Unathi Mkhize was born in the rural area of Umzimkhulu, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. He is best known from his role as Nkanyiso Hlophe in the multi-award winning telenovela The River and 1Magic comedy series Roomies. Unathi’s creative arsenal also boast in him obtaining his BA honours degree in motion picture medium at one of the leading creative arts learning institutes in Africa (AFDA). His ambition and drive inspired him to write and perform a solo theatre production Ubunzima Bendoda at multiple theatre festivals. Unathi describes himself as a storyteller who uses the craft of performance as a way to open the world to uncomfortable conversations.