Published 17:52 IST, June 16th 2020

Who is Maya Jama? Know about Bristolian presenter's profession, age and net worth

Wondering who is Maya Jama? Read on to know more about her profession, shows, and net worth. Also, check out what the 25-year-old presenter is doing currently.

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Maya Jama is a 25-year-old Bristolian presenter of Somali and Swedish descent. She was born on August 14, 1994. Reportedly, she was named after civil-rights activist and celebrated poet Maya Angelou because her mor read famous poem, I Kw Why Cd Bird Sings, during her pregnancy. She was dating rapper Stormzy for a long time. Read on to kw more about her career, net worth and projects. 

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Who is Maya Jama?

Maya made move from Bristol to London d 16 in order to pursue a career in broadcasting and set up her own YouTube channel alongside landing a gig as a presenter for JumpOff.TV. Later, she became host of MTV Base show, Wrap Up, before moving on to host MTV Essentials and MTV News. She has gained more and more popularity over years, especially when she hosted a travelogue called Copa 90's Maya's FIFA World Cup Cities during 2014 World Cup.

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Maya Jama's net worth

Although her net worth has t yet been confirmed, speculations estimated that star's net worth is around a whopping £1.5 million. Maya Jama hosted Friday and Saturday 10 am-1 pm shows on BBC Radio 1, before leaving in May 2020. She was also seen in  first series of Channel 4's Circle alongside Alice Levine along with hosting for Channel 5 star documentary Swipe Right for Sex. 

Reportedly, she has joined former England footballer Peter Crouch on his Save Our Summer show. new entertainment show is aiming to give audience a taste of summer's cancelled events following coronavirus pandemic. Apart from this, Maya has also been  face of several global brands, which would have filled her pockets.

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Maya Jama's relationship with Stormzy

duo parted ir ways in August 2019. It is speculated that  two ended ir four-year relationship to "focus on ir careers". Reportedly, Maya has moved out of ir home in South West London. An online report stated that she wants to focus on her TV and radio career.

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17:52 IST, June 16th 2020