Johannesburg, South Africa — In a jaw-dropping revelation that has stunned Mzansi, Unathi Nkayi has finally opened up about the secret romantic relationship she shared with Somizi Mhlongo — a relationship that allegedly led to a quiet “divorce” the public never saw coming.

In a tell-all interview that’s already sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry, Unathi described her years-long entanglement with the beloved but controversial media personality, Somizi, and why it all ended in heartbreak, betrayal, and silence.

“I loved him… deeply. But not every love story is meant for the spotlight.”

 THE SECRET THEY KEPT FOR YEARS

According to Unathi, the relationship began off-screen in the early 2010s when both were working on Idols SA. Their bond was undeniable, their chemistry electric — but what the public thought was just a strong friendship was something far more intimate behind closed doors.

“It was real, it was complicated, and it was ours,” Unathi said, holding back tears.

Though the public never caught on, insiders claim they cohabited for a time, shared joint vacations, and even exchanged symbolic ‘wedding rings’ during a private commitment ceremony in 2016 attended by a handful of trusted industry friends.

 THE BREAKDOWN: “I WAS NEVER ENOUGH”

Unathi describes how the relationship began to crumble when Somizi’s fame skyrocketed, bringing with it pressure, rumors of multiple lovers, and emotional distance.

“I started to feel like a placeholder — like someone he leaned on in private, but hid from the world,” she confessed.

She claimed Somizi refused to acknowledge their bond publicly, even as she stood by him during scandals and career challenges. The final blow allegedly came when Unathi found out from a friend that Somizi was seeing someone else — someone he introduced as his ‘true partner’ to his inner circle.

“That was the moment I knew I was never going to be chosen.”

 THE “DIVORCE” THAT NEVER MADE HEADLINES

Though they were never legally married, Unathi says the emotional commitment was real, and so was the grief when it ended.

“We separated in silence. No lawyers, no court, no headlines. Just distance. And pain.”

She revealed that the two have not spoken in over two years, despite once considering each other soulmates.

 FALLOUT, FAME & FORGIVENESS

When asked if she forgives Somizi, Unathi paused:

“Forgiveness is a process. I don’t hate him. But I’ll never let myself be invisible in someone else’s life again.”

Unathi says she’s telling her story now not for revenge, but for healing — and for the many people in secret, painful relationships who feel voiceless.

SOMIZI YET TO RESPOND

As of publication, Somizi has not issued any statement regarding Unathi’s claims. His team has remained silent, though sources close to him suggest he was “shocked” she went public.