History: The surname Jama is common among the Nguni-speaking peoples of Southern Africa, particularly the Zulu and Xhosa communities. It signifies a connection to the Jama lineage. The name is prevalent in South Africa, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Nguni-speaking communities. Notable individuals with this surname include:
- Thulani Jama: South African footballer known for his skills as a midfielder.
Popular people from Jama last name
Nathif Jama (Finance/Politics)
Kenyan banker and politician, Governor of Garissa County since August 2022. Former Senior Vice President and Head of Investments & International Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank, and founding Managing Director of First Community Bank (Kenya’s first Sharia-compliant bank). Co-author of pioneering book on sukuk investments “Islamic Bonds: Your Issuing, Structuring and Investing in Sukuk.” Holds master’s in Islamic Banking, Finance and Management from University of Gloucestershire. [citation:6]
Kenyan banker and politician, Governor of Garissa County since August 2022. Former Senior Vice President and Head of Investments & International Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank, and founding Managing Director of First Community Bank (Kenya’s first Sharia-compliant bank). Co-author of pioneering book on sukuk investments “Islamic Bonds: Your Issuing, Structuring and Investing in Sukuk.” Holds master’s in Islamic Banking, Finance and Management from University of Gloucestershire. [citation:6]
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