Naomi Karma

Naomi Karma (b. 20th November 1964) is an English-born Kuboian television personality, actress and singer. Before entering showbuisness, she was a political activist who supported the Kuboian Independence Movement. She received more attention in the early 1990s through her work with the TVVC, particularly serving as a co-presenter for Bumper's Block between 1991 and 1997. In addition to this, Karma also has a musical career.

Early life
Naomi Karma was born on 20th November 1964 in Tynemouth, England. She and her younger sister Charlie were raised in a middle-class family who, according to Karma, "valued old-fashioned traditions". Her father worked as a fisherman whilst her mother stayed at home to watch their two daughters. As a child, Karma felt frustrated by gender stereotypes and double standards and as a pre-teen told her mother that she wanted to be the worker whilst her future husband stayed at home to watch the children, with her mother allegedly responded with a confusion expression.

In 1977, Karma's parents filed for a divorce and she chose to move with her father to the Dominion of Kuboia despite her mother advising her not to. She noted that at the time, Kuboia was "very, very bare with nothing to do except go to small cafes and parks to talk to random strangers". In 1984, she joined a society that was bent around supporting Kuboia in its decision to become independent of Jetania. Through her fundraising work she befriended Antonia Morales, Lilian Pond and Olivia Emery.

In 1988, Karma became a continuity announcer for Vision Network. Later in 1991, she started co-hosting Bumper's Block with Felix Olajide. Bumper's Block was discontinued in 1997, after which Karma mostly focused on songwriting, attending meet-and-greets and raising funds for charity.

Personal life
Karma started dating her Bumper's Block co-host Felix Olajide in 1992, and the two continued their friendship after they separated in 1996. When Karma and Olajide were interviewed shortly afterwards, they stated they were best friends. In 1997, Karma began dating retail entrepreneur Anjes Vander. The following year, she gave birth to a girl called Marylouise.

In addition to a villa in Gutstone she bought in 1997, Karma has an apartment in Spain.

Controversy and legal issues
On 1st April 1996, Karma and her younger sister Charlie were arrested after found being with cannabis. A police officer noted a "strange smell" coming from underneath a bridge. They were later discharged with a warning. Karma faced controversy and criticism due to her presenting role on Bumper's Block at the time. However, she ended up continuing with the role after the strand returned several weeks later. Later on 4th August 1997, Karma was arrested and later had to pay a fine for shoplifting from a corner shop in Gutstone.

In April 2022, Karma was criticised for making remarks about Russians in an interview which several deemed as racist. When commenting on the Russian invasion on Ukraine, she stated "I always knew the vodka guzzlers were up to something." She apologised for her remarks several days later on Twitter explaining that she "had a bad day" and "said the wrong thing on impulse".

Television

 * 1988-1990: Vision Network - continuity announcer
 * 1991-1997: Bumper's Block - host
 * 1998-2004: Nickelodeon Kuboia - host

Studio albums

 * Top of the Pops (1994)

Singles

 * 1993: "Naomi's Rap"
 * 1993: "The Electric Dance"
 * 1994: "Step To This"