The once-strong friendship between South African media personalities Somizi Mhlongo and Unathi Nkayi took a dramatic turn when Unathi publicly declared that their relationship had come to an abrupt end.
The revelation shocked fans, especially as Unathi took the extra step of removing all traces of their friendship from her social media accounts, a move that left many speculating on what had caused such a sharp fallout. The situation even drew parallels to the controversial R. Kelly scandal, sparking further debate and intrigue.
Unathi’s Public Statement and R. Kelly Controversy
The tension between the two became apparent when Unathi made a bold post on her social media, addressing her stance on the R. Kelly controversy. In the post, she made it clear that she no longer wanted to associate with anyone who continued to support the disgraced singer. Her post read:
“To ALL my friends who think you’re going to CONTINUE playing R Kelly in my presence. TODAY IT STOPS. No more philosophical B*LL SHIT about you separating the genius from the MONSTER. It STOPS TODAY, HMKAY…unless you LOVE being a trigger.”
This strong stance appeared to be a breaking point in her friendship with Somizi. Though the details of their private conversations remain undisclosed, fans began connecting the dots and assumed that Somizi’s continued association with R. Kelly’s music may have been a factor in their fallout.
Somizi’s Response to the Fallout
For months, Somizi remained silent on the matter, choosing not to engage in any public confrontations. However, on his TV show, Living The Dream With Somizi, he finally opened up about the end of his friendship with Unathi, revealing his disappointment but expressing no desire to reconcile. Somizi’s reflections on their fractured relationship highlighted his shock, stating:
“Honestly, I was shocked, I was disappointed, but it is what it is. Sometimes when people show you who they are, you leave them; someone that I thought we were okay with went public. The devil does not want to see me prosper. This day has been a day and a half.”
Somizi’s words indicated that he had come to terms with the breakup of their friendship but felt betrayed by how publicly Unathi handled the situation
No Room for Reconciliation
Somizi made it clear that he had no plans to repair the friendship with Unathi, even if their professional lives required them to cross paths in the future. He stated that while he would maintain professionalism if they were to work together again, he would not go out of his way to engage with her:
“If I have to go work with her, in the same space. It’s not in my nature to say it’s either me or somebody else. I’m not going to take bread away from somebody who feeds her kids and family and stuff. I’m going to make sure my space and peace are protected. I never want to talk to her again, I never want to speak to her again.”
Somizi’s emphasis on protecting his peace suggests that he values his emotional well-being and has no interest in rekindling a relationship with someone he feels has betrayed him.
Moving Forward
Despite the intensity of the fallout, both Somizi and Unathi seem to be focused on their respective careers. While the end of their friendship played out in a very public forum, it’s clear that Somizi is intent on maintaining his professional composure, ensuring that their personal issues do not interfere with their work. He concluded by saying:
“I will be professional. Being professional doesn’t mean that when she says something I must agree with her… but I’m going to make it clear before I even start that this person must never even look at me.”
The fallout between Somizi and Unathi serves as a reminder of how personal values and public opinions can sometimes lead to the end of even the strongest relationships. Although their friendship may be over, the two remain prominent figures in the South African entertainment industry, and it’s likely they will continue to make headlines in their own ways.
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