Luis Munana is a 35-year-old Namibian entrepreneur, model and TV personality, born 23 July 1991 in Rundu.
He appeared on Big Brother Africa: Hotshots in 2014 and co-founded MTC Windhoek Fashion Week. He runs Zuriel, RaZul and Waka Waka Moo. Reported net worth sits between $400,000 and $750,000, none verified. He stands about 6 ft 1 in (185 cm), and his girlfriend is not publicly named.
Luis Munana Quick Facts (2026)
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Luis Tshita Munana |
| Born | 23 July 1991, Rundu, Kavango East, Namibia |
| Age | 35 (October 2026) |
| Height | About 185 cm / 6 ft 1 in (reported) |
| Education | B.Tech, Financial Information (TVSA) |
| Known for | Big Brother Africa Season 9, Windhoek Fashion Week, Young, Famous & African |
| Net worth | $400,000–$750,000 (unverified estimates) |
| Relationship | Not publicly disclosed |
Who Is Luis Munana?
- He is the youngest of six children: three sisters and two brothers (New Era).
- At home, family calls him "Alivio". He chose the name "Zuriel" himself (New Era).
- He modelled in South Africa while studying finance (Issuu, Fly Namibia).
- He walked runways at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
- Forbes Africa listed him in its 2019 30 Under 30 class (Briefly).
How Old Is Luis Munana in 2026?
Luis Munana is 35 years old. His birthday is 23 July 1991.
Wikipedia's Season 9 table lists him at 23 during the 2014 show. That matches the 1991 birth year. Ignore sites that print 1992 or 2023.
How Tall Is Luis Munana?
Reports place him at 6 ft 0 in to 6 ft 1 in. Briefly lists 185 cm as the most reported figure.
No agency or official profile confirms this. Treat it as a close estimate.
Luis Munana's Career Timeline
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2010s | Models in South Africa while studying | Issuu |
| 2014 | Enters Big Brother Africa: Hotshots for Namibia | Wikipedia |
| 2014 | Hosts and co-founds Voigush Africa | Issuu |
| 2016 | Windhoek Fashion Week era begins | Briefly |
| 2019 | Named to Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 | Briefly |
| 2023 | Launches RaZul champagne on 6 May | Cinemaholic |
| 2023 | Appears on Young, Famous & African | News24/W24 |
His TV résumé also includes MTV Base All Africa Awards, Metro FM Awards and Namibia's Got Talent (Issuu). Want another model-to-entrepreneur story? Read our Max Ando biography.
Did Luis Munana Win Big Brother Africa?
No. He did not win. He was the 10th housemate evicted, on day 28 of 63 (Wikipedia).
Some spam pages call him an Angolan winner in 2003 or 2011. Those claims are false. Tayo was runner-up in his season.
Luis Munana's Net Worth in 2026
Working range: $400,000 to $750,000. No audited figure exists.
| Source | Year | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Briefly | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Wiki South Africa | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Cinemaholic | 2024 | $500,000 |
| YEN.com.gh | 2025 | $500,000 |
| TheFamousNaija | 2025 | $650,000–$750,000 |
| Famous Birthdays | Undated | "$300 million" (outlier, likely an error) |
Where does the money come from? Look at his company list:
- Waka Waka Moo: children's entertainment and learning brand.
- Zuriel: luxury clothing and accessories.
- RaZul: Namibian-owned sparkling wine.
- Voigush Media: he serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- MTC Windhoek Fashion Week: he serves as director.
None of these companies publish revenue. See how we handle uncertain figures in our Dub Bridge net worth profile.
Luis Munana's Girlfriend and Relationship History
He has not publicly named a current girlfriend. New Era notes he keeps his love life private. He has said he wants to marry and have children.
| Partner | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mira (fellow Hotshots housemate) | Confirmed December 2014 | Ended (TalkMedia Africa) |
| Wema Sepetu (Tanzanian model) | 2015–2016 | Ended (secondary reports) |
| Current partner | N/A | Not disclosed |
Is he married? No credible source says so. The same goes for children.
Family and Background
- He grew up in Rundu, on the Okavango River (TVSA).
- He names his parents as his role models (TVSA).
- He was excommunicated from his family's religious community after Big Brother (News24/W24).
- He says he has rarely spoken with family since, and that he misses them.
2026 Update
- Checked October 2026.
- I found no verified 2026 report of a new relationship, marriage, or child.
- Net worth sources remain unaudited, so treat all figures as estimates.
- Meanwhile, see another business-minded personality in our Olta Gixhari profile.