Levi Sap Nei Thang
Burmese land flipper
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Levi Sap Nei Thang (Burmese: လီဗီစပ်နိုင်ထန်း) is a Burmese-born American perfume entrepreneur known for the purchasing of hundreds of federal leases from the Bureau of Land Management and flipping them to Burmese immigrants at high profit margins.[1][2]
Levi Sap Nei Thang | |
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လီဗီစပ်နိုင်ထန်း | |
| Born | |
| Occupations | Entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Organization(s) | I Love Myanmar, Emanuel Foundation |
| Known for | Founder of I Love Myanmar; mass purchase and resale of U.S. federal oil and gas leases |
| Spouse | Daniel Lim (divorced) |
| Children | 1 (deceased) |
Education
Levi Sap Nei Thang earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics and later completed a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Theology. Her academic background combines scientific and analytical training with studies in theology, ethics, human values, and belief systems. In recognition of her humanitarian and philanthropic contributions, she was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humanity.
Books and publications
Levi Sap Nei Thang is an author and independent publisher whose works span psychology, emotional healing, poetry, children’s literature, educational writing, and research-based publications.[3]
Selected works include:
- Poverty Bitterness Syndrome
- Poetry collections
- Children’s storybooks based on true stories from her children’s lives
- Children’s coloring book series
Career
Business
Levi was born in Chin State, Myanmar, and immigrated to the United States in 2000. She launched the Myanmar Bible Software in 2006, which includes 16 Bibles of the ethnic languages in Myanmar. The software project was started in 2003 in partnership with Myanmar Bible Society, the United Bible Society (UBS) and the CrossWire Bible Society.[4] She is representing Myanmar at Expo 2023 Kahramanmaraş in Turkey. She signed a contract with Mayor Hanefi Machcicek of Onikişubat City, Kahramamanras.[5] Levi represented Myanmar at Expo 2016 in Antalya, Turkey. She represented Myanmar and designed the Myanmar Pavilion at the 2018 Taichung World Flora Exposition in Taichung, Taiwan.[6][7]
Registered in Wyoming in July, Levi Sap Nei Thang LLC is one of her companies, with offices claimed in seven states. Additionally, her cosmetics business operates out of Los Angeles, while a foundation established in honor of her late daughter is headquartered in Missouri. She became a public figure in the Burmese immigrant community, describing herself on Facebook as a successful businesswoman, and a philanthropist.[8] CNN reports that she is the deputy director of Myanmar Pavilion, which says she was appointed by the previous government of Aung San Suu Kyi.[9]
Music career
In 2026, Levi Sap Nei Thang released the album Childhood Memories, a 15-track collection described as a tribute to her parents and formative years. The album features songs in multiple languages, reflecting her background in Chin State and her fluency in Burmese. Notable tracks from the album include "I Was The Girl," "Gum & Sweet," and "I Was Bullied."
My Little Offering is a Christian gospel album by Levi Sap Nei Thang, released on February 14, 2026. The album comprises 15 tracks, including nine English songs and six multilingual renditions in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Malay, and Persian. It was released on major music streaming platforms worldwide.[10]
Prior to her international career, she represented indigenous communities in Myanmar, performing patriotic songs on national television and at official state banquets. Her musical style is characterized by a blend of personal storytelling, faith-based themes, and cultural identity.[11]
Humanitarian
Levi founded the charitable organization I Love Myanmar in 2001, which has provided many relief aids to the people affected by Cyclone Nargis since 2008. Her daughter died while she was supporting the victims of the cyclone. She has donated the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to Yangon Children's Hospital and medicines to other hospitals in Chin State in memory of her daughter Emanuel. She has also established the Emanuel Foundation.[12][13]
She donated 286 houses for storm survivors in Daukkyi and Thechaung, Bogale, the southern part of Myanmar. The donation was accepted by Brig-Gen Kyaw Myint, the Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement of Myanmar.[14]
Levi was married to Daniel Lim who for many years was CEO of the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC), alongside Mike Bickle who, in 2023, confessed to sexual misconduct.[15]