Table of Biography
Clara Amfo is a popular British radio and television presenter, DJ, and journalist. Clara Amfo is best known for presenting her shows on BBC Radio 1.
Early Life
On the 30th of May 1984, Clara Amfo was born in Kingston upon Thames, London, England, United Kingdom. She holds British nationality and belongs to a mixed ethnicity of Ghanaian and English heritage. In addition, she is 39 years old as of 2023 and has a birth sign of Gemini.
Moving on to her family background, she was born to her father Emmanuel while her mother Gracie. Meanwhile, his father emigrated from Ghana in the 1970s. Her father was an NHS microbiologist, and her mother was a hospital cleaner by profession. Sadly, her father died in 2015 from a heart attack. Meanwhile, she grew up with five siblings whose names are still a mystery.
Caption: Clara Amfo with her mother (Source:The Times)
In terms of her academic qualification, she went to a local community school and completed her early school in Kingston upon Thames. After finishing her high school education, she went on to study media arts with professional and creative writing at St Mary’s University College.
Professional Career
Clara Amfo began her career in the media industry as an intern at KISS FM, a popular radio station in London. She started out as a presenter during her tenure there, working on early breakfast, weekend breakfast, and the drive-time show before leaving. She later joined BBC Radio 1Xtra in September 2013, where she presented the weekend breakfast show.
In 2015, she made a significant career move when she became a presenter on BBC Radio 1’s mid-morning show. Her show showcased a diverse range of music genres and featured interviews with renowned artists. In addition, her presenting style, coupled with her ability to connect with her audience, contributed to her rising popularity.
Caption: Clara Amfo hosting a program (Source: Instagram)
Her success on the radio led to opportunities in television. She has presented several notable TV shows, including coverage of major music events such as the Glastonbury Festival and the Brit Awards. She has also hosted programs like “Top of the Pops” and “Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.”
Aside from her work in broadcasting, she has used her platform to raise awareness about social issues. She has been an advocate for inclusivity, diversity, and equality in the media and entertainment industry. Her efforts to address important topics and engage in meaningful conversations have earned her praise and respect.
Reality star
Meanwhile, she also has participated in the reality shows as a contestant. She participated in the 18th season of Strictly Come Dancing. Alja Korjanec served as her partner. In week six of the competition, she was eliminated. Amfo and her brother Andy participated in the third season of Celebrity Gogglebox in June 2021.
Moreover, she appeared on the revived series The Weakest Link in December 2021 and won the competition in episode 1. She appeared as a guest judge on the Snatch Game episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World on 22 February 2022.
Clara Amfo – Awards
Caption: Clara Amfo receiving an award along with her friend (Source: Instagram)
Clara won the Radio Academy’s Rising Star Award in 2013 for her outstanding work on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Moreover, she was recognized by Music Week Women in Music Awards – Radio Presenter of the Year (2016). She was honoured with TRIC Awards – Radio Personality (2019). In addition, her show on BBC Radio 1 was recognized as the best radio show in the urban music category in 2019.
Clara Amfo – Net Worth 2023
Clara has an estimated net worth of over £700,000, but her exact salary is unknown. Moreover, she has one of the highest salaries at the BBC, earning between £155,000 to £159,999, according to the annual BBC report released in 2020.
Relationship Status
In terms of her relationship status, Clara Amfo is a single and unmarried lady. Moreover, she has not talked much about her love life and relationship in public. However, in 2019, in an interview with The Sun, she was asked about the love of her life. She said: “My mum Gracie. She’s a big deal on Instagram with over 10,000 followers. People care about her more than me.” It seems she is focused on her profession at the moment.
In addition, she has not been involved in any significant controversies or scandals that have garnered widespread attention or negative publicity. She is primarily known for her successful career as a radio and television presenter, and her work has been well-received by audiences and industry professionals.
Body Measurements
Caption: Clara posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
This BBC presenter has a pair of black eyes with black curly hair. She stands 5 feet 3 inches tall (160 cm) while her weight, dress size, waist size, and many others are still a secret.
Social Media
On her Instagram page ‘@claraamfo’ there are over 294k followers. Likewise, there are over 9.2k followers on her Facebook page and she is not active on Twitter.