Maya Jama is the name on everybody's lips at the moment but she isn't the only famous face in her family - her brother Omar has also made a name for himself
The 28-year-old host bagged herself the biggest presenting job on telly right now and is the name on everybody’s lips.Her younger brother Omar Jama made a name for himself in the fashion industry, modelling for the likes of Celine and fashion weeks.
At one point he was the face of Portuguese Soul, Etro Fashion Week and luxury French fashion brand, Celine.The siblings were both born and raised in Bristol, with their young mum Sadie from Sweden and their dad from Somalia. At Christmas, Maya gave a rarely seen insight into her family life, beaming in a sweet snap next to Omar and their little brother Shay.Meanwhile Omar and her grandad looked smart-casual in grey and white.The three siblings also donned some eye masks as Maya went make-up free to take the selfie, captioning the post: “Family pamper.”
From Johannesburg, she said: “Growing up, I never saw an East African woman host a show, and no Black or mixed-race woman hosts such a big primetime TV show, other than June Sarpong.
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