Media personality Mark Masai is one of Kenya’s most well-liked TV personalities who has achieved success after enduring a great deal of hardship.
According to reports, Mark spent most of his early years in England, the United Kingdom, where he learnt strong command of the English language.
Here’s the story of NTV journalist Mark Maasai:
Background
He was born a Muslim Abdullahi Kasim in Narok County, where he came from. Mark Masai age however hasn’t been specified as he tends to keep his life private.
His mother, Fatuma Abdullahi abandoned him at a tender age, reason being that she was too vulnerable at the time to take care of him, because she was a teenager at the time and the family did not also approve of the idea then.
Mark was adopted by his foster mother, Mary Wright, a British Missionary who took him in to live her white family until 2001. Mark was 15 years old then and still in high school.
This is the time Mary Wright left the country to go back to the United Kingdom, to take care of her ailing mother, who later passed away three years after that.
As a young adult, there are some questions that need to be answered and this happened to him. He wanted to know the whereabouts of his biological father as they have never met.
He confronted his birth mother about the issue of his dad and the mum assured him that after he finished high school she would tell him. Her mother later told him that she gave his contacts to his biological father.
This was a surprise to him, because other than that call, he was at work when the father called him. He wondered what he would tell a man whom he hadn’t seen in over 27 years of his life.
Anyone in his shoes would have wondered the same thing, especially when put in a position like that.
From Abdullahi, he changed his name to Mark Masai, since he grew up in a Christian environment. Mark Masai Somali during his adoption, joined the African Children Choir (ACC), which his foster mother advised to it.
The choir made him travel and tour most states of the United States of America (U.S.A), which was enjoyable according to him, as he got to see the world at a very tender age and also made him feel important as part of the group.
Mark was able to perform in front of massive crowds, where he built his confidence and it became like a second nature of himself and he considered it as a great preparation, to where he is currently in his dream job.
This confidence came in handy given his line of work now, as its also related in a way, because a presenter is required to keep it calm and cool in front of millions of viewers around Kenya and the rest of the world.
Education
During the tour, Mark was able to attain a scholarship through the African Children choir (The Music for Life), which boosted his educational background. This was nothing but the start of a great career, as it was part of creating his career foundation.
At some point during his college years, finances were not that good and they were not balancing. Mark admits that at some point he accepted to take his biological mother’s money. It did not settle well with him, but he eventually accepted the aid.
He went ahead and pursued a degree in Social Communication and graduated. Shortly after that, a radio station became haste in recruiting his talent for his formidable presentation skills, as a new anchor and a promising journalist.
According to him, his education was important as it opened his eyes and empowered him to greater heights and possibilities, which is proven in where he is currently, being able to support a family because he is stable enough.
Career
According to Mark Masai this is my story, he admits that his foster mother always insisted on the proper use of the English language, as she was an English teacher back then and the use of proper English language was mandatory in their household.
He then started as an intern at Hope FM while still doing his degree in college at Tangaza, which is located in Karen. After that, he then went and worked with Radio Africa after finishing college. He has also secured a job with other radio stations like Classic FM as well as doing commercials.
Mark later got an opportunity to work with Nation Media Group as a reporter and news anchor, after getting a lot of attention from some radio stations he worked at.
He was the youngest Presenter at the time to have such a position, for he was just 22 years of age, presenting in the midst of professional journalists.
He had dreams of having his own show, where he wanted to help out people in solving their issues but that did not fall into place so he decided to do presenting.
Mark Masai NTV, was keen and very interested in humanitarian and environmental stories. His best work was at Dandora where he and his team were reporting and doing research about Dandora, the dam, and its environment.
Mark Masai journalist worked for NTV for about 3 years and he definitely left a mark there. To be honest I think some of the Kenyans, especially the ladies turned on their television sets, just to see him present and if you asked them what was going on, am sure they wouldn’t answer that.Masai has indeed achieved great things that many would have dreamed of.
With hard work and a lot of patience, Mark Masai profile has been recognized internationally, and after being Nation Media Group for about 3 years, he was approached by the rising China Central Television – Africa.
The proposal came at the opportune time as Mark wanted more growth and that was more important as it was a way for boosting his skills and career.
He was able to be a part of the most global scenes with CCTV Africa. Mark Masai later resigned from CCTV Africa after a while and returned back to the Nation Media group, who welcomed him with open arms, as if he never left at all. T
he Kenyan media personality made it clear on his twitter account, where he wrote,
“First day back at NTV and I feel welcomed by the @ntvkenya team. Thank you,@CCTVAfrica for your blessings in this new path. God-speed.”
Social life
Apart from Mark Masai’s sprouting career, he has a beautiful and enchanting wife, with whom they were in a long time dating scene. Mark Masai proposed to his girlfriend Fiona Nduta almost a year before they got married and he went on to publicly declare his undying and true love for Fiona.
Mark Masai declared his engagement to Fiona during one interview on the NTV’s weekly gospel show CrossOver 101. The two love birds tied the knot in a private wedding in the year 2015.
Mark Masai and Fiona Nduta wedding was invites only, as close relatives, friends and some of the biggest media personalities in Kenya including a few press. The mystique wedding was conducted and made official by Pastor Gowi Odera at the Nairobi Chapel, Ngong road.
Mark Masai wedding photos showcase how the two lovers were able to celebrate their your union and how the wedding took place.
Mark Masai wife, being shy from the spotlight, had many people anticipating to find out who she really was and also a lot more about her.
Fiona studied at Daystar University and professionally, she is a communication officer at CURE International, which is a Christian nonprofit organization that changes the lives of children with physical debilities in the emerging world through medical and spiritual healing.
As much as the couple love children, the two have not yet had one of their own but in an interview, Mark Masai stated that they are working on that and soon there is going to be a Mark Masai baby. Mark seems to be very happy and enjoying life to the fullest as seen in his ever joyous pictures on the social media platforms.
Net worth
Not much has been talked about the NTV news presenter and journalist’s net worth, as he tends to be secretive. For example Mark Masai house is not evident in any of his social media accounts. We can tell that he likes to protect his personal items from the world.
Other than that, he seemed to have a liking toward sports and he loves speed. This is because a few years back, he bought one Subaru Forester. When the name Subaru is mentioned the first thing that comes to the minds of many, is the speed and the noise it makes because of the turbo engine.
Mark Masai car however was disappointing to him as he later lamented about his adrenaline rushing car, for it turned into a total ruin. One of the guru mechanics played him dirty, but am sure he got back to his feet and cleaned up his “baby”.
Mark Masai story of hope
Mark Masai my story really restores hope to many, for he came from somewhere that he believed he wasn’t going to make it in life, to being one of the greatest presenters in Kenya according to him.
Even if he has one lavish life, he is still humble, down-to-earth and a fun loving guy who hates comfort zones. Mark Masai in an interview stated,
“Knowing there’s that one thing that God wants me to do tomorrow to make life better, and nobody else can do it”, makes you realize how much of a human he is.
Like other celebrities in the country who are featured in a segment in Viusasa called my story. Its evident that Viusasa my story Mark Masai is likely to make an appearance there, as his story is very touching and moving ,and its likely to change someone’s life or more many more. With his skills and confidence as a TV Journalist and also a presenter, he is described by some of his fans as a professional media personality.
He is good looking for a matter of fact and he’s greatly admired by most people, simply because of the way he delivers news in an authoritative manner, which actually portrays him as composed, mature, confident and intelligent.
He truly loves his work and he has a passion for it. Mark Masai is one prime news anchor and media personality to watch out for.
