Born in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, Unathi graduated with Degree in International Media Studies at the University of Utrecht.
[3] Unathi earned her first nomination for Favourite South African Radio DJ at the 27th ceremony of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
In June 2014, she bagged a character role of Rita the Cheetah on Doc McStuffins, Disney Junior series.
[7][8] In November 2021, Unathi bagged a role of hosting The Festive Get Together in The Life Artois on Mzansi Magic for two consecutive seasons.
[12] In early January 2024, Unathi was announced as the host of 2024 Basadi in Music Awards for the second time held at the Joburg Theatre.