Monday 20 October 2014

The gains of winning BBA – Dillish Mathews

In a chat with Vanguard, pretty and sexy Dillish Mathews, winner of the 2013 edition of Big Brother Africa reality show, tells how winning the show has opened doors and brought her more fame and fortunes.

The Namibian sexpot with a curvy shape also speaks passionately on other issues concerning her person and career. Enjoy the encounter.


What informed your decision to participate in BBA?


I’ve always been a great fan of the show. So I promised myself that once I was old enough I would enter the show and the rest, like they say, is now history.

How did you feel when you saw yourself as one of the last four standing in the house?
 It was confusing! I never imagined I would go that far in the game, but thank God I finally won.

Were you prepared when you were announced the winner of BBA 2013?
No, no one can ever be prepared for news like that. It took me two weeks to realise what had happened to me. It was a dream come true and I cannot stop thanking all those that made it possible.

What happened after you became the winner?
I’ve been travelling a lot since then. I just opened my salon, finished shooting my first movie then I recently launched my lip stick line. Visit www.vaultcosmetic.com, for more info.  In fact, I’ve been extremely busy, working and impacting lives positively since winning the crown.

How has your life transformed since then?
Things are way better now, I get lots of free stuff and more smiles from people. Sincerely, the love and support have been overwhelming and I hope and pray it continues to grow.

What has fame done for you?
It has opened a lot of doors for me and people are more willing to do business with me now and that’s important to me. You cannot quantify the gains of winning such a continental reality show.

What can’t you do now; that you loved doing before BBA?
I can’t always say what I wanted to and I can’t really go to certain places anymore. Don’t forget that stardom has its own challenges too. The important thing is for one to adapt and make appropriate changes in line with your new status.

You seem to have fallen in love with Nigeria as a country; what are you doing here at the moment?
Oh, I love Nigeria, yes. I just finished my first Nollywood movie and hoping to do more jobs here in your country. It has been fun and cool working here in Nollywood. I love the warm reception here.

You did a fantastic video with Flavour; how were you contacted for that job?
They reached me through an ex housemate. I’m so happy they chose me for the job , and also I look forward to doing more jobs with Nigerian entertainers.

What else should Africans be expecting from the stable of Dillish?
Lots of work, especially charitable activities, unity of African business women and the rest would be a huge surprise to all, mostly my fans.

You were in a serious relationship with someone from your country before BBA; how far has that relationship gone?

We are not together anymore, due to irreconcilable reasons. And I want to keep that issue private.

What’s the relationship between you and Melvin?
Melvin is my good friend. It was fun sharing the house with people like him.

The news making the rounds is that you are very close to some politicians in Nigeria; especially the Edo State governor?

Well, yes, I like his works, nothing else. He is now like a father to me. He had no idea who I was then and he has hosted so many pageants in Edo State, which was part of what attracted him to me.

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