Some of you may be familiar with Smash Afrika from his early days as a radio and TV presenter. 😎 From YFM to Massive Music on Channel O, Smash has made his presence known with his fiery persona. Now, the Big Brother Mzansi stage will be filled with lava as Smash Afrika aims to impress as the show’s new Big Brother Mzansi: Umlilo host. Here is the timeline of the media personality’s unveiling as Biggie’s new captain. 🫡
21 November 2024: Enter Smash!
On this day, Smash Afrika was announced as the new Big Brother Mzansi S5 Umlilo host. 🎉 Over the years, Smash Afrika’s bright personality and exceptional broadcast and TV presenting skills have stolen many South Africans’ hearts. The host-with-the-most gave us a taste of the spice he intends to dish up this season. Without a doubt, the vibrant media personality will brighten up the new housemates’ days as he welcomes them to the fire stage. This will be the last face they see before entering Biggie’s house, and for those who make it to the finale, Smash will be reuniting the finalists with familiar faces.
25 November 2024: About Smilo and Umlilo
Smash has given us deep insights into who he is. It’s quite interesting to learn that Smash’s second name is ‘Smilo’. The real kicker is: it rhymes with the season’s theme, of Umlilo. 💣 Talk about the stars aligning!
30 November 2024: Smash put to the test
Mzansi entrusted us to bring someone who will remember to switch on the heater. Well! Smash’s memory was put to the test when we asked him Big Brother trivial questions and ai nor! Si safe. 👍
5 December 2024: The Fire season
Biggie is bringing you a season of Umlilo! Big Brother Mzansi season 5 will premiere on Sunday 12 January 2025. It will be nothing short of heated drama, ☝ ships that give you fever, ✌ and tasks that make your blood pressure rise, 👌 all while bringing groove to your screens. To ensure that we deliver “‘Zisa shisha”’, the father of all heaters, Smash Afrika, will bring it all to you on a silver platter.
07 December 2024: The Umlilo Meter
Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you the Umlilo Meter to rate how hot the game plan will be. 🤒 Is the stove hot, or is it tripping?
9 December 2024: The Big Reminder
Smash reminded the viewers to either subscribe or upgrade in preparation for the Big Brother Mzansi season 5 take-over!
12 December 2024: Burning the chillers couch
During his interview, Smash gave us insights about how his journey being the new BBMzansi host has been so far, and what he’ll be bringing to our screens. 🤺 All we can say is, “If you don’t know what Smash Afrika is about, you’re about to find out. If you know his work, you have already seen sparks of his flame and., and you already know the vibes he is about to bring. If you’re not sure, there is only one way to find out" and it’s on Sunday, 12 January 2025 at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic. 🗓
13 December 2024: The First feel of the heatwave
Big Brother Mzansi's official promo landed with a bang, and avid viewers have not been able to stop talking about its promise of a fire season. 🔥
Mzansi, we promised you fire 🔥 we promised you electricity⚡ we promised you spiciness.😝
Big Brother Mzansi season 5 is broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198, which you can stream here. Sunday eviction shows are at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic. Join in the conversation by using the hashtag #BBMzansi on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.