Unathi Nkayi opens up about her beef with Ntsiki Mazwai: "My being has annoyed her for 23 years"

Unathi Nkayi opens up about her beef with Ntsiki Mazwai: "My being has annoyed her for 23 years"

  • South African media personality Unathi Nkayi recently opened up about her beef with Ntsikelelo Mazwai
  • The former Kaya 959 radio presenter penned a long message on her Instagram page addressing the controversial activist
  • Many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions to Nkayi addressing the beef
Unathi refuted the claims that were made by Ntsiki Mazwai
Unathi Nkayi talked about her beef with Ntsiki Mazwai. Image: Oupa Bopape
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It seems like there is more than what meets the eye with Ntsikelelo Mazwai and Unathi Nkayi, as the two have been at loggerheads for the longest time, and recently, the former Idols SA judge decided to clear the air and address this long-lived beef.

Recently, Unathi Nkayi decided to go on her Instagram page and address the claims that Mazwai made about her. Ntsiki has been on Nkayi's neck forever, and previously, she was angry that the media personality was still getting gigs even after her saga with Sizwe Dlomo.

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In her Instagram post, Unathi wrote:

"Do better sis because you’re giving us middle kids a bad name. Your sisters are incredible, talented, powerful and beautiful women. South Africa let me give you context so that whenever that woman opens her mouth about me you know where it started.

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Nkayi also mentioned that her existence has always annoyed the activist for 23 years:

"My being has annoyed her for 23 years as in uyancitheka arhawzelelwe ngumsintsila okwengathi uneworms up to a point that she now says I am NOT the BEST SELLING AUTHOR THAT I AM."

See the post below:

Netizens respond to Unathi Nkayi's side of the story

Shortly after the media personality addressed the beef between her and Ntsiki Mazwai, many netizens flooded the comment section with their reactions. Here's what they had to say:

Yaya Mavundla wrote:

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"She doesn’t even deserve the attention you are giving her. She still won’t get the invite."

kasie_gal said:

"Good for you @unathi.co Yho, this madness must run in her family cause nam I had an encounter with her younger sister."

khush_xaba responded:

"But there’s a message where Cuba specifically asked for Ntsiki to be there as she’s a poet. Her name was on the top three of people who were called but SA didn’t want her there."

lady_virgo1509 replied:

"No weapon formed against you will prosper, you've got this. Continue being yourself and doing you."
Unathi set the record straight regarding claims made by Ntsiki
Unathi Nkayi on her beef with Ntsiki Mazwai. Image: Oupa Bopape
Source: Getty Images

What you need to know about Unathi Nkayi

Unathi Fundiswa Msengana, born on 6 November 1978, in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, is known by her professional name, Unathi Nkayi.

She attended Victoria Girls High School before continuing her studies abroad at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, where she pursued International Media Studies. She later honed her skills in Journalism and Drama at Rhodes University in Grahamstown.

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Her career began in 2004 when she co-hosted Popstars with Rowan Cloete. In 2011, Unathi became a judge on Idols, taking over from Mara Louw and holding the role for five seasons.

Unathi Nkayi set to launch A Safe Space With Unathi podcast

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that media personality Unathi Nkayi had fans jumping with joy when she announced her new podcast.

Coming from a stellar interview on Podcast and Chill, Unathi Nkayi says she's ready to launch her own titled A.S.S With Unathi (A Safe Space with Unathi).

Source: Briefly News

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