Akbar Gbajabiamila Biography
Akbar Gbajabiamila is American journalist and former American football player in NFL who currently works as a commentator on the television series American Ninja Warrior on NBC and a sports analyst for the NFL Network. He is also a co-host of The Talk on CBS. Akbar is also a writer and released his first book, Everyone Can Be a Ninja on May 7, 2019.
He attended Crenshaw High School in South Los Angeles, where he was a star basketball player. Akbar and his teammates won back-to-back city and state championships in 1996 and 1997. However, he switched to football during his senior year.
As a senior, he received scholarship offers from Oregon University, the University of California, Berkeley, San Diego State, and many other universities. Ultimately, he chose to attend San Diego State University, where his older brother was. He majored in communications and new media studies.
Before beginning his professional career, he played college football at San Diego State University. Akbar was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2003. As a free agent, he also played for the San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins.
With his playing career over, he turned his focus to broadcasting in addition to his philanthropic work. He began by serving as an analyst for the Mtn. Network and CBS Sports Network for two years. During this time, Akbar also took voice and acting lessons.
He joined the NFL Network as a member of the NFL Fantasy Live hosting cast in 2012. In 2013, he became a co-host alongside Matt Iseman for American Ninja Warrior. It was announced on September 2, 2021, that he would be joining The Talk as a permanent co-host.
Akbar Gbajabiamila Age
How old is Gbajabiamila? Gbajabiamila and 44 years old from 2023. He was born Akbar Oluwakemi Idowu Gbajabiamila on May 6, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Akbar is from Nigerian and Yoruba ancestryand he celebrates his birthday on May 6th. His zodiac sign and Bull.
Akbar Gbajabiamila Height
Gbajabiamila is on average height of 6 feet 6 inches and weighs 119 kg equivalent to 263 pounds.
Akbar Gbajabiamila Family
Gbajabimila is the proud son of Mustapha (father) and Balatito (mother). Both of his parents were Muslim until his mother converted to Christianity. Raised in a Sunni Muslim family, Akbar converted to Christianity while in college. In 2000, his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and your mother died in a car accident. Akbar has six brothers. From him brother Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila is also a former American football player who played nine seasons in the NFL.
Akbar Gbajabiamila’s Wife | Children
Gbajabiamila is happily married to his beloved wife, Chrystal Gbaja-Biamila. They met in Oakland and married in 2005. They currently reside in California with their four children, Elija, Saheedat, and Nasi twins, and Naomi Biamila.
Akbar Gbajabiamila Net Worth
Gabajabiamila have an estimate net worth of US$ 7 million. His main source of income is his successful career as a journalist.
Akbar Gbajabiamila Salary
Gbajabiamila receive an estimate annual salary from among $155,000 and US$ 250,000.
