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Maya Jama flaunts her eye-popping abs in a racy cut-out dress as she celebrates her 31st birthday with £15K dinner at swanky Notting Hill restaurant
Maya Jama looked nothing short sensational as she celebrated her 31st birthday with a swanky bash at the newly relaunched Gold restaurant in Notting Hill on Thursday evening. The Love Island host and her pals sipped Après Rosé and partied into the early hours with their bill reaching an eye-popping £15,0000. Maya put on a very busty display for her big night in a turquoise Grecian gown which boasted a plunging neckline and racy cut-outs that perfectly displayed her toned abs. She added extra height to her frame with strappy gold heels and sported glam make-up, while styling her long raven tresses into loose waves. The group indulged in the restaurant's celebrated raw menu, including sea trout ceviche with pickled cucumber, horseradish, chilli and black cod carpacci. Maya toasted her birthday with Après Rosé wine before hitting the dance floor to party the night away, with her celebrations branded 'glamorous, and effortlessly cool' by one onlooker. The Love Island host and her pals sipped Après Rosé and partied into the early hours with their bill reaching an eye-popping £15,0000 She later appeared in high spirts as she left the celeb hot spot and headed home in a chauffeur driven car. Earlier his week Maya put her incredible bikini body on full display as she shared a series of holiday snaps from her quick trip to Ibiza with pal AJ Odudu. The Love Island host, 30, was wearing a leopard-print bikini as she lounged on a sunbed beside a fruit platter and a bottle of Moet champagne and Don Julio tequila. Keeping herself cool, she wore a baseball hat but otherwise kept the attention on her jaw-dropping bikini body while soaking up the sun. Revealing that she was only briefly on the Balearic island with AJ, 37, following the end of her ITV2 hosting duties, Maya wrote: '24hrs to play.' The pair appeared to have a great time on the no-expenses-spared trip, as robe-clad AJ tucked into a lavish room service burger and chips. They also hit a club together and were all smiles as they posed on the dancefloor fanning themselves. Meanwhile it was reported ITV bosses are pulling out all the stops to keep Love Island host Maya with a mega deal worth almost £2million on the table. She added extra height to her frame with strappy gold heels and sported glam make-up, while styling her long raven tresses into loose waves It comes after it was reported ITV bosses are pulling out all the stops to keep Love Island host Maya with a mega deal worth almost £2million on the table The TV favourite has become the jewel in the crown of the dating show since taking over in 2023. And executives are determined not to lose her to rivals such as Netflix and Amazon. Under the proposed deal, Maya would pocket more than £800,000 to front the flagship summer series, the same again for the winter All Stars version, plus a hefty sum for hosting After Sun. The presenter's mix of star power, wit and her jaw-dropping style is thought to have made her one of ITV's most bankable names. A source told The Sun: 'Maya is a massive hit with fans and bosses. ITV are desperate not to lose her. 'They're acutely aware that she's being offered lucrative work with other companies such as Netflix. She's hugely in demand.' They added: 'It is still early days but bosses are preparing an extremely good package for Maya that she would find hard to turn down.' The Daily Mail contacted ITV and Maya's representatives at the time. Bristol-born Maya, currently dating Manchester City ace Ruben Dias, 28, has been linked to a new Amazon Prime entertainment show, rumoured to come with a huge pay cheque. Under the proposed deal, Maya would pocket more than £800,000 to front the flagship summer series, the same again for the winter All Stars version, plus a hefty sum for hosting Earlier this week Maya put her incredible bikini body on full display as she shared a series of holiday snaps from her quick trip to Ibiza with pal AJ Odudu She's also branching into acting and has landed herself a role as a gangster's wife in Guy Ritchie's Netflix hit The Gentleman. Last week, Maya thanked fans on Instagram after the summer finale. She said: 'Love island live final completed! What a night, what a b****y series. 'We are one of the few shows to do our finals live and I'm so grateful for the trust because it gives so much room for silliness and iconic moments,'After Sun. "You truly never know what will happen and I had so much fun' 'A massive congratulations to our winners Toni & Cach you stole our hearts & to every islander for keeping us entertained in one of the most dramatic series yet, you the real MVPs.
The South African
22-05-2025
- The South African
The continent on your plate: Best African restaurants in Cape Town
It shouldn't come as a surprise that there are more and more African restaurants in Cape Town. The city features on not one but two lists for the best foodie destinations in 2025. Looking at Google reviews for these restaurants, it's clear that the food is not only authentically African but scrumptious. Spicy or sweet, vegetarian or meat, there's a delicious variety for all palates. Gold Restaurant is clearly a favourite with Capetonians and tourists. The African fusion eatery has an impressive 3600 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.5 out of a possible 5 stars. The menu is a fusion of meals from across the continent. One example is Ndolé, a Cameroonian stew of peanuts, shrimps and spinach. In addition, there's Kandola Balls from Malawi: sweet potato rolled in cheese and sesame seeds. South Africa is also well-represented with Xhosa corn breads and snoek pâté. But it's not just the food that diners come for. Gold Restaurant promises an 'immersive African experience'. The entire set menu is meant to be shared between guests at the table. The venue also hosts lively traditional puppet dances from Mali. With over 1200 Google reviews that average a brilliant 4.5 stars, Addis in Cape is clearly among Cape Town's best African restaurants. The eatery may be in the city centre, but it transports you straight to Ethiopia. The air is thick with burning frankincense and the rich aroma of Ethiopian coffee. Meat and vegetarian stews come with injera, a large fermented crepe. Another popular dish is chickpea dumplings in spicy Berbere sauce. Morocco is the most visited African country, but for those of us not able to fly to Marrakech, there's always the Andalousse Moroccan Restaurant. With an impressive 4.4-star rating from over 600 Google reviews, this eatery is a must-visit. The menu includes a variety of tajines, the traditional Moroccan stew that's slow-cooked in conical clay pots. There's also harira bread, which is pita stuffed with garlic and cheese. While the city may be the continent's southernmost tip, there's no shortage of African restaurants in Cape Town. And at Meeting Point, chefs bring Tanzanian cuisine to South Africa from Moshi, a village near Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Averaging a golden 4.5-star rating from nearly 400 reviews, Meeting Point's menu is clearly delicious. Look out for chapati (roti) served with chicken curry. With Chai tea and mandazi doughnuts on the table, you'll get a mouthwatering taste of East Africa. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
