Unathi Nkayi took to her Instagram to share news of her upcoming documentary that she’s currently shooting, which will be released after the case against radio station Kaya 959 has been concluded. In a series of video slides, the singer also added that the documentary will capture the whole court case journey and all proof in documents.
The case was opened by Unathi who claims that Kaya unlawfully dismissed her in 2021, citing “the breakdown of trust between them and Unathi” after a clash between Unathi and Sizwe Dlomo and claims of Sizwe verbally abusing Unathi.
In the video, the Gimme the Music singer started off by explaining why she posted the video clips, commenting:
“I’m shooting this video for my mother, she has instructed me and given me the blessing to tell my side of the story and I promised her that I will one day, but I’ve asked her to allow me to do it officially at the end of my case against Kaya, at the High court.”
Unathi went on to share that her mother’s advice comes from her believing that her case is a plight for black women in corporate South Africa, adding that, she has started shooting and directing the documentary which will be shared after the case with Khaya has been finalized.
The former Idols judge also thanked everyone who has shown her love and support on this journey, adding that they’ve made her realise that this is “bigger” than her.
“… This could last me a few months or a few years, it doesn’t matter. It’s all dependant on how much Kaya wants to drag it for. I have a feeling obviously, that they do want to drag it for long, because contractually, this was meant to be heard in arbitration but because the high court is more expensive, here we are.”
She went on to reassure her friends and followers that finances are not going to be problem, adding that she has been saving since being fired by the radio station, and that she has also been lucky to receive backup from “powerful and wealthy” individuals who are in her support.
Unathi went on to psychologically prepare her supporters, adding that the court case court take weeks, months or years.
She shared, “psychologically I’m 45…. the worst has happened to me, right? They’ve humiliated me, they’ve destroyed me, I’ve lost copious of amounts of money because of what happened …. I’m ready now for the legal battle because I believe in our constitution, and I know that our constitution is one of the most powerful constitutions in the world.”
Unathi went on to add that psychologically she finds peace in knowing that Kaya will have to work with Sizwe and Sibongile who was responsible for firing her but was also later fired by the broadcaster. Adding that the emotional strain of such an arrangement is what will give her peace.
Unathi ended things off by adding that she is “ready for war” and “will see this through.”
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