BIG BROTHERS GHANAIAN SURPRISE

On Friday October 2 at 16:00 GMT, Kate Tachie-Menson, the gorgeous Ghanaian winner of M-Net Face of Africa 2008 competition, surprised the Big Brother housemates when she went into the house to spend the weekend with them.

Kate stayed in the house until Sunday and during her stay she brought some glamour into the house when showed the housemates how to ramp model. She was also the match official when the housemates played a game of paintball and she also hosted an interactive game with viewers on Saturday evening.

For Kate, winning the Face of Africa competition at a star studded, live fashion extravaganza at Sun City in November last year, was a dream come true. In a fairytale finish, she scooped the title on a second attempt in the competition winning over the judges with her quiet professionalism and determination. Celebrating her win, judges Oluchi Onweagba, founder of O Model Africa said, “ She’s the complete package, a fashion designers dream, a girl that magazine editors will embrace and that catwalks are made for.” Winning a modeling contract with O Model Africa and USD 50 000 was the first step in Kate’s career which has continue to blossom.

Since winning the competition in November, Kate has traveled across Africa to star in shows and attend press conferences. She flew to the ultimate fashion capital of the World, New York, for fashion week as well as to India for New Delhi fashion week, experiences which are invaluable to any young model’s career.

As the Face of Africa, Kate says of her title, “ having the face that represents the African continent is absolutely the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am very grateful. I know there are many other young, talented teenagers from all over Africa who get inspiration from me, so I am eager to set a good example. Being an icon means people want to see what happens to me next, what I will do with my future, what attitude and behavior I carry with me.”

Kate is now well on her way to becoming a true African style icon, having shot editorials for Elle , Glamour and Cosmopolitan in addition to the many articles written about her success. The future of this current star of Africa is bright, as detailed by an impressive resume of work over the past several months including -

Mozambique Fashion Week

Adidas – show in Cape Town

Brigitte Magazine – editorial shot in Cape Town

Elle Magazine – fashion editorial and feature in April 2009 issue

Glamour Magazine – fashion editorial and feature

Elle Magazine – beauty editorial

House of Monatic – fashion show

Cosmopolitan – fashion editorial and feature

Ackermans – advertising

New York Fashion Week

Equinox Magazine – cover and feature

Design Indaba – Cape Town

Edgars Club magazine – editorial

New Delhi fashion week

The Philanthropist – American series

V+A Waterfront shows

European catalogues

Trenery show

Cape Town Fashion Week

Cosmo Lingerie show

Nederberg event

Elle Magazine – fashion editorial December 2009 issue

Look out for Big Brother programs on M-Net (DStv channel 101) and AfricaMagic (DStv channel 114). Viewers can also stay up-to-date with the latest news by logging on to www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother . BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION is screened 24/7 on DStv channel 198. Remember to watch and vote for your favourite housemates to keep them in the series.