Clara Amfo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clara Amfo
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Amfo in 2019
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Kingston upon Thames, London, England
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| Alma mater | St Mary's University College |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Presenting on BBC Radio 1 |
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Clara Amfo is a popular British radio and TV presenter. She is also a podcast host and does voice-overs. Many people know her from her exciting shows on BBC Radio 1.
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Early Life and Learning
Clara Amfo was born in London, England. Her parents came from Ghana. She has five brothers and sisters. Her father worked as a scientist in hospitals. Her mother was a hospital cleaner. Clara went to Holy Cross School. Later, she studied media arts and writing at St Mary's University College.
Clara's Career Journey
Clara Amfo started her career at Kiss FM. She was an intern in their marketing team. She has hosted many movie premieres. These include Baby Driver and Marvel's Black Panther. Clara has also reported from big music events. These include Wireless and Global Gathering.
In 2012, she was nominated for a Sony Radio Award. This award was for a "Rising Star." In 2013, Clara joined BBC Radio 1Xtra. She hosted the weekend breakfast show there. She also hosted MTV's Official UK Top 40 and Top 20 Chart shows.
Becoming a Radio Star
In 2015, Clara became the host of The Official Chart on BBC Radio 1. This was a big step in her career. In May 2015, she took over the weekday mid-morning show. This show is famous for its Live Lounge sessions. Many artists perform live on this show.
Clara also started narrating Coach Trip on E4 in 2016. In 2017, she presented backstage at the BRIT Awards. She also hosted Top of the Pops for the first time.
Speaking Up and Dancing
In June 2020, Clara gave an important speech. She spoke on her Radio 1 show about racism. She also talked about how it affects mental health. Many people praised her for being brave.
In September 2020, Clara joined Strictly Come Dancing. She danced with professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. She was eliminated in week 6. The judges said it was a very tough decision.
Later that year, she co-hosted a show called Fashioned. It explored how fashion history connects to social movements. These include feminism and civil rights.
New Shows and Appearances
In 2021, Clara became an ambassador for Dulux paint. She helped launch their Colour of the Year. In July 2021, Clara started presenting the Future Sounds show on Radio 1. This was another big role for her.
In December 2021, Clara appeared on The Weakest Link. She won the episode! In February 2022, she was a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World.
In December 2023, Clara was a guest mentor on The Voice UK. She helped team Anne-Marie. In March 2024, she presented her last Future Sounds show. In May 2024, she started hosting Studio Sessions on ITV. On this show, artists perform and Clara interviews them.
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Clara Amfo in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Clara Amfo para niños
