host, Ebuka to co-host BBTitans.

  • BREAKING: Khosi, Kanaga Jr, Tsatsii are BBTitans top 3

    BREAKING: Khosi, Kanaga Jr, Tsatsii are BBTitans top 3

    The trio of Khosi, Kanaga Jr and Tsatsii have emerged as the top three finalists of Big Brother Titans.

    This is following the eviction of Yvonne, who made top 4, following the eviction of Ebubu, who made top 5.

    When asked what was going through her mind, Yvonne said: “I think I won the money, making it to the final”.

    She went further to say: “The experience shaped me.

    “Before going into the Big Brother house, I was that person that boxed herself but now, I am more open”.

  • BREAKING: Ebubu evicted from Big Brother Titans

    BREAKING: Ebubu evicted from Big Brother Titans

    Housemate Ebubu has been evicted from the Big Brother Titans with Yvonne, Kanaga Jr, Tsatsii and Khosi emerging as the top four finalists of the BBTitans.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ebubu, one of two Nigerians who made top 6, was evicted on Sunday during the live grand finale of the show.

    Shortly after he was evicted, Ebubu said: “My experience was exceptional. It was different. For me, it was tougher mentally.

    “You have to be mentally but it was easy for me because I take my time to work out stuffs. However, I am happy I was able to make true friends I am confident I can call on”.

  • BBTitans: Ipeleng evicted as top five finalists emerge

    BBTitans: Ipeleng evicted as top five finalists emerge

    Following the eviction of Ipeleng, the top five finalists of #BBTitans are Ebubu, Khosi, Kanaga Jr, Yvonne and Tsatsii.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ipeleng was the first to be evicted of the final 6 housemates on Sunday during the live grand finale show.

    Speaking shortly after she was evicted, Ipeleng said: “My experience in the house was quite beautiful. I enjoyed every bit of it”.

  • BBTitans: Six finalists emerge

    BBTitans: Six finalists emerge

    Following Sunday’s night live eviction show, six (6) finalists have emerged in the ongoing Big Brother Africa reality TV show tagged BBTitans.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ebubu, Ipeleng, Kanaga Jnr, Khosi, Tsatsii and Yvonne emerged as the 6 finalists with nine housemates left, and six up for eviction on Sunday night.

    After 10 weeks in the Big Brother house, three of the Big Brother Titans housemates up for eviction were eventually evicted. They are Justin, Thabang and BlaqBoi.

    Upon being eviction, BlaqBoi said he would be open to seeing how his relationship with Blue Aiva goes outside the show as he disclosed that Nana was a mere friend.

    He said for sentimental reasons, he would be rooting for either Kanaga or Khosi to emerge eventual winner of the show.

    “For Khosi, I love her ideas and Kanaga is my boy so with any of them am good,” he said.

    Thabang on the other hand said: “I didn’t have a strategy coming into the show, I was myself,

    “Myself and Khosi started off as friends and later started enjoying each other’s company. With a couple of conversations we had, we will see what happens after the show”.

    With one week left to the end of the show, the six housemates left are to compete for the grand prize of US$100,000.

  • BBTitans: Justin, Thabang, BlaqBoi evicted

    BBTitans: Justin, Thabang, BlaqBoi evicted

    After 10 weeks in the house, three of the Big Brother Titans housemates, Justin, Thabang and BlaqBoi have been evicted from the show.

    This was announced by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Lawrence Maleka, hosts of the show, during the Sunday night eviction session.

    Upon being evicted, BlaqBoi said he would be open to see how the relationship between himself and Blue Aiva goes outside the show as he disclosed that Nana was a mere friend.

    He said for sentimental reasons, he would be rooting for either Kanaga or Khosi to emerge eventual winner of the show.

    “For Khosi, I love her ideas and Kanaga is my boy so with any of them am good,” he said.

    Thabang on the other hand said “I didn’t have a strategy coming into the show, I was myself,

    “Myself and Khosi started off as friends and later started enjoying each other’s company. With a couple of conversations we heard, we will see what happens after the show”.

    One week to the end of the show, six housemates are left to compete for the grand prize of US$100,000.