Bio
Karen Igho Rakos is a reality television personality from Nigeria best known as the co-winner (with Wendall Parson) of the sixth season of the reality competition Big Brother Africa, in 2011.
Big Brother Bio
Karen was born in Jos in Plateau State, Nigeria – her favourite place in her country - and she is single. She speaks Hausa, Urhobo and English and lists her mother as her role model.
She likes spending time with people who are similar to her - "fun, happy people" - and dislikes people who are boring, fake and dishonest.
Her favourite housemate in previous Big Brother Africa series was Cherise because "she was real". Karen relaxes by "chilling with friends" and would love to visit Spain because "it is sunny, beautiful and exotic."
She will most miss her family, friends and phone when she goes into the Big Brother house. If she wins Big Brother, she'd like to give some to charity and start her own NGO.
When she was chosen to appear on Big Brother, she felt "lucky and shocked" and also very happy. She says audiences should watch her on Big Brother because she is fun, playful and friendly and will "say it like it is".
Karen says that the best thing about her country is that "it is a happy, beautiful place."