TONED WITH A DIFFERENCE
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| Idris Tanzania Age 21
Idris is a photographer from Arusha in Tanzania. His
favourite books are “anything by Dan Brown” and he enjoys watching The Colbert
Report, Drunk History, The Daily Show and The Ellen Degeneres Show on TV. His
musical tastes are quite varied: Chris Brown, Michael Jackson, Usher, Ed
Sheeran, Sam Smith, Lana Del Ray and Nina Simone are his favourites.
Idris says he
doesn’t have one specific role model, choosing instead to take the best from
every successful person he meets. That said, his Mom has influenced his life
most. He’s most proud of the respect he’s earned by showcasing his skill and
creativity in photography.
He was inspired
to enter Big Brother Hotshots because he wants to inspire people and make a
name for myself in the process,’ he says. He feels “thrilled, excited and accomplished,
totally special” that the continent will be watching him on the show and
describes himself as “smart, charming, funny, flirty and creative”.
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Goitse – Botswana. Age 22
Bachelor of Fine Arts theatre student Goitse hails from Mahalapye in Botswana.
“Home, Sweet Home” is her favourite place – “the comfort, a home-cooked meal
and my family just make it my favourite”, she says.
She says the best thing about
Africa is its history: “It’s so rich with history of what our forefathers have
gone through”. South Africa is her favourite place outside of Botswana because
she has “met great people there who have become family. They also have a range
of interesting official languages”, which are similar to those in Botswana.
Goitse says she entered Big Brother
Hotshots for the adventure. “People from different countries in Africa, all
under one roof, no contact with the outside world in any way? Now that’s
amazing!” she says. In her quest for the prize, she won’t pretend to be someone
she’s not and if she wins, she’ll use the money to open a dance studio. “That
will be a dream come true,” she says. “I haven’t decided on what else.”
She says her mom is her role model
– “she’s a fighter and a survivor. She’s been through a lot of hardships, but
she stands tall and strong. She always pushed me to be the best I can be, no
matter how challenging it can get.”
Goitse describes herself as “carefree, free-spirited, fun, energetic and motivated”. 
Esther Uganda Age 23: Pint-sized
student Esther hails from Uganda’s Nsambya. She says she entered Big Brother
Hotshots to connect with people from different countries, and to help her
expose her talents, something she sees as “a very big inspiration”. She’s
looking forward to giving Africa the chance to see her “true self” and
describes herself as “meek, bubbly, creative, truthful and loving”. Esther
likes the fact that she’s “bubbly, friendly and outgoing”.
Her favourite
foods are mashed potato and chicken tikka masala, her favourite book, Rich Dad,
Poor Dad and her favourite musician, Rihanna. She likes The Wendy Williams Show
and her favourite actress is Zoe Saldanha. Esther says that Jinja is her
favourite place in Uganda, which she describes as “the pearl of Africa”.
Outside of her home country, she sees California as “the place of dreams and
fun”.
The most
influential person in Esther’s life is her brother Fred, because “he has been
there for me and he always will be”.
Esther promises
viewers “unique skills, entertainment and being myself always”. If she wins,
she plans to invest some of the money, donate some to charity and support her
family and career.
Goitse is from Botswana and she’s “happy to entertain you.” With a
street-smart fashion style and a personality she describes as “vibrant, bold
and outgoing,” she is sure to be another exciting addition to the house.
Esther: With her sparkling personality, Esther from Uganda looks set to
shine inside the Big Brother house. She says she’s very funny and can make
people laugh.
Idris is a photographer from Tanzania, filled with positive energy. He
admits to having a strategy, hoping that his fellow housemates will turn to him
“when they want to be inspired or when they feel down.”
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