Biography
Penny Lebyane (born 25 December 1976) is a popular South African radio DJ.
She is known by the nickname Queen of Radio given by her fans.
She is a confident woman and one of the first black female DJs in South Africa.
She is best known for her work as a DJ at Metro Fm. Besides her career as a DJ, she is also known for her role as a judge on M-net’s Idols competition in 2002.
She was the host of the 8th Metro FM Music Awards in 2007.
South African DJ
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| Full name: | Penny Matshidiso Lebyane |
| Stage name: | Debbie Shokoya |
| Born: | December 25, 1976 (age 47) |
| Place of birth: | Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Ali Naka (former) |
| Job: | Radio personality • DJ |
| Net worth: | $150,000-$500,000 |
Early life
Penny Lebyane was born on December 25, 1976. She often jokes that people tend to focus on Jesus’ birthday (Christmas) and ignore her birthday but she is happy to be half-brother to Jesus Christ.
She was raised by her parents in a humble South African family and was born and raised in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
Her parents ensured that she completed basic education. She was a witness to the Apartheid regime in South Africa.
Education
Penny Lebyane began and completed her primary and secondary education in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
She is an alumnus of the University of South Africa and received a National Diploma in Public Relations, Media/Communications.
Career
Penny Lebyane is an experienced and respected radio DJ with over 15 years of experience in the South African radio industry.
She is also active in television, appearing on television shows as a judge, presenter and host. She plays Noxi in the South African television show, City Ses’la.
She is one of the judges on the M-Net television show, Idols. She was also a guest judge on the first season of the competition show called The Search: E! Host South Africa.
Social media
Penny Lebyane is active on social media platforms, especially Instagram and Twitter. Her handle is @pennylebyane and she has a huge fan following.
Personal life
Penny Lebyane is currently single. She has two lovely children with her ex-boyfriend, Ali Naka. Her relationship with Ali Naka ended when they broke up in 2008.
She recently took her ex-husband Ali Naka to court because he refused to sign travel documents for their two sons so they could spend time with her in Swaziland.
Penny Lebyane went to a psychiatric hospital for help because she was suffering from mental health issues. Her outspoken personality has brought her into conflict with several South African stars.
Net worth
Talented South African woman Penny Lebyane has amassed an estimated net worth of between $150,000 and $500,000.
