Bio
Zeus Bantsi is an entrepreneur, artist and marketer from Gaborone, Botswana, best known for being a contestant on the sixth season of the reality competition Big Brother Africa, in 2011.
Big Brother Bio
Hip Hop star Zeus has a Bachelor of Business and Commerce (Management and Marketing) degree and speaks two languages – Setswana and English. He was born in Mahalapye and is in a relationship of two years.
He says his favourite place in Botswana is Maun, because "it has a laid-back beach town vibe – a very rare vibe in a landlocked country!"
Zeus says the best thing about Botswana is that "it has positioned itself well for success by educating its citizens. It has so much potential! There is so much to be done, which is a challenge, but an opportunity especially for Batswana youth," he says.
Zeus has a lot of role models, from Martin Luther King to Steve Jobs – "anybody who is a 'believer' that makes things happen from themselves and their community".
His mother has influenced his life greatly: "her love for education has played a big part in shaping my life and created options for me. Her philosophy which stresses self-awareness, discipline and value-driven living has also been a great gift to me that keeps on giving as I understand it better."
He entered Big Brother Amplified to market himself as an artist, but also because it presented an opportunity "to get away from the hustle and bustle, gadgets as well as all other forms of modern 'noise' that can disturb our peace.
"I think I could use the time in the house to establish a deeper connection with myself and polish my social and relationship building skills," he says.