Unathi Nkayi Singing Off-Key in Studio Video Cracks Mzansi

• A video of Unathi Nkayi singing off-key while recording music in the studio went viral on Tuesday, 14 July 2026
• The clip, originally posted on Instagram, showed the singer and presenter recording passionately in a small booth
• Mzansi flooded the comments with brutal but hilarious reactions, comparing Unathi to other artists

A recording of Unathi Nkayi has set social media alight after footage emerged of the singer going noticeably off-key while laying down vocals in what appears to be a small recording booth.

The clip, initially shared on Instagram by the former radio star and later reposted on X by @eykhanimeni on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, shows Unathi singing with full emotional commitment into a studio microphone.

Unathi's singing said to be a little off-key

Shot from a low angle, likely a phone propped on a surface, the footage captures two distinct moments, where Unathi looks upward mid-note with an open. The raw, unpolished setting made the clip feel authentic, but it was the vocals themselves that got everyone talking.

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Unathi Nkayi is a well-known figure in South African entertainment, having built her profile as a radio and television presenter and recording artist. While she placed singing on the back burner, he served as a judge on Idols SA for several seasons. Thats was until she announced her music return in 2026.

Reactions to the video poured in quickly, and they were not holding back. Here is what people had to say:

@Ricky180126 reacted: "I've always said she's the J-Lo of South Africa, great productions and songwriters. But no real singing voice to speak of. Her live performances always expose her. But she soldiers on."

@velvetdrafts stated: "Her and Yvonne Chaka Chaka = same WhatsApp group"

@SuzanSithole2 laughed: "When she used to be a judge on Idols SA, I used to judge her whenever she criticised my faves, I'd be like I know you did not just say that to someone who sounds better than you🤣🤣🤣"

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@JacintaBIGfan said: "UNATHI AND CREDO are delulu."

Watch the X video below:

Unathi speaks about her man

In a previous report from Briefly News, Unathi Nkayi revealed that she is currently dating a younger man after her divorce.

She shared her positive experiences with her 'Ben 10' and challenged stereotypes about younger men.

Source: Briefly News