South African media maven, Unathi Nkayi, subtly addressed the intense scrutiny she recently faced in a reflective Instagram post on Monday, November 28. Could this be her way of responding to the American TikToker who recently targeted her?
The former Idols SA judge, known for never missing a Monday workout, took to Instagram to candidly discuss the comments she’s had to navigate during her gym sessions. At the age of 45, she questioned why it’s never the young. Fit women who shout remarks like “Gogo Unathi umdala” to provoke her. Equally puzzling for her was the absence of comments from the gym’s mature hotties, aged 61-75, who. Despite sharing the same workout attire, opted to taunt her with remarks about a supposed midlife crisis.
“I’m 45,” she asserted, highlighting the paradoxical situations she encounters. Unathi questioned why those with enviable physiques use cultural pretexts to dictate her wardrobe choices, urging her to “cover up.” Amidst these challenges, she emphasized the power of self-love, stating that when you embrace it, external opinions become inconsequential. Adding a touch of humor, she concluded by affirming, “BTW We Never miss Mondays.”
Undeterred by societal expectations, Unathi dispelled any notion of soon becoming a gogo (grandmother). Explaining that her family prioritizes education and foundational stability before expanding the family. As her son celebrated his 19th birthday, she humorously clarified that grandmotherhood is not on her immediate horizon.
Therefore, this revelation coincides with an incident where an American TikToker, @ShulerKing, misunderstood an article featuring Unathi. The TikToker erroneously believed that a man had divorced his wife after seeing her without makeup for the first time, using Unathi’s image as a reference. Unathi, who divorced ex-husband Thomas Msengana in 2017, found herself unwittingly thrust into this misunderstanding.
In essence, navigating through life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Unathi Nkayi’s Instagram post serves not only as a personal reflection but also as a potential response to the recent online trolling. In embracing her age, asserting her choices, and tackling misconceptions head-on. Unathi exemplifies a spirit of authenticity and self-assurance that transcends societal judgments.
