Unathi Nkayi Attends Welcoming Ceremony of Zwai and Mel Bala’s Son From Initiation School, SA Reacts

Unathi Nkayi Attends Welcoming Ceremony of Zwai and Mel Bala’s Son From Initiation School, SA Reacts

  • The South African media personality Unathi recently attended the welcoming ceremony at the Bala family homestead
  • The star was said to be attending Umgidi, which is a welcoming ceremony for a son who returns home from initiation school
  • A video of the star drinking traditional beer at the ceremony was shared on social media by Musa Khawula
Netizens reacted to Unathi Nkayi attending Umgidi
Unathi Nkayi was spotted at the Bala's Umgidi. Image: @unathi.co
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South African TV and radio personality Unathi Nkayi recently looked fabulous in traditional attire at a Umgidi ceremony.

The former Kaya 959 presenter attended the welcoming ceremony of Zwai and Mel Bala's son as he returned from initiation school almost the same time as her son's return, which she and her ex-husband celebrated last year.

The video of Unathi Nkayi drinking traditional beer at the ceremony was shared on social media by the controversial blogger and gossipmonger Musa Khawula on his Twitter (X) page.

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He captioned the post:

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"Unathi Nkayi at the welcoming ceremony of Mel Bala and Zwai Bala's son from initiation school."

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Netizens react to Video of Unathi Nkayi

Shortly after the video was posted on social media, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. See what they had to say:

@gatsoMicrogreen said:

"I thought initiation schools only happen in winter."

@Hozeh5 wrote:

"African woman. Those colours look stunning on her."

@UMntuNgabantu responded:

"This is just for the public to appear as an African woman. First of all, omama have their own bucket of umqombothi. They don't drink with men. Secondly women aren't allowed to enter ubuhlanto boo Tata, when men need something from the kitchen they send young men."

@ostout_achuu replied:

"In Xhosa tradition, cultural practices surrounding the consumption of traditional beer. It's often considered a male activity, especially during ceremonies or initiation celebrations."

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Source: Briefly News

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