Zain Asher Biography

Zain Asher is a Nigerian British news anchor and journalist based in New York. She is currently working as the newscaster for CNN International’s CNN Newsroom on weekdays at 2:30 pm ET. She previously anchored CNN Newsroom on CNN America and also worked on local channels in Nigeria, France, and Mexico.

Zain Asher Age

Zain Ejiofor Asher is 37 years as of 2020. she was born on 27 August 1983 in Balham, London, United Kingdom. She celebrates her birthday on 27 August every year. Her birth sign is Virgo.

Zain Asher Height

Zain stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.6m) and weighs 55 kg (121 lbs).

Zain Asher Education

Asher studied at Keble College, Oxford University, and graduated in 2005 with a degree in Spanish and French. She then graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York City in 2006.

Zain Asher Family

She is the daughter of the late Arinze Ejiofor a Doctor and Obiajulu Ejiofor, a Pharmacist. She has a brother Chiwetel Ejiofor, who is a British actor. Her parents are of Igbo descent. Her father died in a road accident while he together with her brother was driving to Lagos after a wedding celebration. Their car was involved in a head-on crash with a lorry.

Zain Asher Husband

Asher is a happily married woman. In April 2016, the anchor was engaged with her then-boyfriend, Steve Peoples. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in New York on 30 September 2017.

Zain Asher Children

There is no information about Zain’s children at the moment. We will update this section once the information is available.

Zain Asher Salary

zain receives an average annual salary of between $24,292 and $72,507. This translates to an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32.  This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

Zain Asher Net Worth

She has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Personality. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Zain Asher Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Zain

Zain Asher Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Zain Asher
• Popular As:
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: British
• Race / Ethnicity: TBA
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Zain Asher Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 37 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: 27 August 1983
• Place of Birth: Balham, London, United Kingdom
• Birthday: 27th August

Zain Asher Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches (1.6m)
• Weight:  55 kg (121 lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size:  Not Available
• Dress Size:  Not Available
• Breast Size:  Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Zain Asher Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Arinze Ejiofor
• Mother:  Obiajulu Ejiofor
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Brother
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Steve Peoples
• Children:  Sons (TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)

Zain Asher Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $ 1 to $ 5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Journalism career

Zain Asher House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Zain Asher Cnn

Asher was a full-time reporter for Money before joining CNN in February 2013, where she wrote articles on personal finance. Asher was also a television reporter at News 12 Brooklyn, reporting from Brooklyn, Bronx, and Connecticut.

She anchors on CNN Newsroom weekdays at 2:30 pm ET on CNN International. Asher had previously co-anchored CNN Newsroom on CNN America at 1 am ET. She joined CNN in 2013 as a New York City-based business correspondent. In addition to CNN’s financial reporting, she also had a monthly column in Money Magazine.

Zain Asher Bleaching

She is an African who is proud of her color, she chooses to remain in her black skin and has not bleached.

Zain Asher Work

Zain began her career as a journalist by working for local channels in Nigeria, Mexico, and France. She also worked as a general assignment reporter for News 12 during the early phase of her career, covering stories from Brooklyn and Connecticut. She then worked with MONEY Magazine, writing columns in the career and investment fields.

After establishing herself as a popular news anchor, Asher joined CNN as a business correspondent in 2013. She initially covered news from the New York Stock Exchange and the U.S. Federal Reserve, as well as interviews with popular entrepreneurs and businessmen.

As for now, the news anchor is based in New York City and works from CNN headquarters in Atlanta. She anchors the’ CNN Newsroom’ airing on the network at 2:30 pm ET during the weekdays. Her other projects include hosting the CNN show ‘ Marketplace Africa. ‘

Speaking of her most remarkable work so far, she received much acclaim for her coverage of the 2014 Boko Haram group’s ruthless kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls. The industry experts also appreciated her in-depth coverage of Nepal’s devastating earthquake in 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions About Asher

Who is Zain Asher?

Zain Asher is a Nigerian British news anchor and journalist based in New York.

How old is Asher?

She is 37 years old as of 2020. She was born in 1983.

How tall is Zain Asher?

He stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.6m).

Is Zain Asher married?

She is married to Steve Peoples. The couple tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in New York on 30 September 2017.

How much is Zain Asher worth?

Asher has an approximate net worth of 2 million dollars. This amount has been accrued from her journalism career.

How much does Asher make?

Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States, Asher receives annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32.

Where does Asher live?

She is a resident of New York City, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Asher dead or alive?

Asher is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Zain now?

She is currently working as the newscaster for CNN International’s CNN Newsroom weekdays at 2:30 pm ET.

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