Radio 1Xtra: Jamz Supernova 'happy and complete' as she leaves the station

Jamz SupernovaImage source, Getty Images
By Manish PandeyNewsbeat reporter

"It's the end of an era. All I ever wanted to do was broadcast on Radio 1Xtra when I was 17. 1Xtra headphones.

"Being here for so long makes me feel really happy and complete," she told BBC Newsbeat.

The final show will be on December 27, with longtime friend CassKidd taking over the New Years slot.

Jamz started out as an intern at 1Xtra, working her way up the production ladder before becoming a host of her own network show in 2015.

'Identity, Heritage and Music'

For Jamz, the station means "so much for black broadcasters, black artists and black creators because there is no such thing".

"It was about pushing myself further and supporting black alternative artists who weren't being seen."

"For h...

Radio 1Xtra: Jamz Supernova 'happy and complete' as she leaves the station
Jamz SupernovaImage source, Getty Images
By Manish PandeyNewsbeat reporter

"It's the end of an era. All I ever wanted to do was broadcast on Radio 1Xtra when I was 17. 1Xtra headphones.

"Being here for so long makes me feel really happy and complete," she told BBC Newsbeat.

The final show will be on December 27, with longtime friend CassKidd taking over the New Years slot.

Jamz started out as an intern at 1Xtra, working her way up the production ladder before becoming a host of her own network show in 2015.

'Identity, Heritage and Music'

For Jamz, the station means "so much for black broadcasters, black artists and black creators because there is no such thing".

"It was about pushing myself further and supporting black alternative artists who weren't being seen."

"For h...

What's Your Reaction?

like

dislike

love

funny

angry

sad

wow