Christall on The Ultimate Girls Trip, Evodia and more

On Friday, 28 November, Showmax will drop the first episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa. The series will also air on Mzansi Magic on Saturdays from 6 December at 7PM.

This season brings together some of Africa’s most iconic Housewives for an unforgettable escape, set against the vibrant energy and sunshine of Brazil.

After the success of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa, the new season raises the bar with even more drama, more opulence, and moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish. The franchise is officially going continental as Housewives from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria unite for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Representing The Real Housewives of Durban are Annie Mthembu, Angel Ndlela and Jojo Robinson. From The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, fans can look forward to seeing Madam Evodia Mogase and Christall Kay. Kenya brings The Real Housewives of Nairobi stars Dr Catherine Masitsa and Zena Nyambu, while Nigeria adds extra spice with Princess Jecoco from Abuja and Mariam Timmer from Lagos.

In anticipation of the new season, we caught up with Christall Kay, who is returning for the second time as an Ultimate Housewife. She spilled the tea on her prep, what viewers can expect and more. 

As someone heading on Ultimate Girls Trip for the second time, what did you pack in your bag?

Well, knowing that it was a beach destination, the first thing I packed was my bikini – and definitely a thong, because it’s Brazil. I made sure to bring along some fantastic, killer outfits to blow those girls away. And maybe, just maybe, I thought I might meet the man of my dreams in Brazil. After all, they do have some of the best-looking men in the world, and I certainly wasn’t going to let that opportunity go to waste.

I also packed my samba outfit and my special dancing shoes, because there was no way I was going to let anyone down without a memorable salsa performance – and, of course, I gave them a special Christall Edition of it. I didn’t forget my sunglasses either, because according to some of the ladies last season, I shouldn’t go anywhere without them, ha ha.

Overall, I was fully armed and ready for this amazing new adventure.

What advice do you have for the other ladies who are doing this for the first time?

Number one: be real and authentic. Number two: enjoy the experience and take in the beautiful surroundings. But very importantly, number three: do not insult or bully me because you will definitely regret it. Don’t mess with me. I never start, but I do respond!

If you could create your own Ultimate Girls Trip with Housewives from across Africa, who would you choose?

I would choose Tarina, Mrs Mops and Lebo from Season 2 of The Real Housewives of Johannesburg. Then I’d add Evodia from Season 1.

To spice things up, I would include LaConco from RHOD and, of course, myself! That would make a great group. I think we’d have plenty of fun and games, lots of spice, but all in good, healthy fun!

Watch the trailer for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - Africa

Looking at the Brazil cast, who would you replace and why?

I don’t really know any of the girls except for Jojo and Evodia. Evodia was my archenemy in Season 1 of RHOJ, but I am looking forward to meeting my worthy opponent again, there was a certain level of respect between us. We always had our fights, but we also came together as well, so we’ll see what happens this time. And as for who I would swap and replace, let’s wait for the season to play out before I comment.

Going into the trip, are you a fan of any of the other ladies on the show? If so, who?

Yes, I am a fan of only one of the ladies and it is Jojo.

Which Housewives from other cities do you still keep in touch with?

I keep in touch with Tarina, LaConco and Mel.

Which celebrity is a fan of yours that people might not expect?

Somizi is a fan of mine. He even invited me to sing along with him and his crew at Metro FM, which was an absolute blast!

Why should people watch you on the show?

People should watch the show because I am the girl who is always at the centre of the fun and drama. The other girls are often jealous of me and try to insult or bully me, but I always give it back and rise above it with my wit, charm, and sense of fun!