To share the exciting news, Kaya FM has announced on social media that Idols judge and popular radio presenter, Unathi Nkayi will be ‘coming home.’
The famous radio presenter, Unathi Nkayi was seen in the video, making the announcement. While making the announcement, the singer turn radio presenter stated that she thought she wasn’t prepared.
Unathi Nkayi said;
When I got the call to come to Kaya, it was overwhelming for me. Not because I doubt whether I’m Afropolitan or not, but because I thought I wasn’t ready.
The media personality had not been on the radio after her last time on Metro FM. Unathi described what followed as ‘a painful exit.’ Several statements were made about the manner in which Unathi’s had used in leaving the station.
In an interview session last year on #BehindtheStory, Unathi revealed what transpired to host, Pearl Thusi. She explained that one of the reasons she had to leave was a disagreement she had with the station’s bigwigs.
Unathi’s fans had accepted that their favourite radio presenter will never return to the radio, but she had surprised them by returning and doing what she has a deep passion for.
The media personality and Kaya FM have not given much detail about the highly-anticipated show to their fans and listeners. However, it is certain that Unathi Nkayi will debut the show in March.
This news comes after Bridget Masinga reportedly left the show. Will Unathi Nkayi be replacing her? Only time will tell!
BCCSA has also recently cleared Unathi Nkayi over ‘tribalistic comments’ she made last year on Idols SA.
She had gotten viewers of Idols SA infuriated after she praised one of the finalists, Luyola Yiba, stating that Xhosa were holding up South Africa. However, BCCSA has come out to clear her statement, explaining that there was no evidence the media personality had advocated hatred.
