Unathi Msengana Nkayi (born November 6th, 1978) popularly known as Unathi Msengana is a South African Disc Jockey, singer, and radio host.

She is famously known for hosting shows on Youth station and Metro FM show with Glen Lewis.

Real Facts About Unathi

• Full name: Unathi Msengana Nkayi
• Stage Name: Unathi Msengana
• Born: November 6, 1978
• Age: 44 yrs old (2022)
• Place Of Birth: Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
• Nationality: SouthAfrica
• Spouse: Thomas Msengana (M.2009-2017)
• Children: Sinako, Imbo
• Genres: Soul, R&B
• Occupation: Singer, actress, presenter
• Net Worth: N/A

Early Life & Education

Unathi Msengana was born on November 6, 1987, in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, where she was raised.

She had her secondary education at Victoria Girls High school and attended Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, where she studied Journalism and drama.

Career 

Unathi Nkayi began her career in the early 1990s. She also auditioned for the show, Castle Loud which aired on SABC 1.

She landed the rope and also co-produced the show. This led to her breakthrough in TV and radio broadcasting, leading to her working for YFM from 2004 -2020.

She was a radio disc jockey at Metro FM in 2007 and also replaced Mara Louw as a judge on the M-Net reality competition idols in 2011.

Personal Life

Unathi Nkayi got married to her ex-husband Thomas Msengana better known as Bad Boy T who is a radio host and Disc Jockey.

The couple allegedly met while working together at Kaya FM. They later got married on September 19th, 2009.

However, news of their separation came in 2017. But the couple kept their divorce a secret due to alleged infidelity.

They went on their separate ways after eight years of marriage, they had two children Sinako and Imbo.

Awards And Nominations

• She was nominated twice at the South African music awards (SAMAs).
• She was nominated for Best Urban Pop album at the SAMAs.
• She was named one of the top ten people in media by the Star newspaper in 2004 and 2005.
• She was named the most promising woman in media at the MTN Media Awards.
• She got two awards at the Metro FM music awards for song of the year and bessed dressed artist.
• She was given the Glamour woman of the year at the Media Star in 2014.