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Unathi Nkayi (born November 6, 1978) is a South African producer, TV personality, and Idols judge. She has a unique way of expressing herself, and her appearances as a judge have increased her popularity.

She is also a journalist and a writer, and she is well-known in the South African entertainment industry.

Age

On November 6, 1978, the entertainment industry heavyweight was born. Every year on November 6, she throws a party to commemorate her birthday. Unathi Nkayi's age is 41. She grew up in Makhanda, also known as Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape.

She finished her secondary education at Grahamstown's Victoria Girls High School. 

She continued her studies after graduation at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. She attended university and majored in International Media Studies.

She returned to her home country to pursue a degree in journalism at Rhodes University. 

Background information on Unathi Nkayi

Unathi grew up in Grahamstown under the protective care of her parents. She had always desired to be a television host. She received the necessary support from both her parents and her family, which gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.

She continued her studies after graduation at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. She attended university and majored in International Media Studies.

She returned to her home country to pursue a degree in journalism at Rhodes University. 

Background information on Unathi Nkayi

Unathi grew up in Grahamstown under the protective care of her parents. She had always desired to be a television host. She received the necessary support from both her parents and her family, which gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.

Her dream has come true, and she is now one of the most well-known figures in South Africa's media industry. She's made a name for herself and is becoming more visible.

Marriage

Unathi Nkayi married Thomas Msengana, aka Bad Boy T, in 2009. He is also well-known in the entertainment industry as a disc jockey.

They had two children as a result of their marriage: Sinako Msengana and Imbo Msengana. Unfortunately, their marriage did not end happily ever after after they divorced in 2017.

After Thomas allegedly cheated on his wife, the couple called it quits. She discovered cheating text messages.

Net worth
Unathi is estimated to have a net worth of around R8,000,000. Her income comes from her work as a presenter, writer, and artist. She is a "village girl who discovered gold."
 

Her income comes from her work as a presenter, writer, and artist. She is a "village girl who discovered gold."

Career

She began her career after graduating from a higher education institution in 2004. She got a job as a co-host on Popstars, a popular television show. She co-hosted the show with Rowan Cloete.

After landing a role as one of the judges on Idols SA, a reality singing competition show, she began working as a presenter in 2011. She is the longest-serving judge on the show, having appeared for eight seasons and counting.

Unathi auditioned for Castle Loud, a SABC1 show, alongside other hopefuls. 
 

She landed the role after a successful audition and eventually rose to the position of co-producer of the show.

She joined YFM in 2004, stayed for sixteen years, and left in 2020. She joined Metro FM in 2014 and worked there until 2017. She will join Kaya FM later in 2020.

She rose to prominence in the international scene after doing a voice-over for a character in the animated series "Doc McStuffins." Rita The Cheetah was her role in the Disney edutainment series.

Recognition

She was named one of the "Top Ten Media Personalities in 2004 and 2005" by Star Newspaper. Image courtesy of Instagram/unathi.co.
She has received numerous awards in various categories. She was named Most Promising Woman at the MTN Media Awards, hosted by Media Magazine, in 2005.

She was named one of the "Top Ten Media Personalities in 2004 and 2005" by The Star Newspaper. She was named Glamour Woman of the Year in 2014.

Business

She is a businesswoman as well as a good judge who has judged and produced many heavyweights in the industry today. She is a notable writer and a shareholder in the company Luck Bean. "I Keep Learning" is her book.