The Big Brother Mzansi season four star, Liyema Pantsi is a 22-year-old songstress born and bred in the Eastern Cape.
She rose to fame earlier this year when she made her debut as one of the housemates. In conversation with BONA, she referred to herself as being a businesswoman whose foundation is firmly rooted in her faith.
Following the announcement that she would be a contestant in BBM, she explained that her family were sceptical.
This was because of factors such as school and how she would conduct herself going into the house, but when they saw that everything is going accordingly, they gave her full support.
Whilst she was in the house, Liema was in a relationship with one of the housemates Jareed who was one of the reasons she was quite trendy. We asked her if the relationship was part of her game or not which she replied by saying, “At first it was part of the game, but feelings were involved so I had hoped for something more.”
She also told BONA that Yolanda was one of the housemates she really liked because she was always herself, “I understood her personality more than anyone, she does not hide how she feels about you, and I would rather prefer someone like that.”
Adding to that she mentioned that she liked Mich along with Sinaye and Mc Junior, “those were my friends,” she said.
Liema exited the house right before the final week, she evicted herself in the fate room and left with R250k. She explained that she did not know she was evicting herself because had she known, she wouldn’t have chosen that lane.
“I really wanted to be in the top 5, I felt it in my heart that I had potential to win. I guess God made that decision for me; he closed my ears and I didn’t hear anything. I was so confused, but right now I am happy about that decision. I am in a good space,” she shared.
She also shared with us what she wants to do with the money: “I am going to invest in my music and my business ideas. I also want to invest in my campaign which is to lend a helping hand for charity.”
Liema recently released a song with Cici called Impumelelo which was received well by her supporters, she said that she is proud of both Cici and herself, especially Cici because she finally managed to be an independent artist, “It is going very well, and everything is amazing.”
“The music industry needs someone to be focused because you can easily get distracted.” As for Liema, it is exciting and overwhelming but all that is needed is for her to put in the work and come up with new ideas every day.
She is currently working on an EP which will of course feature some of the artists we know.
We wrapped up the interview with her giving words of encouragement to everyone who wants to pursue their dreams, “Do what you can where you are, start now, work on your dreams now, connect with people and try to find or be in places that will bring you closer to your dream. Make it your baby and protect it.”
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