Big Brother Mzansi Housemates And Their Celebrity Lookalikes: The Hilarious Debate

Holifil

04 Apr, 2025

A local TikTok user shared a viral video comparing some Big Brother Mzansi housemates to famous celebrities, sparking laughter and debate online.
Housemates featured in her hilarious video include Tyrone, Nsuku, Sipha Lee, Sweet Guluva, Muzi the Mbuzi, and Savage.
Internet users couldn’t stop laughing, especially at the celebrity chosen for Nsuku, sparking a lively discussion on social media.

A woman hilariously matched some of the Big Brother Mzansi housemates with their celebrity doppelgangers. Images: @muzithembuziglobal, @nsuku_solidgold, @sipha_lee. Source: Instagram

You know that feeling when you meet someone who looks just like your long-lost twin? Well, that’s exactly what one TikTok user did when she created a video showing the striking resemblance between some Big Brother Mzansi housemates and famous celebrities. Her hilarious take on the matter has sparked laughter and debate across the internet. Let’s dive into this entertaining world of lookalikes and see if you agree with her choices!

Housemates and Their Celebrity Twins: The Ultimate Matchmaking

TikTok sensation @onthabae6 decided to spice things up by sharing a video showcasing the celebrity lookalikes of some of this season’s Big Brother Mzansi housemates. Here’s her hilarious lineup:

Tyrone: JSomething, the talented musician and member of Mi Casa. The resemblance is uncanny, isn’t it?
Sweet Guluva: Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the outspoken former EFF member. Now, this one’s a stretch, but hey, it’s all about perspective!
Muzi the Mbuzi: A stock image model with a striking white beard. Talk about a global match!
Savage: Dave Bautista, the hulking actor and former WWE wrestler. This one’s a real punchline!
Sipha Lee: Tupac, the legendary American rapper. While it’s a bold choice, it’s certainly memorable.
Nsuku: Bafana Mlangeni, the late South African actor. This comparison has sparked the most laughter and debate online.

Check out the TikTok video below and see if you agree with her picks. It’s a fun way to revisit the faces of Big Brother Mzansi and their celebrity counterparts!

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What’s the Buzz About Big Brother Mzansi?

Now in its fifth season, Big Brother Mzansi is bringing the heat with its theme, Umlilo, which translates to "fire" in isiZulu. Hosted by the charismatic Smash Afrika, this reality competition series follows a group of housemates living under 24/7 surveillance in a specially designed house. It’s a twist on the international format where ordinary people are thrust into extraordinary situations.

Besides the dedicated crew watching the housemates’ every move, fans across the country can tune in from home and vote for their favorite contestant. The ultimate winner takes home a life-changing monetary prize, making it a high-stakes game of strategy, personality, and survival.

Smash Afrika brings the energy as the host for *Big Brother Mzansi* season 5. Image: @bigbromzansi. Source: Instagram

Mzansi Reacts: The Lookalike Laughter

Social media was abuzz with reactions to the TikTok user’s creative take on the housemates’ lookalikes. Fans of Big Brother Mzansi couldn’t help but laugh, especially at the comparison for Nsuku, which sparked the most debate.

@ayandambatha122 chimed in with a laugh:

"You did Nsuku wrong. That’s not even close!"

@carolmeloku added her two cents:

"Luzuko looks like Monde, Gogo Skhotheni’s husband. Now that’s more accurate!"

@faithphungo couldn’t contain her laughter:

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"Nsuku’s lookalike really threw me off. Who came up with that one?"

@mbali_mkhize had a strong opinion about Sipha Lee’s comparison:

"Please, for the love of music, respect Tupac. He deserves better!"

@kuhle5115 was caught off guard by the final comparison:

"The last one really surprised me. I wasn’t expecting that!"

@omolemoomogolo suggested an addition to the list:

"Add Ashley with Tokyo from Money Heist. That’s a must!"

Other Viral Lookalike Stories from Mzansi

In another viral story, Briefly News reported about a man from the United Kingdom who hilariously claimed a South African man looked exactly like Bruno Mars. The internet was split on whether the resemblance was real or just wishful thinking.
South Africans weren’t impressed with the contestants for the Tyla lookalike competition held in Cape Town last year. The debate raged on about whether the participants truly resembled the famous rapper.
Social media users couldn’t stop laughing after spotting Siya Kolisi’s "twin" in a viral TikTok post. The resemblance was so striking that it sparked a wave of memes and jokes across the internet.

So, there you have it—Mzansi’s obsession with lookalikes continues to entertain and engage fans across the globe. Whether it’s comparing housemates to celebrities or spotting twins in unexpected places, the fun never stops. Who knows what other hilarious comparisons are waiting to be discovered?