Johannesburg, 02 April 2025: Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 Umlilo has set the entertainment world ablaze this year, breaking records and taking fan engagement to epic new heights. With a finale that had the whole nation on the edge of their seats, BBMzansi has once again cemented its place as Mzansi’s ultimate reality show.
BBMzansi S5 saw huge success across social media platforms, getting 1.1 billion impressions and a total of 302 million mentions on X, cementing the show’s social media supremacy.
As the audience showed their love, the voting numbers shattered all records – an estimated 293 million votes in the finale week, which is a 330% increase from the Season 4 finale vote tally. It was also the #1 most watched show on DStv Stream in Southern Africa.
It’s not just the drama and excitement that has been generating a buzz – Biggie’s stars have been scoring big too! The top five housemates – winner Sweet Guluva, Uyanda, Nsuku, Nate and Jojo have been confirmed as Mzansi Magic’s new brand ambassadors.
For Sweet Guluva, being a brand ambassador on top of winning BBMzansi is more than just a blessing. Listenhere to hear what he had to say.
Sweet Guluva
“The success of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 is a testament to the power of reality TV in Mzansi. We are excited to see such outstanding engagement from viewers and the record-breaking votes are proof of how invested Mzansi is in the show.” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels – M-Net. “The top five finalists have not only made their mark on the show but are now set to be the faces of Mzansi Magic, as we continue to elevate our entertainment offering to new heights.”
From its larger-than-life moments to its undeniable influence on pop culture, Big Brother Mzansi continues to reign as the country’s most talked-about reality show. With a fresh crop of brand ambassadors and new shows such as Cobrizi, Inimba, Genesis, Izingane ZeS’thembu S3 and Shaka iLembe S2, Mzansi Magic continues to lead the charge in the Mzansi entertainment landscape!