House Mates of Big Brother Africa Revolution 2009 (BBA).

Age 25, Uganda, Kampala, Marketing Consultant.

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Biography Phil has a BSc in Industrial Chemistry and is single. One of 5 children, he lists his Dad as his role model. Phil enjoys swimming, reading, hanging out with his friends and traveling. He relaxes by watching a great cartoon or reading a good book. Phil would love to visit Venice because he’s amazed by the idea of a city on water. His worst habits are biting his nails and letting his ego get the better of him. Phil says fans should tune in to Big Brother Revolution because “every day I will give them the Revolution they’ve been.

33, Namibia, Windhoek, Public Relations Officer.

Public Relations Officer Edward has 5 sisters and 2 brothers. He’s single – “it’s complicated”, he says and his favourite memory is his mother teaching him everything a father should. “I live 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 and says he would love to take the money back to Namibia.

23, Uganda, Kampala, Student.

Single games shop owner Hannington has a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. He is most proud of his business achievements and the best advice he received is ‘always follow your heart’. Hannington would love to visit the moon ‘because it’s out of this world’. His hobbies include playing basketball, watching movies, listening to music and swimming.

31, Zimbabwe, Mutari, Student.

Student Itai is currently studying towards his Master’s Degree in Peace and Governance. He is a keen public speaker who says his worst habits include stealing glances at himself in the mirror and going round in circles before getting to the point. Itai says that viewers should tune in to Big Brother Revolution to watch him because he is “a peculiar dude with a unique story to tell”. If he won USD 200 000, among other things, he would spend the money on travelling to London, LA, New York and Paris. More Pictures.........

22, Kenya, Nairobi, Developer.

Mr. University Kenya 2009 winner Jeremy has more than just looks going for him – he’s currently studying towards a BSc Degree in Telecommunication and Information Technology plus accounts. He admires Richard Branson because he makes money doing things that he loves. He is proud to be Kenyan because of the resilience of the people and their ability to move on from hardships. Jeremy entered Big Brother Revolution because it presented him with a chance to do something new and unconventional.

26, Botswana, Kanye, Principal Youth Officer.

Kaone lists his relationship status as “Single – and ok about it”. He studied Communication and International Relations, and he’s currently an intern principal Youth Officer. Kaone has said that once entering The House, the one thing he would miss about the ‘outsisde world’ is doing what he wants, when he wants to. His worst habits are smoking and being unemotional, but he promises Big Brother fans that he’ll keep them on the edge of their seats because “I am the Revolution. ”

27, Nigeria, Jos, Entertainer.

27- year- old entertainer Kevin has a BA in English Language and has 7 siblings. He’s proud to be Nigerian because Nigerians stand out and survive any situation – “which is why you’ll find a Nigerian almost anywhere. ” A Manchester United fan whose hobbies include rapping, Kevin would like travel to Hollywood to see a movie in the making there. If he wins Big Brother Revolution, Kevin will spend his money on creating an entertainment empire and will share some of it with friends and family who have stood by him.

23, Mozambique, Maputo, Leonel.

Single IT administrator Leonel is proud to be the first Mozambican in Big Brother Africa. He says the best thing about Mozambicans is their kindness and he’s proud of his country for its strong culture. The best advice he ever received was “study hard”, courtesy of his cousin. Leonel is passionate about capoeira and says he’ll miss his capoeira students, his daily routine and his friends most when the Big Brother doors close. Sometimes forgetful, Leonel dislikes false people.

21, South Africa, Johannesburg, 1st year Media Diploma Student.

21- year- old Quinn is a single1st year Media Diploma student from Johannesburg. A footballer who has represented his province, he says that Bafana Bafana make him proud to be South African. He’d love to visit Brazil – “the land of the samba” – and says his worst habit is hogging the bathroom. Quinn entered Big Brother Revolution for the experience and to learn more about other African cultures. “The things from the outside world I’ll miss most are Facebook, my cellphone, TV, radio, friends and my mom’s cooking! ”

18, Kenya, Mombasa, developer.

Multi- talented advertising copywriter, voice- over artist and broadcaster Teddy has a BA in International Relations from the United States International University in Nairobi. He says the best thing about Kenyans is their spirit of resilience and rates the Masai Mara as the best place in his country to visit. Pessimists and whiners really irk him, while he says falling in love too quickly is one of his bad habits. Teddy says viewers should watch him because of the unexpected twists he’ll bring to the house and because he’s always entertaining.

34, Ghana, Accra, Web developer.

A father of 2 girls, LLB student Wayoe lists his greatest achievement in life as making it into the Big Brother house. Wayoe enjoys talk shows and soap operas and lists history books as his favourite type of book. Wayoe is proud of his country because it is the gateway to Africa and says the best thing about Ghanaians is their hospitality. If he wins Big Brother Revolution, he plans to spend the money on his education and profession, his musical talents and for charity.

28, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Assistant Manager.

At 6’4”, Yacob is the tallest housemate on Big Brother Revolution. He is an Assistant Manager in a factory and has a BA degree in Communication. He says his bad habits are drinking and smoking and he’d love to visit Brazil because the women are sexy. He likes listening to music, playing basketball and watching TV. Yacob entered Big Brother Revolution for the experience of a lifetime and promises honesty during his time in the house. “I tell it how it is – the fans will see the real Yacob in the house, ” he says.