Ma'm Bea From Ghana

 

M'am Bea, Age: 25

M'am Bea has a diploma in Management Finance. Her favourite foods are yam and nkontomere stew, fufu, palm nut soup and jollof rice. She likes music by Sarkodie, Mafikizolo and D'banj.

Her favourite place in Ghana is Aburi Garden and she says the best thing about Africa is that "it expresses diversity through colour and we are not ashamed to exhibit that".

Outside of her home country, she loves South Africa because she believes “it offers opportunities for young people to study and become great people in the world’. Her role model is her mom, because “she is strong, humble, God-fearing and puts her family first” she says.

She entered Big Brother Hotshots because of her talent and "the unity of all African countries coming together as one to learn and share".

She also lists making it onto the show as her proudest achievement so far. "It will give me room to showcase my personality and influence young, gifted youth out there," she says.

Describing herself as a "driven and humble self-starter", M'am Bea says that viewers can expect her "true self, fashion sense, sense of humour, cooking skills, and intelligence" to shine through on screen.

The bubbly and patient Ghanaian lass is into cooking and sketching and really loves dressing up. She says the housemates will definitely love her cooking skills and friendliness.

Kacey Moore From Ghana

Kacey Moore, Age: 29

Born in Accra, Kacey Moore is married and has a daughter. He is a poet and songwriter. He enjoys banku and okro stew and says his favourite books are the Bible, the dictionary and the thesaurus. He likes Usher and Lauryn Hill's music.

He describes himself as a go-getter, as well as punctual, a leader, a creator and a voice. His favourite quality is punctuality which is important to himself and others.

Entering Big Brother Hotshots was purely a business decision for him, seeking exposure to the rest of the world. He promises viewers 'a real person with no fakeness'. If he wins the grand prize, he'll buy houses for his wife and mother and set up a recording studio so that he can record and release his album under his own label.

Kacey Moore promises to take Big Brother Hotshots to a new level with a strategy he calls a "secret strategy". The Ghanaian is annoyed by late-comers and prefers to steer clear of confrontation.

Love On The Beach: Elikem & Pokello Receive Their BBA Prize Package

 

At the end of Big Brother - The Chase last August, Ghana's Elikem serving his Zimbabwean girl Pokello breakfast in bed won the hearts of viewers as the Most Romantic Gesture, making him the Most Romantic Housemate of The Chase.

For this Elikem won a holiday package valued at USD 10,000 and chose to share the prize with his lady love Pokello.

The prize package included: A five-night, all expenses paid stay in a luxury room at the Sarova White Sands Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya, Two return air tickets courtesy of Rwanda Air as well as spending money.

Well, the lovebirds who go by the name "Polikem" are presently enjoying their romantic getaway courtesy of Big Brother.

The couple showed some serious PDA on a day out at sea... and looks like there's no stopping this soon to be married couple. Check out more photos from their vacation below..

Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ..... pic.twitter.com/tXRZwtNbbZ
— elikem Kumordzie (@ElikemTheTailor) August 7, 2014

Pokello 'Numb' After Elikem's Marriage Proposal

 

Zimbabwean Big Brother Africa star, Pokello Nare shared her joy with her fans on twitter about her boyfriend Elikem Kumordzie's marriage proposal to her.

The Ghanaian "surprised" Pokello on live television during the 2014 Ghana Music Awards with a "Will You Marry Me" question while the two were on the stage to present an award for Best collaboration of the year.

Pokello who seemed confused and shocked for a moment answered "Yes" and reached out for a lovable hug when Elikem got back on his feet. The auditorium echoed with cheers of joy before the couple proceeded to present the award.

She later shared her joy with her fans via twitter: "Those who know me, will tell you I'm very shy. I never saw such a proposal coming and I went numb because of where we were, all eyes on me!"

Those who know me, will tell you I'm very shy. I never saw such a proposal coming and I went numb becoz of where we were.all eyes on me!
— Pokello (@pokellosexxy) May 4, 2014

The love story between Elikem and Pokello started during their time at the Big Brother Africa 'The Chase' reality TV show where they were housemates.

Elikem and Pokello got even closer in the aftermath of the show with each paying visits to the others' home country Ghana/Zimbabwe to meet families and fans.

It would be recalled that Kevin and Elizabeth were the first couple to wed after they hooked in the Big Brother house. And now, it looks like Africa is set to have another BBA wedding!

Engaged! Elikem Proposes To Pokello At Ghana Music Awards

Yes, Big Brother Africa 'The Chase' lovebirds, Elikem Kumordzie and Pokello Nare may be getting married pretty soon. Elikem proposed to Pokello on stage at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards which held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) yesterday, May 3, 2014.

The two were on stage to present the award for 'Best collaboration of the year' when Elikem suddenly went down on one knee and popped the question, "will you marry me?". Surprised Pokello said "Yes!"

Well, congrats to them!!!

Elikem: I'm Ready To Tie The Knot With Pokello

 

Elikem Kumordzi, Ghana's representative at the 2013 edition of the Big Brother Africa reality TV show has told News-One that he is ready to tie the knot with his celebrity sweetheart Pokello Nare.

Amidst the ongoing tussle about who really owns the heart of the young fashion designer, Elikem seems to have chosen Pokello over Theresa Onnen - a Germany based fashion designer.

In an exclusive interview,  Elikem the Tailor told News-One that "if we are not already married then yes you will hear wedding bells soon."

There have been several news reports going back and forth over an alleged relationship between Elikem Kumordzi and Theresa with some speculating that she was pregnant for him. Some of the reports further suggested that the romantic relationship which erupted from the BBA reality show between Pokello and Elikem had ended.

But Elikem noted that, "It is just lies, I'm still with Pokello. We are still very strong and going. Theresa Onnen is a good friend of ours and a business partner."

"We do know Theresa but I'm not in a relationship with her and she is not pregnant for me. I don't know where all these things are coming from and I don't know why people will try and tarnish my image through something like that. Pokello is in Zimbabwe at the moment. She left about a week ago and I'm also going there in a couple of days," he added.

Meanwhile, Theresa, after publicly denying the pregnancy and relationship with Elikem, has, in another interview, threatened to make things difficult for Elikem.

"I will make things difficult for him. I am going to call my lawyers… I will pull everything out… I went to the studio because of him to protect him because of this Odartey Lamptey or whatever issue… so far I have been keeping quiet to protect him. I did everything he wanted me to do… If he is turning things around… I can do it worse," she warned.

By Nii Ogbamey Tetteh / News-One

Praye Tiatia Wants To Marry Selly

Big Jay of Praye fame is monitoring God, waiting for him to drop the appropriate date to marry his sweetheart Selly.

Selorm  Ghalley who shot to fame after featuring on Big Brother Africa (The Chase) in 2013 has been dating Big Jay for five years.

The two have consistently affirmed their love in the media and are proud, they have been able to stick together  despite their celebrity status.

"We are the only celeb 'couple' left in Ghana who are yet to get married", Big Jay noted.

Big Jay also known as Praye Tiatia, insists despite a long date, marriage is still firmly on the cards.

"Everyday I wake up I think about it. I mean for 5 years if am not planning to marry her, then I must be a fool", he said on Joy News on Multi TV's White Carpet entertainment show.

'Praye' meaning 'broom', a hiplife group comprised of Eugene Baah (Praye Ho Ne Ho), Steven Fiawoo(Praye Tiatia) and Nana Kwame (Praye Tenten). They  shot into fame when they won the maiden edition of Nescafe African Revelation contest in Ghana, and went on to win the West African grand finale.

Praye Tiatia's music partner Praye Honeho (Eugene Baah) is already married to Beverly Afaglo.

Nonetheless the award-winning hiplife star, Praye Tiatia says he doesn't "want to feel pressurised" because "God's time is the best".

According to the hiplife artiste, the two "are still putting things together".

"At the right time when God gives me that date, I will bring it out", he promised.

By Rebecca Darko / Multi TV

Selly Releases Smoking Hot Pictures

Ghanaian BBA The Chase rep, TV presenter and actress Selly Galley recently released new photos on social media. Check them out and tell us what you think, sexy or trashy?

'We Are Still Together And Happy' – Polikem

It was reported earlier by Graphic Showbiz on a possible breakup between Big Brother Africa lovebirds Elikem and Pokello due to what is said of Elikem impregnating a Germany-based fashion designer, Theresa Onnen.

However, the couple have taken to twitter to rubbish the report as they believe the media will go to any extent to find stories. Check out their tweets below.

Elikem:

“Good morning my people. They have started again. Lets burn these Mother××××ers.”

“Pokello and I are still happily together. This sh*t is insane. What has polikem done to these people. I love my wife. Period.”

“I am not with Theresa Onnen. @ameyaw112: An End to Polikem? Theresa Onnen steals Elikem from Pokello http://wp.me/p1LKeB-gcW “

Pokello:

“Lol this media don’t stop??? wow guys”

“Is this where u met and got impregnated? When I was standing on the stage with u love? Bitch please! pic.twitter.com/YGyRbDgahM”

“Showbiz Ghana- Polikem is a mother fucken Brand. When we break up we will inform u, not the other way round! Good day!”

Photos: Pokello, Elikem & Maria At The 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Nominations Annoucement

 
It was the prelude to Ghanaian music's biggest night and the stars stepped out in their numbers to see who gets nominated for what in the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

The ceremony which took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Saturday night was attended by the likes of Kwaw Kese, Stonebowy, Bisa Kdei, D2, Stephanie Benson, KKD, Nicholas Omane Acheampong, Gifty Osei, Jupitar, BBA stars Elikem Kumorzdi, Pokello Nare and Maria Nepembe, among others.

There were also performances by OBY band, Cwasi Oteng, Bisa Kdei, Noella Wiyaala and Jupitar.

By Ameyaw Debrah

'I Suffered Depression' - Mimi Confesses

 

Big Brother Africa 3 (BBA) Ghanaian representative and singer Mimi Andani who now prefers to be called Habiba has finally confessed to her fans that her reaction towards Okay fm's Abeiku Santana was as a result of depression.

He told Dr Poundz in an interview on Hip Hop Gh, a music show on Pluzz 89.9 fm which features musicians from all walks of life for promotional purposes. Mimi talked about her latest album which is yet to be released including recounting some of the happenings in her life after BBA Season 3 in 2008.

She says she decided to change her name to Habiba because of the original identity she wanted her fans to know her as a lady who comes from the North: Dagomba to be specific. “I want people to call me Habiba but I cant force it in their throat. So when people call me Mimi, I still respond”. Mimi's fans should be ready to receive her second album soon which will feature many artistes including Flavour Nabania, E.L, Apatse whilst she is looking forward to working with some of the nations finest female musicians like Efya, Sherifa Gunu, Kaaki, Eazzy, Becca and Tiffany.

“The industry does not have more women collaborating with themselves because you know women have their own issues, but I will try to work with one or two and the person should be somebody I can really gel with musically”.

After two years of missing in action in the music arena, Mimi is now back and she is saying that, without Big Brother Africa, she would not have done anything music. “When I came back from Big Brother, some industry people like Abeiku Santana advised that after the fame gotten from the reality show, I could do music and it will be easy to market it. I took the advise and this is where I am today so I can say without Big Brother, I am not Mimi” She revealed.

Habiba was of the view that Big Brother comes with some carefulness when you are fresh in the house with the knowledge of cameras all over you but one becomes normal after some few weeks of staying in the house. “Yes, it was true some people used to bath naked in the house but I always did that in bikini. Even with the bikini, I cleaned the place well. I think for the last Big Brother, Selly and Elikem had buzz which was good but it was not like our time where only the rich had access to DSTV so a few watched the show” she added.

Then came the moment of truth when Dr Poundz asked her what happened before she flashed her yellow panty at Okay fm when Abeiku Santana alleged that she has been wearing Chinese panties. “Like you said it was exaggerated. I went to Okay fm but I did not flash my pants. It was the media people who exaggerated the story. Who does that? You should know I am a Dagomba woman, we don't do that.

When I heard Abeiku was “fooling” in the studio with me, I decided to go there and warn him because Abeiku is my friend and he should not do that to me. I got there and I started insulting him that he should come out to face me if he was a woman like me. I never flashed my panty. But now we are very close and I am sane too. I am very close to everybody including my fans, especially those on social media because I am very friendly on social media” she added.

Mimi is currently promoting her latest single “I like am”, a danceable track featuring Nigeria`s Selebobo. The song has started receiving rotation on radio and on some social media platforms.

By Samuel A. Baah / PeaceFMonline

Dillish Fulfills Her Promise: Buys Elikem A Brand New Bike

 

BBA The Chase winner, Dillish Matthews seems to be adapting to fame and settling well into her celebrity life.

The Namibian has fulfilled her promise of buying her Ghanaian colleague, Elikem Kumordzie a bike if she won the reality show.

During the reality show, Dillish and Elikem promised to get each other some really cool gifts should they win. "I'll buy you a Golf 7," Elikem said, while Dillish promised to buy Elikem a new motorcycle.

Well, Dillish has done just that! She has bought Elikem a brand new SUZUKI GSXR 1000 which is estimated to cost around $13,799.

She posted on Instagram: "Finally got my brother the bike he said he would buy if he won. We made a bet on this and I am a woman of my word. Enjoy it buddie and be SAFE!!! @elikemkumordzie_thetailor"

An elated Elikem tweeted: "Dillish kept her word. #realpeople. Am humbled."

"It’s a SUZUKI GSXR 1000. @Dillish_lishy. Thanx hun, U kept ur word. LOVE LOVE all over u."