MAYA Jama has revealed a surprising new career change after the Love Island final. The TV host, 29, took to Instagram on Thursday (August 8) and announced the exciting news to her 3.2 million followers.
Sharing a series of snaps for the West End production of Shifters, Maya announced she will be a producer. She'll work alongside actor Idris Elba and rapper Little Simz on the project. This marks her debut in producing, with the main cast featuring Heather Agyepong and Tosin Cole.
In the caption, Maya said: "I fell in love with the play the moment I read it – I feel like I know these characters, I know their story, and it’s also really wonderful to be able to see yourself represented in art, that’s the most important part of it." Read More on Maya Jama Fans of Maya rushed to the comments to congratulate the star, with one person writing: "Congrats lovely, can't wait to watch it." A second added: "So exciting.
" A third said: "This is so cool Maya you legend." A synopsis for the play reads: "With the clock counting down until Des has to leave again, memories of their teen years collide with their present and they're forced to question if destiny has brought them back together for a reason. Most read in TV "Shifters is a beautifully intoxicating and relatable reminder of the enduring power of memory and young love.
" The West End Transfer of Shifters will preview August 12 at London's Duke of York's Theatre and go on until October 12. It's been two weeks since Maya hosted the.