Fans are wondering why Maya Jama broke up with her boyfriend Stormzy. Maya Jama and Stormzy first met and started dating in 2014, when both of them were only beginning their careers. They then broke up in 2019 only to get back together four years later in 2023. However, they recently broke up again, nearly a year later, fueling fans’ curiosity about why it happened.
So what is the reason behind Maya Jama and Stormzy’s break up? Here is what the couple has stated.
Why did Maya Jama and Stormzy break up?
Maya Jama and her boyfriend Stormzy broke up due to a mutual decision to end their relationship after trying to make it work since August 2023.
The Love Island presenter and her now-former boyfriend recently took to Instagram Stories to confirm their breakup via a letter. Here, they expressed that they had laughed to themselves while drafting their break-up letter together. The now-former couple also mentioned that they had never imagined themselves to be the couple who would announce their breakup.
The couple also stated they were announcing their breakup publicly for clarity and also to allow themselves the “space and grace” needed for both of them to explore the next part of their lives with peace.
Maya Jama and Stormzy further revealed their relationship beginnings and challenges. They also mentioned their four-year separation period between 2019 and 2023. Maya Jama and Stormzy then claimed that they tried to make their relationship work, after getting back together in August 2023 through a process that involved “figuring out, relearning, and unlearning.”
Stormzy and Maya Jama then concluded their letter by expressing that they still loved each other and would remain friends. They also expressed wanting to announce their breakup publicly to avoid rumors and speculation. Finally, they thanked their fans and expressed their wishes to not be questioned about the break-up.