Zakiyah was known for her showmance with fellow houseguest Paulie Calafiore, being a member of the 8-Pack, and also of the Fatal Five alliance. She began to play under the radar which allowed her to avoid being targeted by her houseguests until she had a fallout with Paulie. When her ally Da'Vonne became evicted in Week 6, Paulie convinced Victor to nominate Zakiyah against Michelle, her closest remaining ally. When Paulie won the POV, he was conflicted whether or not to use it on Zakiyah. When he decided not to use it, both Zakiyah and Paulie believed she was staying. However, she was blindsided and evicted by 3-2 during the first half of the Double Eviction when the No Names decided to rally against Paulie and his allies. She finished in 10th place and became the second member of the jury.
Age: 24 Hometown: Charlotte, NC Current city: Charlotte, NC Occupation: Preschool teacher Three adjectives that describe you: Charming, bouncy, and ambitious. Favorite activities: Dancing, modeling, cooking, eating, any form of designing or creating. What do you think will be the most difficult part about living inside the Big Brother house? Not catching up on my celebrity drama and not hearing from my mom. Which past Big Brother cast member did you like most?Jordan Lloyd [from Seasons 11 and 13.] She was hilarious, innocent, and sweet, like myself. Do you have a strategy for winning the game? Go in, be real, and actually play the game. My life's motto is... You only live once! What would you take into the house, and why? My beauty essentials, since I have to maintain my look, my charm bracelet to keep my mom close to me, and my workout gear because being fit is life![1]
