The Sunday Mail
The Chitungwiza-born and bred chanter believes that as someone who comes from the ghetto, she can socialise with different characters of people and still be able to get rid of them should they hinder her progress. Squanda, who is as controversial in real life as she is showbiz, said that BBA is for smart people and she rates herself among the smartest.
“BBA is for people that are intelligent and that is the reason why I know I will not struggle when I get into that house because I am smart. The reason why I am the best at what I do and I compete only with the best is because I am a smart lady,” said Squanda.
Squanda’s open interest in representing Zimbabwe in the reality show comes as the ninth edition of Africa’s biggest reality series has generated euphoria among fans, who want to know who will be Zimbabwe’s face in the show.
Said Squanda: “While I want to bring back home that prize money and develop my community and benefit those around me – I want to inspire every young girl who comes from the ghetto.
“I want every girl out there to always want to take every opportunity that comes their way. Big Brother is a big chance in life and young girls, single mothers, disadvantaged women out there should know that big opportunities are meant for them as well.”
However, while Squanda may have a desire to represent her country and is not making it a secret – she still has to go through the formal entry processes.
Unlike previous years, this year’s entry process is slightly different as potential house-mates are invited to come in their numbers for auditions in their respective country venues.
Auditions will take place at Meikles Hotel in Harare on July 12 and 13.
All persons over the age of 21, who are citizens of one of the participating countries and have a valid passport, can enter Big Brother Africa 9. If you are open-minded, bold and adventurous, that’s even better. Previous editions of Big Brother Africa have boasted huge cash prizes for winners and this will be no different as the prize money is US$300 000.
Africa Magic has always been associated with unearthing, nurturing and recognising talent from around the continent; and BBA Africa is one of the shows that have become known for transforming ordinary citizens into stars.
“We are very grateful and remain pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming response that the show has been receiving over the years. We look forward to the selection of our potential house-mates coming in large numbers to auditions at the specified venues and take that chance at being the next Big Brother star,” says M-Net Africa Regional Director (West Africa) Wangi Wa-Uzoukwu.
“The fact that the fans truly adore the show is all the motivation we need to keep it fresh and that is always made possible by the enthusiastic and fun-loving young Africans who will answer to Big Brother. We are raring to go and we know that this will definitely be another exciting season that is full of quality entertainment!” she adds.
Her sentiments are echoed by Endemol MD Sivan Pillay who says: “We have been producing this series for M-Net for a number of seasons now and as partners, together we have seen this show grow to the phenomenon that it has become.”
