Big Brother Mzansi will return for a brand new season, but this time with a twist.
This time the creators of the reality show have decided to combine it with Nigeria to call it Big Brother Titans. This will be the first time contestants from South Africa and Nigeria compete together.
Described as “a blend of two powerhouses,” the show will not be a Nigeria vs. South Africa show and will continue as usual with housemates locked down in a house for weeks and competing for the million-rand grand prize.
Big Brother Titans came together based on “how well both franchises have done,” said Nomsa Philiso, executive head of programming: M-Net Channels.
“Big Brother Titans meets a lot of our business objectives. As much as we are a South African company, we are truly very much an African company as we are in 54 countries. This particular show will be available in 46 countries, so it’s going to be big. We are going big in every way possible,” she said.
The head of marketing DStv Nigeria, Tope Oshunkeye, also described Big Brother Titans as “a blend of two powerhouses, Nigeria and South Africa.” Oshunkeye hopes to see cross-country collaborations as “this is not a Nigeria vs.South Africa show; there are many learnings we will all take from one another; in terms of food, dance, experiences, culture, and the spectacle as well”.
“Saturday night parties will continue to be a highlight, and so will the Friday night games,” Oshunkeye added.
The new season will hit our screens on 15 January 2023.
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