Zain Asher BIO
Zain Asher is a British Nigerian journalist working at CNN Internationals, New York as a news anchor. She anchors ‘One World with Zain Asher and Bianna Golodryga’ on weekdays at noon and 2:30 p.m. on CNN and CNN Max. She also anchors a 24-hour service on Max a new seven-day-a-week. Asher joined CNN International in February 2013.
How Old is Zain Asher?
Asher’s birth name is Zain Ejiofor Asher and is 41 years old as of 2024. She was born on August 27, 1983, in Balham, London, United Kingdom. However, she celebrates her birthday on August 27th every year.
Zain Asher Education/Career
Asher enrolled at Columbia University, a Graduate school of journalism, and graduated in 2006 with an MS in broadcast journalism. Before joining Columbia University, she attended the University of Oxford in 2001. She spent four years pursuing Spanish and French where she earned a distinction in oral Spanish.
Asher works at CNN International, New York, serving as a news anchor. She anchors ‘One World with Zain Asher and Bianna Golodryga’ on weekdays at noon and 2:30 p.m. on CNN and CNN Max. She also anchors a 24-hour service on Max a new seven-day-a-week. Asher joined CNN International in February 2013 as a national correspondent covering the stock market before being promoted to a news anchor. Moreover, Asher is a host of ‘Marketplace Africa’ a weekly show at CNN International which is about Africa with the world’s market.
Before joining CNN, Asher worked at Money Magazine/CNNMoney.com, Greater New York City as a reporter. She spent one year playing the role of a reporter, from January 2012 to January 2013. While still working at Money Magazine, Asher wrote an article ‘Personal Finance’ which is about investing and careers. Further, she also worked at News 12 Networks as a reporter from August 2010 to June 2012.
Zain Asher’s Height
Asher has an approximate height of 5 feet, 3 inches.
Who is Zain Asher’s husband?
Asher has been happily married to her dear husband Steve Peoples. Steve works at the Associated Press as a political writer. The pair got engaged in April 2016, and after one year of courtship, they married on September 30, 2017, in New York. The couple has given life to two adorable sons through their marriage life.
Who are Zain Asher’s parents and siblings?
Asher was born and raised in London by her beloved parents, Arinze Ejiofor (father) and Obiajulu Ejiofor (mother). Her mother is a retired pharmacist while her dad used to be a doctor. Sadly, her father died in a road accident when Asher was only five years old. He got involved in a car accident during a visit to Nigeria alongside Asher’s brother who was lucky enough to survive. Asher’s mom raised the four children to be who they are today by herself. Asher has three siblings, Chiwetal Ejiofor who is an actor, Kandi Ejiofor is a doctor, and Obinze Ejiofor who is an entrepreneur. The family lives in London.
Zain Asher’s kids
Asher and Steve are proud parents to two lovely sons. First born is Noah who is 5 years old, and Louis, 3 years old.
How Much Does Zain Asher Earn?
Asher has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Zain Asher’s Net Worth
Asher has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Zain Asher brother
Asher has two brothers, Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor and Obinze Ejiofor. Chiwetel is a British actor who was born in 1977. Throughout his career, he has been awarded various awards such as the British Academy Film Award, and Laurence Olivier Award. Additionally, he has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, an Academy Award, and five Golden Globe Awards. However, Obinze is an entrepreneur who happens to be doing well with what he does.
Zain Asher CNN
Asher works at CNN International, New York, serving as a news anchor. She anchors ‘One World with Zain Asher and Bianna Golodryga’ on weekdays at noon and 2:30 p.m. on CNN and CNN Max. She also anchors a 24-hour service on Max a new seven-day-a-week. Asher joined CNN International in February 2013 as a national correspondent covering the stock market before being promoted to a news anchor. Moreover, Asher is a host of ‘Marketplace Africa’ a weekly show at CNN International which is about Africa with the world’s market.
Zain Asher’s Social Media Accounts
Asher has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @ZainAsher with more than 64.8k followers, Instagram zainashercnn with more than 19.1k followers, and Facebook Zain Asher with more than 19k followers.