Zain Asher Biography and Wikipedia
Zain Asher is a British-Nigerian journalist and news anchor currently serving as a correspondent reporter for CNN International based in New York City. She is also the host of the Network’s primetime global news show called One Word with Zain airing every weekday. Previously, Zain served as the host of Money Magazine on FOX News in 2013. She even served as a presenter and investigative reporter for News 12 in New York City.
Zain Asher Education
Asher earned her degree in Spanish and French from Keble College at Oxford University in Oxford, England back in 2005. From there, she earned a degree in Journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University in New York.
Zain Asher Age
How old is Zain? Asher is 41 years old as of 2024. She was born Zain Ejiofor Asher on 27 August 1983, in Wandsworth, England, United Kingdom. Her birthday is celebrated on 27th August every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Gemini. READ: Melissa Bell
Zain Asher Nationality and Ethnicity
Asher is a British Nigerian national by birth. She was born and brought up in Bralham, London Borough of Wandsworth in England by Nigerian parents who were born in Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria. Thus, she is of Igbo Nigerian descent.
Zain Asher Height
Zain stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m). She is a beautiful woman of color with an hourglass body shape who also maintains an average body weight of around 55 kilograms. Asher’s hair color is black and her eyes are dark brown.
Zain Asher Parents
Asher was born as the daughter of Arinze Ejiofor (father) and Obiajulu Ejiofor (mother) in England, UK. Her parents are Nigerian natives who grew up in the Northern side of Ezeagu LGA, Enugu state in Nigeria. Zain’s mother and father moved and settled in the United Kingdom when she was not yet born. Asher is also the youngest sister of a Famous British actor and filmmaker, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Zain Asher Brother
Zain has one older brother known as Chiwetel Ejiofor. Chiwetel is a successful British actor and filmmaker known for his appearances in blockbuster movies and TV series like The Old Guard, Locked Down, Maleficent Mistress of Evil and many more.
Cnn Zain Asher Husband
Is Zain married? Asher is happily married to her husband, Steve Peoples. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony that was held in New York City on the 30th of September 2017. Zain’s husband works as a political analyst and reporter for the Associated Press based in New York. READ: Marcel Louis Jacques
Cnn Zain Asher Baby | Child | Gives Birth
Asher announced that she was pregnant in 2018 just one year after her wedding. A few months later, the couple welcomed a bouncing baby boy. In 2019, Zain and her husband shared the face of their adorable newborn in a pic they took together when they were on vacation.
Zain Asher Salary
Asher working as a global News anchor and reporter for CNN International based in New York City earns an annual salary ranging from $95,000 to $100,000.
Zain Asher Name Change | Real Name
Asher was born Zain Ejiofor Asher, her real name on 27 August 1983 in Balham, London, United Kingdom. Therefore, she has not changed her name.
Zain Asher Net Worth
Asher is a highly-acclaimed British- Nigerian journalist and global correspondent with an estimated net worth of around $2 million.
Zain Asher Bleaching
Zain has long beautiful black African hair from her heritage as a Nigerian and she is known for wearing the best hairstyles of all time on air. Her hair can also be seen in dyed brown or full black hair. Additionally, Asher has never bleached her skin before.
One World With Zain Asher
One World with Zain is a popular global news segment that is hosted by Zain and airs on CNN International every weekday. The show was officially announced by the Executive Vice president and general manager of CNN International, Mike McCarthy back in April 2021 before it officially aired towards the end of the same month. READ: Alexa Marie Aikman
Where Is Zain Asher Originally From
Asher is originally from Bralham, London Borough of Wandsworth in England, United Kingdom. Her parents were born and raised in Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Zain Asher CNN News
Zain currently serves as a news anchor and correspondent reporter for CNN International based in New York City. As of 2021, she is the main host of the station’s brand new program called One Word with Zain on weekdays. Asher even hosts another CNN weekly business show called Marketplace Africa and its place within global markets.
She has even anchored the My Freedom Day program on CNN before finally moving to One World. Prior to her work on CNN, Zain was the main host of Money Magazine on FOX News. During her time on Money magazine, Asher was able to cover careers and other stories about wise investments and markets.
She even served as a general assignment reporter for News 12 in New York City. At CNN, Asher has covered major breaking news stories like the 2014 kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Nigeria and the 2013 Terrorist bombings in Boston Massachusetts and other international stories.
