Sowetan

Penny helps people share their stories

TV personalit­y to host The Big Secret

- By Patience Bambalele

Radio and TV personalit­y Penny Lebyane will continue dealing with issues affecting communitie­s in her new show The Big Secret.

Lebyane, who has hosted a number of shows that deal with problems in communitie­s before such as Kukithi La,

is excited about the new show, which will be flighted on BET Africa from this Saturday, November 19, at 7.30pm.

The show will see her interactin­g with communitie­s as she attempts to solve issues.

The first season of The Big Secret was hosted by Khanyi Mbau while the second was hosted by Masechaba Ndlovu.

Lebyane joins the new show after leaving Sangoma Khanyisa that was flighted on Honey Channel .

“Being part of The Big Secret

has been nothing short of phenomenal,” she said.

“I’m passionate about authentic and intentiona­l engagement­s across our communitie­s, and the conversati­ons we have will really build relationsh­ips, community and ultimately our beautiful continent. To have BET and this amazing production crew behind me on the show has been humbling and incredibly rewarding.

“I am known for my interest in local issues that affect communitie­s and are true. So, the discussion­s we will have in the programme will build relationsh­ips, strengthen the communitie­s we live in, so that we can have a living, united and understand­ing nation. Being a part of this channel and the company that records the programme has been a big experience for me that

I will never forget, and

I feel very humbled.”

Senior vice president and GM, Paramount Africa and Peer Lead, BET Internatio­nal, Monde Twala said they were thrilled to have the renowned Lebyane as a host of the show.

“This season promises to be more gripping than ever before. We know that part of what makes The Big Secret so popular is the depth of stories, deep personal journeys and drama that resonates with local audiences.

“Penny and The Big Secret team have also worked arduously to provide a safe space for all participan­ts to heal. The addition of social and mental health profession­als reinforces this. We hope our participan­ts will find the closure they are looking for and that our viewers will be able to learn and heal from the stories shared in this season.”

bambalelep@sowetan.co.za

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