Unathi NKayi

Unathi Nkayi and her co-host Justin Toerien decided not to renew their contracts at Star 9.19FM. Image via Instagram @justint_sa/ @unathi.co

Unathi Nkayi and co-host Justin Toerien exit Star 9.19FM

Unathi Nkayi and her co-host Justin Toerien announced they would not renew their contracts and continue with their’ All Star Drive’ show.

Unathi NKayi

Unathi Nkayi and her co-host Justin Toerien decided not to renew their contracts at Star 9.19FM. Image via Instagram @justint_sa/ @unathi.co

After serving the ALL Star Drive show for a year, Star 9.19FM radio personality Unathi Nkayi and her co-host Justin Toerien announced their exit from the station via Instagram on Tuesday, 31 January. 

UNATHI NKAYI AND JUSTIN TOERIEN BID FAREWELL TO STAR 9.19FM

The radio personalities announced that they would not renew their contracts with the radio station. They revealed that that February would be their last month on air at the radio station.

Nkayi comforted the All Star Drive fans and told them that they [Nkayi and her co-host] would cherish the “wonderful moments” that they had shared with them.

The broadcasters spoke highly of one another and seemed to have formed a friendship that will last a lifetime.

Penning her goodbye. Unathi wrote,

“GOODBYE and THANK U

February serves as our last month as Co-hosts of The All Star Drive on @star919fm

We’ve had a great year together with you on air and on the gram, and we’re very grateful for the wonderful moments we’ve shared with you.

“We’ve decided not to extend our contracts and wish the station all the best. Stay blessed South Aaaaa we love you.”

Justine’s Instagram wall is filled with videos and pictures of himself and Nkayi.

He commented on his co-hosts post and said,

“Had the absolute best ride with you! Grateful for the past year. And grateful to have made a friend for life! Onwards and upwards to better things!!!”

Nkayi then praised her Toerien and gave him his flowers, saying,

“@justint_sa my FAVOURITE Radio Co-host to date. A friend for life. My TWIN😂 Just’ God DID THAT♥️ I love you, darling. Take your flowers, my friend💫”

Unathi Nayi
Unathi Nkayi and her co-host Justin Toerien will last be heard on their All Star Drive show at the end of February 2023. Image via Instagram@ unathi.co

‘IT’S VERY HUMBLING’: UNATHI NKAYI NERVOUS TO START AT STAR 9.19FM

According to IOL, the co-hosts had always gotten along well since day one. Nkayi had reportedly been very nervous about taking on the role at a different radio station.

She was quoted as saying,

“So it’s very humbling to be trusted with a new baby, it’s very humbling to be trusted with a blank canvas and for the team to trust me to join them and to say we trust you enough to grow this beautiful baby of ours.”

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