As the first edition of BBTitans kicked off on Sunday, January 15, 2023, a mix of 10 nationals each from Nigeria and South Africa have been ushered into the house by the hosts, Lawrence Maleka and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

Here are the 20 housemates

Name: Blaqboi
Age: 26

Location: originally from Plateau State in Nigeria, now lives in Jos
Occupation: Content creator, aspiring filmmaker
Cool, calm, and level-headed, Blaqboi is a great storyteller, so it comes as no surprise that he’s an aspiring filmmaker. He’s also charming, funny, and confident with plenty of street smarts.

Name: Ebubu
Age: 28

Location: originally from Anambra State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Actor, model
With his dynamic personality and street smarts, Ebubu is open-minded and interested in the world around and beyond him. Humour, resilience, calm, and determination also mark his personality.

Name: Ipeleng
Age: 24

Location: Originally from the North West, now in the Gauteng province, South Africa
Occupation: Law Student
Ipeleng has both a great sense of humour but also a shy side. She is close to her parents and has the utmost respect for them.

Name: Jaypee
Age: 26

Location: Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation: Nurse, model
Jaypee is a liberal lover of love and loves to take risks in this regard. To this end, a flirty confidence and an open mind serve her well.

Name: Jenni O
Age: 24

Location: Originally from Imo State, Nigeria, now in the USA
Occupation: Health and safety specialist
Spontaneous and spicy, Jenni O loves to talk. She’s a colourful daredevil with opinions and no time for nonsense.

Name: Juicy Jay
Age: 24

Location: Eastern Cape in South Africa
Occupation: Semi-pro rugby player
Charismatic and energetic, Juicy Jay loves to mingle and party. This proudly Xhosa man is highly competitive and loves living on the edge.

Name: Justin
Age: 21

Location: East London, South Africa
Occupation: Photographer
Easy-going Justin is generally fun and engaging. Happy-go-lucky, he loves to laugh, but he’s also that responsible friend.

Name: Kanaga Jnr
Age: 23

Location: originally from Abia State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Model, aspiring actor
The athletic Kanaga Jnr is charming yet candid, expressive yet calm. He has a boyish charm, but is mature for his age, and is a sensitive young man who loves older woman.

Name: Khosi
Age: 25

Location: Originally from KwaZulu-Natal, she lives in Johannesburg South Africa
Occupation: Journalist
Khosi’s personality suits her journalism profession: she is talkative and open-minded. While adventurous, she is also self-aware.

Name: Lukay
Age: 31

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Occupation: Sales executive
Self-aware and brutally honest, Lukay is also highly empathetic and a traditionalist: he moved to KwaZulu-Natal to re-establish a relationship with his parents. His lovely smile is a marker of his vibrancy.

Name: Marvin
Age: 28

Location: Originally from Port Harcourt in Nigeria, now in Texas, USA
Occupation: Chemical engineer/model
Marvin is a charismatic guy who comes from humble beginnings. The well-travelled adventurer is protective of those he loves. He says he is a cute boy with brains and a sense of humour to match.

Name: Mmeli
Age: 24

Location: Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South. Africa
Occupation: Content creator, model
Bred in the ‘Brow, Mmeli is fearless and street smart with a naughty streak. He has no qualms about what others think about him. He likes partying and is devoted to his bachelor lifestyle.

Name: Nana
Age: 22

Location: Originally from Kaduna State, Nigeria
Occupation: Entrepreneur
While soft-spoken, Nana doesn’t conform to social norms. She comes off as timid but it may be a case of still waters run deep.

Name: Nelisa
Age: 25

Location: Originally from the Eastern Cape, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: TBC
Nelisa is dynamite in a small package. She is lively and spunky. She also tends to wear her heart on her sleeve.

Name: Olivia
Age: 22

Location: Originally from Imo State, Nigeria
Occupation: Aspiring actor
Olivia is glam girl with a little bit of a wild side. The bold and daring aspirational actor is a big dreamer.

Name: Thabang
Age: 21

Location: Originally Soweto, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: Sports data analyst
Big-voiced Thabang is a go-getter who knows his game. Charming and level-headed, he’s also in touch with his emotions, and his drive and focus doesn’t diminish his love for fun.

Name: Tsatsii
Age: 24

Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation: Engineering, biotechnology, microbiology student
Tsatsii is cerebral and grounded yet equally curious about life. Her brains match her beauty.

Name: Yaya
Age: 30

Location: Originally from the Eastern Cape, now in Johannesburg, South Africa
Occupation: Plus size model
Yaya is talkative and has a big, bold personality. She is quietly confident and matured and is not afraid to be vulnerable.

Name: Yemi Cregx
Age: 30

Location: originally from Ekiti State in Nigeria, now in Lagos
Occupation: Model, actor
Tall, dark, and handsome Yemi Cregx is confident and outgoing. While he is a highly competitive individual, he’s also known for wearing his heart on his sleeve.

Name: Yvonne
Age: 28

Location: Originally from Akwa Ibom State, now in Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation: Model, content creator
Yvonne was made for the soft life and is used to getting what she wants. However, this pastor’s kid is also resilient and bold.