Story courtesy: riverajooa
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Namibia’s Dillish Matthews was easily the most recognisable face at the
outset of the BBA-The Chase. She left many clueless over the many names and
references to her both in and out of the Big Brother Africa house.
She bears Tafadzwa Pearl Billings on her Facebook account.And on it she
wrote:
“Please don’t add me, I have no interest in meeting new people,”
‘Dillish’ says on her Tafadzwa Pearl Billings Facebook account. But don’t take
that to heart because she promises to do the adding herself in the very next
line: “I’ll do the adding, you accept or ignore, which ever tickles your
fancy.”
The misspelling of tickles catches the eye of the reader and it does say
some things about how meticulous she can be.
If you are still engrossed in reading her profile she begins to say
things that will put the ordinary reader off. “Like seriously, I don’t know
what else you want me to say, why you still reading?” she inquires. But if that
didn’t bring her out as uncouth, the next line nails it: “I don’t want to be
your friend stop reading me! Go away! No!!!”The non-use of a period after the
first sentence becomes even more noticeable after the first sentence here.
While you worry about that she reveals her love for playing the guitar
and doing her hair. The hair part is in line since she models. But she loves
ponies and princess stories too.
“ I don’t believe enemies should become friends,” she states. And
adds: “Clearly it’s not meant to be.”
By this time she feels you have known enough and tells you to ‘go away.’
But before you say ‘what the heck?’ she blows a kiss “Mwaaaah,” and signs off,
“Thanks for the add.”
For a favourite quote, Dillish is stern: “Don’t call me hot, I’m a woman
not a cup of tea,” she says. It is noteworthy that Tafadzwa Billings
gives her place of abode as Potchefstroom, an academic city in the North West
Province of South Africa.
Is she Zimbabwean or Namibian?
The Tafadzwa name which Dillish bears has given rise to insinuations
that she is Zimbabwean. It is Shona and means ‘we are happy.’ But that is
a name that has brought her more worries than happiness on social media. Her
accent lays more credence to the Zimbabwean claims that she may have grown up
in Zimbabwe just like last year’s Namibian reps -Eve and Edith - that only
crossed the border in their teens. But some other fans are punching holes with
the Tafadzwa Pearl Billings account which they believe is a fake. But the fact
that the pictures on the account were uploaded in 2012, long before Dillish
became popular in Zimbabwe seems to rubbish the fake account claims. The
confusion is already pitting Big Brother Africa fans of both countries against
each other. A certain Tawanda guy who has ‘liked’ the uploaded pictures on the
Billings account is touted as the originator of the ‘fake ‘account.
Dillish Mathews, the princess?
With 14,034 likes, The Dillish Mathews page is described as the official
Facebook page of ‘Matthews: business person, model, and entertainer
representing Namibia in Big Brother Africa., The Chase.
The short bio of the 22-year-old on the page reveals that Dillish is the
reigning Miss University Africa 1st Princess. But this is the page that is
clearly buzzing for Dillish because the wall posts are up-to-the-minute. The
backing she receives alongside Maria as part of ‘Team Marlish’ is evident here.
The support from Namibia’s home affairs and immigration minister was evident
here as a picture of the duo with the lovely minister received some buzz
herewith 82 likes as at Thursday by 6.57p.m.
Part of Dellish-marlish Dillish?
The Dillish that goes by Dellish-marlish Dilllish lives in Windhoek and is from Rundu, in Namibia. The Facebook wall picture is one that also bears Maria Nepembe’s face. The page seems to suggest that it was created for the Big Brother Africa show. With only about two posts with the last post on June 3, 2013, it is likely this page has been abandoned by its creator. The ‘Marlish’ in this instance refers to the Maria connection.
Maria’s friend...
Dillish’s friendship with country woman Maria Nepembe suggests that the
duo knew each other outside the Big Brother house. And the many pictures of the
duo together on the various accounts suggest a strong friendship
Dillish Oshiomhole?
Very early on The Chase, Dillish disclosed that she had been to Edo
State, Nigeria as part of a Miss Universities contingent that visited Governor
Adams Oshiomhole in Benin. But what got most Nigerian BBA fans interested was
her claim that the comrade governor gave the beauty queens $3,000 each. And
some have branded her Dillish Oshiomhole – just to commemorate that
visit. How many beauty queens were on that entourage, Dillish?
The Show.
Namibia's Dillish Mathews won the Big Brother Africa, The Chase! The
first time that a Namibian housemate won the continental reality TV show.
After expressing her desires to be the first woman to win the Big
Brother grand prize since Zambia's Cherise did so seven seasons ago, Dillish
has done it for all of Africa's women!
The gorgeous Namibian started her Chase race as the proverbial underdog
and was labeled everything from lazy to a pampered princess. As the Chase
rolled on however, Dillish quickly emerged as a very strong contender for the
Chase title and won her fellow Housemates and Africa over, with her quirky,
accented alter ego, aptly titled Princess Dillish.
The Namibian made sure to stay away from trouble and coasted through the
Chase by taking her place behind the scenes.
While her fellow housemates got themselves into hot water, fighting and
gossiping their way to what they hoped was the top of the mountain, Dillish
remained grounded and maintained cordial relations with her fellow housemates.
The only time the Namibian got herself in a spot of trouble was when she
and her good friend, Nigeria's Melvin, had a disagreement after she told her
fellow housemates about a relationship he was involved in, which was less than
stellar.
Dillish and Cleo proved to all and sundry that women are indeed a force
of nature. The two hotties pipped their male counterparts, Elikem and Melvin to
the top 2 while, as well as their close friend Beverly.
Before the big news was delivered, Pebbles the fish surprised all and
sundry with one last speech. "On behalf of myself and the other fish, I
would like to congratulate you on your amazing feat. You are the 'specialest'
ladies in Africa," Pebbles said.
However, one thing is clear! On 25th of August,2013 was
Dillish's night and oh what a moment it was! As soon as the Namibian was
announced the winner of the Chase, the Namibian broke down in a heap of tears
at the realisation that she has a cool USD 300,000 in her bank account.
Angola: Dillish
Botswana: CleoGhana: Elikem
Kenya: Dillish
Ethiopia: Beverly
Malawi: Cleo
Namibia: Dillish
Nigeria: Melvin
South Africa: Cleo
Sierra Leone: Elikem
Tanzania: Dillish
Uganda: Dillish
Zambia: Cleo
Zimbabwe: Elikem
Rest of Africa: Melvin
Total: Dillish = 5,
Cleo = 4, Elikem = 3, Melvin = 2, Beverly = 1.
Big Up BIG! Till 2014!
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