Washiriki Big Brother Afrika 2009 (2)

Jeremy wa Kenya

Teddy wa Kenya

Lionel wa Msumbiji

JEREMY – KENYA

Age: 22

Describe yourself in 5 words: Competitive, passionate, fun, energetic and analytical

Favourite TV Shows: Heroes, The Practice, America’s Best Dance Crews, Scrubs

Favourite Musicians: Nameless, Amani

Favourite Actors: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe

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 takes 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, unconventional and extraordinary.

Asked how he would spend USD 200 000 if he wins, he says, “Wow, I don’t really know.”
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TEDDY - KENYA

Age: 34

Describe yourself in 5 words: Intelligent, Extrovert, Entertaining, Creative, Assertive

Favourite Musicians: Jay-Z, Kanye, Ciara

Favourite Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Favourite Food: Roast Meat/Chicken, Ethiopian Bread , Curry

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.

Teddy says “my mom is my role model, because of her passion for life and optimism”.

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.

“If I win a reward challenge, I’d love my prize to be an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2010 Soccer World Cup Finals,” he says.

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LEONEL - MOZAMBIQUE

Age: 23

Describe yourself in 5 words: Positive, Energy, Emotive, Happy, Funny

Favourite Memory: My first overseas trip to Brazil

Favourite TV Shows: So You Think You Can Dance, Dexter, Big Bang Theory

Favourite Movie: Matrix

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.