MAYA Jama is one of the hottest personalities on UK TV right now, as well as being a model and radio DJ.
She is set to host the Brit Awards 2024 — here we take a look at her life and net worth.
Who is Maya Jama?
Maya Jama is a presenter of Somali and Swedish descent, who was born in August 1994.
She was named after civil-rights activist and celebrated poet Maya Angelou because her mum read the famous poem, I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, during her pregnancy.
Maya made the move from Bristol to London aged 16 to pursue her broadcasting career, and set up her own YouTube channel as well as landing a gig as a presenter for JumpOff TV.
She then became the host of MTV’s The Wrap-Up, before moving on to host MTV Essentials and MTV News.
The talented star also hosted the Friday and Saturday 10am to 1pm shows on BBC Radio 1 — before leaving in May 2020.
Aside from her TV and radio work, Maya has enjoyed success with fashion collections with PrettyLittleThing and JD Sports, as well as modelling for brands such as Adidas and Maybelline.
What TV shows has Maya Jama hosted?
Since early 2023, Maya has been the host Love Island — she took over the role after Laura Whitmore quit the ITV2 show.
Before that, she was the host of BBC Three’s Glow Up after taking over from Stacey Dooley.
Maya also fronted the first series of Channel 4’s The Circle alongside Alice Levine.
During lockdown in 2020, Maya co-hosted Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer alongside the former England football star.
The duo combined again in 2021 for Crouchy’s Year-Late Euros.
Maya also hosted Simon Cowell’s talent show Walk The Line.
In December 2023, it was revealed that Maya would host Love Island: All-Stars, which started on January 15, 2024.
What is Maya Jama’s net worth?
Maya has previously revealed that she became a millionaire at 24.
The popular presenter lives in a plush London home, which she bought with her hard-earned cash.
It is reported she has a net worth of an estimated £3million.
Who is Maya Jama dating?
Maya is well known for dating rapper Stormzy from 2016 until 2020.
Her next series relationship was with basketball star Ben Simmons.
They confirmed their romance in June 2021 when Ben shared a screenshot of an intimate FaceTime call he had with Maya on his Instagram story.
Then, after much speculation, on January 11, 2022, the couple confirmed their engagement.
But in September 2022, it was revealed that the pair called it off following a “difficult time” over their conflicting schedules.
A source told The Sun: “It’s been a difficult time for them.
“While they both care for each other so much, they truly gave it their all and realise that they just come from two different worlds.
“They now understand they don’t have the time they thought to dedicate to this relationship.”
In August 2023, it was confirmed that Maya and Stormzy were once again an item.
In December of the same year they made their red carpet debut as a couple at The Fashion Awards.