Unathi Nkayi Biography: Child, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, House, Instagram, Weight Loss, Parents, Without Makeup

Biography

Unathi Nkayi is a multi-gifted South African movie producer, TV personality, and Idols judge born on November 6, 1978.

She has a unique way of expressing herself, and her time as a judge has earned her reputation.

She has built a name for herself in the South African entertainment scene as a journalist and writer.

Unathi Nkayi
Unathi Nkayi: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Unathi Nkayi
Born:	6 November 1978 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Makhanda, South Africa
Children:	Sinako Msengana, Imbo Msengana
Nationality:	South African
Parents:	N/A
Height:	N/A
Siblings:	N/A
Boyfriend • Husband:	Thomas Msengana (m. 2009)
Occupation:	Disc Jockey • Tv Personality
Net Worth:	$400,000-$750,000

Early Life

On November 6, 1978, the entertainment industry’s television star, Unathi Nkayi was born.

Unathi Nkayi‘s parents raised her in Makhanda, commonly known as Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

Her parents, who liked music, had a significant influence on her.

She was a member of the literary club in high school, where she honed her writing skills, which she later used in her career.

Unathi Nkayi grew raised in Grahamstown under the watchful eyes and close supervision of her parents.

She always wanted to be a host on television. The courage to pursue aspirations grew due to the support she received from both her parents and relatives.

Her ambition has come true, and she is now one of the most well-known figures in the South African media sector.

She has established a name for herself and is growing in popularity.

Education

Victoria Girls High School in Grahamstown was where Unathi Nkayi finished her secondary school career.

She continued her education at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands after graduation.

Unathi Nkayi earned a bachelor’s degree in International Media Studies at university.

Career

Unathi Nkayi began her career in 2004 after graduating from a higher institution.

She was hired as a co-host on Popstars, a popular television show. Rowan Cloete co-hosted the show alongside Unathi Nkayi.

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

Unathi Nkayi has auditioned for Castle Loud, a South African Broadcasting Corporation show, alongside other hopefuls. After a successful audition, she landed the part and rose through the ranks to become the show’s co-producer.

Unathi Nkayi joined popular radio station YFM in 2004, lasted for sixteen years, and then left in 2020. She started working at Metro FM in 2014 and stayed till 2017. She joined Kaya FM later in 2020.

She rose to prominence after recording a voice-over for a character in the animated series, Doc McStuffins. After that, Rita The Cheetah was her role in the Disney edutainment series.

Unathi Nkayi is a businesswoman and a good judge who has judged and developed numerous heaving weights in the industry today. She is a notable writer and a shareholder in the company, Luck Bean. She authored the book, I Keep Learning, which was based on her life experiences.

Awards

Unathi Nkayi has garnered numerous awards in various categories. She was named Most Promising Woman at the MTN Media Awards, held by Media Magazine, in 2005.

In 2004 and 2005, the Star Newspaper named her one of the “Top Ten Personalities in Media.” In addition, she won the Glamour Woman of the Year Award in 2014.

Personal Life

Unathi Nkayi married Thomas Msengana, a.k.a. Bad Boy T, in 2009. Her spouse happens to be a renowned personality and a household name in the entertainment world.

Sinako Msengana and Imbo Msengana are the results of their marriage. But, unfortunately, after their separation in 2017, their marriage did not achieve a till death do us part ending.

After Thomas Msengana allegedly cheated on his wife, the couple called it quits.

She claimed she saw text messages and images on Thomas‘ phone. They eventually parted ways as a result of this.

Social Media

Unathi Nkayi is active on Instagram. The famous judge uploads pictures of herself and her children regularly for her fans.

Her Instagram handle is @UnathiNkayi, and she has over 200 thousand followers.

Net Worth

The South African-born personality, Unathi Nkayi has walloped an estimated net worth of $400,000-$750,000.