He has been dominating the airwaves for over a decade now.
He currently hostsThe Morning Show SAon eTV.
He grew up in Katlehong, a township located in the east of Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The now airwaves guru is named after his grandfather.
He was labeled the The Black Chinese Guy tag while in primary school by some of his white friends.
They thought he was a Chinese national because of his surname.
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Lehong was raised in a musical family.
For instance, he grew seeing his mother guide various school choirs in Johannesburg.
The exposure made him develop a special love for electronic music from a tender age.
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Interestingly, at 12 years old, he had mastered how to play the guitar by himself.
By the time he turned 21 years old, he had made up his mind to pursue music.
Educational background
Lehong is an alumnus of the Vaal University of Technology.
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He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology, BTech, in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Precisely, he graduated from the institution in 2004.
How old is William Lehong?
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As of 2020, William Lehong age is 40.
He usually celebrates his birthdays on the 9th of March.
While celebrating his 40th birthday, he took to Instagram to celebrate the big day with his followers.
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Parents
Who are William Lehong parents?
Well, at the moment, there is little in the public domain about his parents.
His mother and father divorced a long time ago and have since re-married.
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Even so, his father has always been there for him.
He was inspired to pursue music by his mother.
Sexuality
Are William Lehong gay rumors true?
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Well, he has never come public about the issue.
Some assume he supports LGBTQ rights because some of his posts are accompanied by a rainbow emoji.
It is also important to note that he has a daughter, Odwa, whom he loves so much.
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Often, he posts photos of his sister and mother.
What is the name of William Lehong brother?
Well, it is difficult to tell the gender of his other siblings.
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Also, William Lehong twin rumors are not true.
The speculations started when a video surfaced on YouTube showing him and someone who looked exactly like him.
He was, first, recruited by Sick By Cyc Communications as a managing director.
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The company is located in the Johannesburg Area.
He has been occupying the position for 12 years and ten months now.
Later in 2011, his voice landed him another job on Metro FM, which is owned by SABC.
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He worked on the station for a considerable time.
The media guru was the host of the Top 40 show, which took place only on the weekends.
Heleft the media housein 2017 because of personal issues.
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Perhaps, this helps explain his impeccable experience when it comes to the airwaves.
If you have never heard him on the radio, you might have seen him on your screens.
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Arguably, he is among the best sports anchors in the country.
This far, he has attained nine years of experience working at eNews Channel Africa (eNCA).
At some point, he was the host of theWhats in a Nameon SABC1 andInside Sportson eTV.
Overall, his future in the media industry is shining brighter than ever.
He iscurrently co-hostingThe Morning Showon eTV alongside Nelisiwe Nxumalo.
Earlier this year, the William Lehong morning news and lifestyle show was stopped because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It saw two of its former hosts dropped, Tumelo Mothotoane and Clement Manyathela.
The organization was established in 2015.
He is also the executive creative director in the firm.
The brand is popularly known for its top-notch strategic consultancy in the media and music business.
He recently released a single titledEmazweni.
The song was performed on live television.
Social media presence
The Black Chinese Guy commands a considerable following on different social media platforms.
Often, he updates his followers about his personal life as well as the progress of his career.
He has come a long way to make a name for himself.
“The Black Chinese Guy” is currently among the best media personalities in South Africa.
His experience in the field is worth envying, especially by the youth.
She graduated from Chuka University with a BA degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (2023).
She joined Briefly in 2019.
In 2023, Rodah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
Her email is rodahmugeni998@gmail.com
