The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies is filled with incredible reality TV stars from all around the world, and here's everything there is to know about international superstar Anita Natacha "Tacha" Akide. Also known as Symply Tacha, this The Challenge contestant and Big Brother alumni has an amazing story that goes beyond the work she's done on television. From her background before fame to her emerging career as an influencer, fans want to learn more about Tacha.
According to her official website, Tacha was born on December 23, 1995. Her birthday indicates that she is 25 years old and has a Capricorn Zodiac sign. Tacha was born and raised in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Specifically, Tacha is from Rivers State, which is located in Southern Nigeria. She spent a lot of time in the capital of Rivers, Port Harcourt City, which earned her the title of Port Harcourt First Daughter. By 2015, Tacha was on her way to becoming an international sensation as her videos went viral on social media. At just 20 years old, Tacha embarked on a life-changing journey and went on to get cast on The Challenge season 37.
In August 2015, Tacha launched her YouTube channel. In the six years since she started her channel, Tacha has garnered 67,100 followers and amassed over 1.7 million views. Although her videos take on a variety of topics, Tacha aptly describes her YouTube videos as beauty and lifestyle tutorials. Overall, she has accrued strong followings on her Instagram and Twitter platforms as well. Tacha's Twitter has 1.1 million followers, while her Instagram has reached 2 million followers. Tacha's followers include hip-hop star Nicki Minaj. In addition to making an income from her social media presence, Tacha has also launched her own online business, Everything Tacha. From toothbrushes to face masks, Tacha's store solidifies the influencer as an accomplished entrepreneur. In 2019, Tacha joined the cast of Big Brother Naija, Africa's most popular reality show.
Due to her presence on social media, Tacha was an immediately recognizable cast member on Big Brother Naija. Even though she was ultimately evicted after 89 days in the competition, Tacha asserts that she "remained the most talked-about Housemate during the period of the show and after the show." After Big Brother, Tacha signed a management deal with Billz Vizion. During the fall of 2019, Tacha became an ambassador for House of Lunettes, a prominent sunglasses distributor in Nigeria. According to Tacha's website, "House of Lunettes reportedly sold over 2,500 glasses in two hours" after the influencer's sponsorship was announced. Tacha garnered several other achievements after Big Brother, which include being named the Female Celebrity of the Year and Brand Influencer of the Year at the Africa's Choice Awards. Unfortunately, Tacha's success didn't translate to The Challenge season 37 as she was eliminated on episode 3.
Tacha might not have had the best run on The Challenge, but her journey leading up to it definitely makes up for it. From gaining millions of followers on social media to starring as the most famous houseguest on Big Brother Naija, Tacha is a winner no matter what happened on the hit MTV series. While Tacha won't be the winner of The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies, her road to international superstardom resumes unimpeded.
Sources: SymplyTacha.com, Tacha Akide/YouTube