$50K for Zim's first reality show winner

From left to right: Teemak, Cynthia Bizure-Sithole & Styllz [Pic: Instagram]

By Chengeto Chidi

One contestant will stand a chance to walk away with a cash prize of US$50K in the upcoming reality TV show, One House Zimbabwe. 

The show is kind of similar to 'Big Brother Africa' reality TV show and will be under personal funding from Taona 'Teemak' Chipunza and Prince 'Styllz' Mudzingwa.

Speaking at a press conference held at Meikles Hotel on Saturday, Teemak said they are introducing One House Zimbabwe where people especially especially the youths, aged between 21-30 are eligible to participate, with a cash prize of US$50k for the winner.

"The person who is going to win will be given an amount of US$50000," he said.

He said it is an opportunity for Zimbabwean youths to showcase their talent and Zimbabweans to celebrate their kin.

"It is time we start appreciating our own... the people outside will be watching this to see who will stand out among the contestants," he said

The reality show will also be a platform to promote culture and all venecular languages will be used to communicate.

Participants from all parts of Zimbabwe will be able to apply if they are aged 21-30, including presenters, hosts and the behind the scenes teams.

Styllz said they are introducing this show in a bid to put the nation on the map.

"So we decided to do something of our own, so we said let's put our country on the map," he said.

"It is not focused on Harare only, we are focused on all parts of Zimbabwe."

The duo dismissed chances of interested sponsors saying they will be doing it on their own.

"We do not have sponsors, it is coming from our own pocket, we are doing it for our country," Styllz said.

They however will invite those in the business sector to strike contracts in partnering with them but reiterated that they have enough money in their pockets to fund the show on their own.

"We do not want sponsors, we don't need help, God has already helped us enough," they said.

The show will be the first of its nature in Zimbabwe and they are in the process of acquiring licences and accessing a channel on DSTV where audiences will be able to watch so they can vote for the participants.

An anonymous venue will be selected for the show and a website is currently being set-up for communication pertaining how to apply and all One House Zimbabwe updates.

Watch the full interview below