THE journey to walk away with R2 million has started for Big Brother Mzansi contestants.
On Sunday, 21 January, the reality show’s season 4 premiered on Mzansi Magic, introducing housemates who will be on the screen 24/7.
This season, Big Brother Mzansi promises to show flames with their theme S’ya Mosha.
First to be introduced on the live show by BBM host Lawrance Maleka was Makhekhe, a self-confessed "ladies’ man" who came in already hyped, ready for "ukumosha".
Next up was Bravo B, insizwa yaKwaNongoma, who walked in spotting his traditional headpiece and prompting Lawrence to say: “Nawu umshado mantombazane!"
BravoB said he's looking forward to grabbing that R2 million prize since he fears being poor forever.
Sinaye from the Eastern Cape was the third housemate to walk in. He said his strategy for the game was to be the best version of himself that he could ever be.
Next was Mcjunior, who said the best person who knows him is his girlfriend and has a bad case of tropophobia.
Yolanda was the first woman to walk in the house. The model and insurance broker said she speaks seven languages.
Mpumi, ngwanyana wakoPitori, was the second female housemate welcomed. She promised nothing but entertainment because she was born to be a star.
“After God, fear Xhosa men," said the next housemate, Pale, looking prim in blue and revealed that she had told friends she was going on a work trip, but “Surprise!”.
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Next was Mali, who said she's all about securing the bag, and despite loving money, she said if she wins the R2 million grand prize, the first person she will spoil is her mother.
The ninth housemate was Willy. He said he wants to be seen from all angles in the house.
Smooth talker Jareed was next to grace the stage and he seemed to be a fan favourite, prompting Lawrence to ask, “Udume ngani wathandwa kangaka?” and Jareed said: “It’s the look. I put it on!”
The 11th housemate was Young Pappi, the "Hispanic lady killer", a content creator looking to make his mark on BBM with his wit and drama.
He was followed by Liema, a waitress, podcaster and singer who strutted her way to the stage and admitted being "nervous".
Lawrance continued introducing the next contestant, loud and talkative Mich, who was ready for "ukumosha".
He was followed by Sammy M, who said her strategy for the game was to observe and take advantage of other housemates’ weaknesses.
Living her life like it’s golden was Meelay, who said she was "bringing drama, sass and everything nice: to the house.
Self-confessed neat freak, Zee was the next housemate to be introduced, who was more excited than nervous to meet the other housemates.
Next was Chuenzaa, who said if they won the grand prize, they would take their mother, sister and BBM host Lawrence to the city of love, Paris.
Lerato followed with a grand entrance when she walked out on stage in a wedding ensemble, getting the studio audience to sing wedding songs.
Artist, musician and model Papaghost, in his white lace pants, was next and promised to deliver loads of energy every day.
Els made the number of housemates 20 and said he's looking for a tall gent with a great smile and face.
Lawrence introduced the "Disruptors", Neo, Taki and Fahima, making it 23 housemates going into the BBM house.
