Maya Jama
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Early Life and Heritage
Maya Jama is a British television and radio presenter, born on August 14, 1994, in Bristol, United Kingdom. She has a diverse background, with Somali heritage on her father's side and Swedish heritage on her mother's.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 14 Aug, 1994
- Age
- 25 yrs
- Occupations
- Television presenter
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- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birth Place
- Bristol
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- British television and radio presenter
- Net Worth 2020
- 1.5 million
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Career Beginnings in TV and Radio
Jama began her journey into broadcasting during her teenage years. She first gained attention presenting a weekly music video countdown on Jumpoff.TV, a London-based online platform. This early experience helped her secure opportunities with other media outlets, including a role with TRACE Sports on Sky.
She later became a weekday DJ on Rinse FM, where she honed her radio hosting skills and began building a loyal audience. Her breakthrough came in August 2014 when MTV hired her as a presenter for "The Wrap Up," a music and culture show. That same year, she fronted "Maya's FIFA World Cup Cities," a travelogue covering the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Television Success and Collaborations
Following her rise at MTV, Jama continued expanding her television portfolio. She co-hosted the MOBO Awards on Channel 5 alongside Marvin Humes, solidifying her role in British pop culture media. In 2017, she joined the Saturday night game show "Cannonball" as a co-presenter. The show, which aired on ITV, was hosted by Freddie Flintoff and featured a cast including Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, and Ryan Hand.
