Tayo is not worth, just a selfish bouncer!
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Nigerian Tayo
Lifestyle writer, BENAH SEKGABO takes a dig at Big Brother Hotshots Nigeria representatives and portrays him as a selfish, arrogant and unintelligent boy. She is offended by the businessmen who continue to reward losers of this show. First it was Munya of Zimbabwe and now Tayo of Nigeria!
Tayo Faniran who lost out to his Tanzania housemate, Idris at the just concluded Big Brother Africa reality show has reportedly been given a sum of $350, 000 as a gift by Billionaire businessman, Ayiri Emami.
One just couldn’t have summed up this substandard brat male chauvinist character in any superior way. Tayo is haughty and forceful for his own good. He had violent altercations with almost everyone in the house. He reacted to stale jokes so fast without even analysing what had been said or the intention, yet whenever others did the same he told them to go ‘f**k’ themselves.
He was so insolent to women; I wonder how he behaves with his sisters and soon to-be wife. He liked to use the phrase, “God will punish you,” to rebuke others. The guy was a giant cry baby ever to appear on Big Brother Africa. His fellow “nijas” are not helping him at all by praising his shameful behaviour.
It’s one thing to support your country representative, and another when you don’t even want to acknowledge his embarrassing outbursts Nigeria’s indifference to Tayo’s actions only serves to pump up his ego even further. Even though he received USD350 000 from a fan, the fact remains, Africa did not vote for him. He is not the winner; in fact that is just a sympathy gift.
Most I have met say Tayo deserved to win. The whole 63 days I watched, he was always arrogant towards others. Tayo was the worst Big Brother candidate ever. He was difficult, arrogant, mannerless, foul-mouthed and extremely unintelligent. He was simply a disgrace to Nigeria.
He is best suited to be a motor park boy or a bouncer. He was even extremely rude to Uti who was only advising him. It took his friend King Kong to come into the BBA house to caution him to stop his fighting. “Ija o dola, oruko ni soni” he repeated it 3 times on his way out of the house. Translated, it means you gain nothing by fighting but a bad name.
The whole world can see that the people that liked Tayo in BBA are in minority, though they may have a loud voice. The regional voting became the decider. Idris was the only East African left in the game. Most of East Africa thus voted for him. Tayo was voted for by only 2 countries.
I honesty tried to like Tayo. I really did but it got to this point where I just couldn’t do it anymore. I have never in my life seen someone insulted the way he insulted Sheillah and Miss P. And the fact of the matter is if you have issues with one or two people, we can easily blame those people but if you have issues with every single person then it’s normal for people to question your personality unless you say everybody is wrong and you are right. He even had a beef with Ma’am Bea. I mean come on, Ma’am Bea??? I think the main problem was he liked to joke with people but couldn’t take it when people did similar jokes to him.
I actually think Idris was a worthy winner. He was never a bore and was also very sweet with an exceedingly good heart. He provided me with plenty excitement and entertaining and he’s funny too. His acting as Denzel made me laugh more than I ever had in a while. Humility got Idris the mulla!
The same story of sympathy gifts to first runner ups happened with Munya of Zimbabwe. He was in Big Brother Africa 3 All Stars. Nigerian musician and actor Uti Nwachukwu was announced the winner of US$200,000. The final two housemates were Nigeria's Uti and Zimbabwe's Munya Chidzonga.
Although Munya lost, he ended up “winning” US$300,000 from A Zimbabwean businessman who decided to set up a consolation fund for him. Through the consolation fund Munya ended up receiving a cheque of US$300,000 which was presented to him by President Mugabe. Le a re ba senyetsa.
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Dr Lame Pusetso comes to writer’s rescue
Multi award winning author of fifteen (15) books, Dr Lame Pusetso has put together a platform to empower local writers. Dr Pusetso is a President and Chairperson of the Executive Board of Kasapa Society.
She is also the Managing Director of Poeticblood Publishers and an owner of an online bookstore dubbed Mind and Soul Bookstores. Dr Pusetso has reiterated her commitment to helping upcoming authors, writers and poets in establishing their crafts and capitalizing on them.
In an exclusive interview this week, she said that she has put together a platform dubbed Botswana Literature Awards, which have fourteen categories.
When quizzed on what the awards stand for, Dr Pusetso said “writing as a form of art in Botswana is a skill that many have and have always been exploring. As a publisher, I have met different writers from all walks of life and some indicating that there isn’t enough motivation to keep going.”
In Botswana and according to the writer, there has been a limited representation of appreciation of authors. This is despite their efforts year in year out.
The whole intention of these awards really is to honor and recognize the hard work that local authors put in, when doing what they know best (writing).
“This is a way of appreciating their creativity and we will be doing this across all genres. The awards also act as a motivational tool to young writers who still have dreams of becoming best selling authors. Quite frankly, their works are of great importance and we cannot afford to let that slide like that.”
Dr Pusetso emphasized that all the winners will walk away with an award, a certificate and complimentary gifts to take home. “The two winners of Best Overall Author and Best Young Author will in addition receive book publication deals which includes book distribution and marketing for a year.
She gave a clearer picture of how authors can be a part of the literature awards.
“The awards are open to every author from the age of 7, must be a Motswana, and their book should have been published before or by 2022. For authors with more than one book, they are allowed to compete with only one book for one category, and different books for different categories.”
The young writer pinned hope on institutional collaborations, in order to stage the second edition of the awards next year, saying “We believe with these awards, the different institutions and stakeholders will show interest in helping nurture the literature scenario in Botswana.”
“It will also give authors hope and light to keep writing and penning down their stories for the benefit of all. We anticipate to host the next edition in 2024 with assistance from all interested parties.”
THE LITERATURE AWARDS CATEGORIES
Dr Pusetso stressed that there are fourteen (14) categories, and they are: Religious or Faith Based Book, Poetry Book, Children’s Book, Multi-lingual Writer, Best Collaboration, Setswana Novel, English Novel, Motivational Book, Best Young Author (7-13), Overall Best Author, Best Theory, Best Online Writer, Best Media Writer (Honor Award) and Honor Award (Long Serving Best Author).
EXPLAINING SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Media and Honor Award, Dr Pusetso said are not based on submissions but nomination by the committee. “For Honor Award, we want to appreciate the individual who has inspired the Botswana writing scenario over the years and even assisted numerous authors as both a writer and a community leader.”
The Best Media Writer award is meant to appreciate a journalist who is actively taking part in appreciating and helping authors in marketing, advertising and affording them a platform to showcase their works through their writing skills.
Meanwhile, the Botswana Literature Awards will be held on the 29th April and they are partially sponsored through the literacy grant. This is a grant under the Botswana National Library Services which falls under the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sports and Culture.
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Women’s Awards hit the ground running
The second edition of the much-anticipated Women’s Awards Botswana will be going down on the 27th May 2023 in Gaborone at Travel Lodge. The organizers of the prestigious awards have announced finalists, with three nominees per category.
Women’s Awards Botswana is established to empower women and celebrate them from all walks of life and across sectors. The awards raise awareness for women to be granted equal participation, particularly in decision-making positions, as one way of breaking the gender bias.
They also seek to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women from diverse industries in Botswana. Taking a closer look at the categories, He for She award celebrates and shines a light on men who stand and support women.
These are men who advocate for inclusion of women, men who stand against GBV and men who promote any service that can better women life. Her Abilities award looks into women who have shown determination to keep moving and achieve any goal they have set for themselves, regardless of their disability.
Other awards are self-explanatory. They celebrate women in arts, culture and entertainment, agriculture, creativity, innovation and technology, tourism and hospitality, community impact as well as organization supporting women.
ORGANIZER SPEAKS ON CRITERIA USED
When speaking in an interview, Founder and Director of Women’s Awards Botswana, Bofelo Zebe, said in their first edition, they had fifteen categories, which was enough for a piloting project.
“But we left out many industries or lines of work. After the event, we received reviews and suggestions, and there was an intensive evaluation that led to us increasing the categories to eighteen for this second edition.”
He said the nominees were voted in by the public, adding that the finalists were judged by a panel with the support of votes from their supporters.
When shedding light on what winners take home, Zebe indicated that there is an award trophy, certificate and goodie bags for all categories but “we are working to have financial sponsors jump on board so that winners and nominees can receive monetary incentives. We are also busy at work trying to retain our previous sponsors.”
THE 2023 WOMEN’S AWARDS BOTSWANA NOMINEES
HE FOR SHE AWARD
Desmond Lunga, Tlhabo Kgosiemang and Christopher Seagateng
BEST WOMAN IN ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Ditshupo Mosoboloko, Thanolo Keutlwile and Seneo Mabengano
HER ABILITIES AWARD
Koketso Seleke, Goabo Kgasa and Mumsie Odirile
SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Naledi Marape, Ouname Mhotsha and Keamogetse Kenosi
WOMAN FASHION DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Montle Rantatana, Lesedi Matlapeng and Trudy Bakwena
BEST WOMAN IN AGRICULTURE
Nomathemba Masuku, Basadi Molelekeng and Keolebogile Keabetswe
BEST WOMAN IN CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Marang Mbaakanyi, Didintle Moreki and Thandeka Palai
BEST WOMAN IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Masego Keleadile, Wapula Matshambane and Tshepo Phokoje
YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Bridget Gothaang, Waone Makobo and Kimberly Matheakgomo
WOMAN OWNED SME BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Suits Africa, Nomlu Nail Bar and Sunflower Desserts
BEST WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS
Prezlin Clothing and Dawn Bell Academy
FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Mpho Sebina, Dato Seiko and Priscilla K
BEST ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING WOMEN
Sekao Foundation, The Fighters Support Group and Single Mothers Living with HIV
BEST WOMAN WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Lebopo Bulayani, Nanzelela Chaitezvi and Kebadile Wasenda
MEDIA WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Poppy Sello, Keikantse Shumba and Kedi Lezozo
FAVOURITE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Marang Selolwane, Palesa Molefe and Masi Sithole
BEST WOMAN IN LEADERSHIP
Naseem Lahri, Neo Bogatsu and Lily Rakorong