Liema Pantsi

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Liema Pantsi
Born
Liyema Pantsi

(2001-10-25) 25 October 2001 (age 24)
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Other namesLiema
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • influencer
  • television personality
Years active2020–present

Liyema "Liema" Pantsi (born 25 October 2001) is a South African singer-songwriter, influencer and television personality. She rose to prominence after being bribed a cash prize on Big Brother Mzansi season 4 and currently a contestant of Big Brother Mzansi season 6 .

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Pantsi made her first television performance in Idols South Africa season 16 in 2020 where she won Golden Ticket and released her debut song in 2022 "Ain't Worth It". In 2024, she released her debut studio album Bells N Whistles and won 2 Basadi in Music Awards in 2025.

Career

2020–2025: Career beginnings and breakthrough with Big Brother Mzansi season 4

Pantsi made her first television debut on Idols South Africa season 16 in 2020 where won Golden Ticket on the first week Wooden Mic and released her debut single "Ain't Worth It" in 2022. [1] [2] In January 2024, she joined Big Brother Mzansi season 4 (S'ya Mosha) as a housemate and bribed a cash prize of R250 000 on the 9th week. [3] [4] The same year after the show, she released three hit single "Let Me Be", "Amahloni" and "Impumelelo" with Cici and went viral on social media platforms. [5] [6] [7] In late 2024, she released her debut album Bells N Whistles and won two awards at the South African Social Media Awards in terms of recognition for being the most influential television personality and content creator in South Africa. [8] [9] [10]

In 2025, Pantsi made her first performance in her music career where she performed at Big Brother Mzansi season 5 . [11] In March 2025, she joined Cici on her Love Tour in Eastern Cape. [12] She won 2 awards at the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards for Collaboration of the Year with Cici for "Impumelelo" single and Songwriter of the Year for "Let Me Be" single in August, and also performed that night at the awards ceremony. [13] [14] She has been announced as part of the panel of judges for the 2025 South African Social Media Awards. [15] In late October, she appeared in a Netflix popular television series Bad Influencer as a recurring cast. [16] [17] [18]

2026–present: Big Brother Mzansi season 6

In January 2026, Pantsi returned as one of the four "Redemption housemates" includes Bravo B, Mmeli and Dube in Big Brother Mzansi season 6 (Bazozwa). [19] [20] She was voted back into the house by the public for a second chance for the grand prize. [21] [22]

Endorsement

In late 2025, Pantsi was announced as a brand ambassador for the Honor X7d smartphone brand with DJ Tira, Naledi Aphiwe and other influencers. [23]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 Idols South Africa HerselfWooden Mic, season 16
2024 Big Brother Mzansi season 4 ContestantBribed, week 9
2025 Bad Influencer HerselfRecurring role, season 1
Big Brother Mzansi ReunionHerselfPart 1
2026–present Big Brother Mzansi season 6 ContestantCurrent Housemate

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated worksResultRef.
2024South African Social Media AwardsSocial Media Beauty Influencer of the YearHerselfWon [24]
Popular Hashtag on Social MediaWon
Social Media Dominance of the YearNominated [25]
2025 Basadi in Music Awards Collaboration of the Year"Impumelelo" with Cici Won [26]
Songwriter of the Year"Let Me Be"Won
Newcomer of the YearHerselfNominated [27]

References

  1. ↑ Shinga, Cebolethu (2024-04-07). "Big Brother Mzansi star Liema Pantsi and Cici cooking new music together?". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  2. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-07-02). "BBM star Liyema Pantsi releases another song". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  3. ↑ Mamaila, Mzwandile (2024-03-25). "'I didn't choose to take the money' Liema mistakenly leaves BBMzansi". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  4. ↑ Mphande, Joy (2024-03-19). "Liema exits BBMzansi competition with R250k". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  5. ↑ "Liema Pantsi Embraces Her Individuality in New Single "Let Me Be"". BellaNaija. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  6. ↑ Mazibuko, Thobile (2024-11-14). "Fans react to Leima Pantsi's unexpected music release". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  7. ↑ Booi, Silindokuhle (2024-05-16). "Life update with BBM star, Liema Pantsi". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  8. ↑ Ngenyane, Andiswa (2024-12-22). "Liema shares life experiences with fans". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  9. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-11-26). "Big Brother Mzansi star takes two at the Sasmas". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  10. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-11-25). "Liema Pantsi bags 2 awards at SASMA's". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  11. ↑ Gcaba, Jessica (2025-03-10). "Fans Suspect Jareed and Liema Pantsi are Still Dating After Big Brother Mzansi Appearance". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  12. ↑ Tebele, Mbali (2025-03-19). "Singer Liyema Pantsi Joins Cici on Her Love Tour to Eastern Cape, SA Reacts "So Proud of You"". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  13. ↑ Seemela, Masego (2025-08-03). "Former Big Brother Mzansi star Liema wins big at the Basadi in Music Awards". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  14. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-08-18). "Big Brother Mzansi's Liema Pantsi is ready to conquer the music world". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  15. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-08-26). "Meet the Judges Behind the 2025 South African Social Media Awards". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  16. ↑ Johnson, Olumide (2025-10-09). "Liyema Pantsi Joins the Cast of Netflix's Upcoming Drama Bad Influencer". Creeb Hills. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  17. ↑ "Liyema Pantsi joins Netflix's star-studded series Bad Influencer". Herald. 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  18. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-10-08). "Liyema Pantsi Joins Netflix's Star-Studded Series Bad Influencer". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  19. ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (2026-01-18). "Bravo B and Liema Pantsi's return fuel safety and redemption debate in Big Brother Mzansi". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  20. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2026-01-12). "'Big Brother Mzansi S6': Liema, Mmeli, Dube and Bravo B return for redemption". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  21. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2026-01-15). "Why Liyema Pantsi Decided to Give Big Brother Mzansi Season 6 a Second Chance". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  22. ↑ Seemela, Masego (2026-01-12). "Meet the Big Brother Mzansi season 6 contestants". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  23. ↑ Tebele, Mbali (2025-12-13). "A Look at Honor's New X7d Smartphone That Has DJ Tira and Other Celebs Capturing Cute Snaps". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  24. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-11-26). "Liyema Pantsi dedicates SASMA win to supporters". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  25. ↑ "4th annual South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) nominees announced". Bizcommunity. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  26. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-08-18). ""These Awards Just Validated Me": Liema Pantsi Celebrates Her Success". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
  27. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-08-08). "Two nights of sheer Basadi bliss!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-18.
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