Social Media Reacts To Unathi’s First Day Back on Radio
Social Media Reacts To Unathi’s First Day Back on Radio – Unathi Nkayi made her return to radio on Monday following a three-year hiatus.
The previous Metro FM breakfast show host publicised that she will be taking over Bridget Masinga’s show on Kaya FM from March.
While many were excited by the news, some naysayers said she should make room for younger talent.
Unathi hit back: “People who obsess about age are people who are insecure about what they have achieved at their age. Do they expect a 19-year-old to host Kaya FM? Kaya doesn’t speak to 19-years-olds, it speaks to my generation.
“Mamela neh, I haven’t done this for three years, I’m going to call number wrong station’s number or name…get over it,” says Nkayi just a few minutes into her brand new show “Midday Joy” with Unathi on Kaya FM.
She started her day with glamour, chauffeur service from her home, courtesy of Kaya FM.
Dressed in MaXhosa by Laduma; taken by surprise, Nkayi is heard saying “What do I deserves this honour?” as she greets the gentleman and slides into the Maserati. “I can’t believe this day is finally here…I’ve been picked up by my Kaya FM in a Maserati,” she says in between laughs.
It got better as was she’s driven to work for her first day on “Midday Joy”, Nkayi received warm reception by seasoned broadcasters Thabiso Sikwane and David O’Sullivan.
According to the video posted on the station social media platforms, Nkayi appears to be crying amid the conversation with the duo as they continue to welcome her.
In response, she said:” It’s been a wonderful journey this past month, getting ready. I was in the Caribbean last week and bumping into so many South Africans and Afropolitan…saying ‘please don’t miss your flight, we really need to hear you on Monday”.
The joyful Nkayi, added: ‘It’s been overwhelming to say the least and absolutely beautiful. I feel safe and it’s rare…it’s a rare feeling.
“It’s wonderful to know that I’m walking into a group of people who believe in excellence, live excellence, exudes excellence and are welcoming me with open arms. I said to Greg (Maluka) and Neil (Johnson) that all I want to do is make all of you proud and that’s all I want to do.”
