Jummy Olabanji co-anchors News4 Today, the #1 morning news in Washington, D.C.
A native of Fairfax County, Olabanji has spent most of her life in Virginia, graduating from Westfield High School in Chantilly and Virginia Tech. She earned a Master's degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.
Olabanji started her journalism career as an intern for NBC4. She has also worked for stations in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and New York City.
She has been honored for her work with two national Edward R. Murrow Awards for breaking news anchor coverage, two Virginia Associated Press Awards and eight EMMY Awards.
Olabanji is an advocate for organ donation and sits on the Board of Directors of the National Kidney Foundation. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, The Links, Incorporated, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Olabanji lives with her husband and their baby daughter in Washington, D.C.
The Latest
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‘Does that hit your budget?' How to prep for home ownership in the high-priced DMV
People are still buying homes, but they need to be more prepared than ever, experts say.
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DMV LGBTQ+ stars discuss visibility in media
Seeing yourself represented on TV and in movies can open up a world of possibilities, especially for LGBTQ+ people whose stories haven’t always been seen in mainstream media. New data shows an uptick in representation over the last decade. Part of that progress may be thanks to several LGBTQ+ stars who live in, or have ties to, the DMV. News4’s...
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From NICU to thriving: Family says care at Howard U Hospital saved baby's life
Jelani Walker made his arrival at just 27 weeks gestation. His parents and Dr. Carla Davis share their story of resilience. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
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From janitor to doctor: Howard grad to be resident at hospital she once cleaned
Shay Taylor cleaned the halls of Yale New Haven Hospital for years. This fall, the Howard University graduate will return to the hospital as a doctor and anesthesiologist resident.
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Film shows how Black maternal health crisis touched 3 health professionals' pregnancies
“We have the right health insurance. We have the right education. And we’re showing across the spectrum how we’re affected in this country, and it shouldn’t be,” the maker of a film on Black maternal health said.
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‘Seven Million Steps': Kids' book looks back on a pivotal cross-country journey
Dick Gregory’s remarkable 1976 Run for Hunger is coming alive in a new childen’s book. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
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‘Always al dente': Stellina Pizzeria prepares black pasta for Milan Cortina Olympics
News4’s Jummy Olabanji and Eun Yang revisit Stellina Pizzeria in D.C. for the perfect pasta ahead of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games.
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4 Your Reading: ‘Positive Vibes for Kids'
A book series initially for adults turned into a productive read for kids. Preston Mitchell Jr.’s “Positive Vibes” series encourages readers to use the power of positive thinking to uplift themselves and others. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
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Black maternal deaths are 3x higher. Behind the story that explains why
Why are Black women in America three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women?
In this ‘4 More Context’ episode, News4 anchor Jummy Olabanji shares what it was like to report on this crisis — while pregnant herself. -
‘Be an advocate': Doctors share advice on physical, mental care for Black moms
A 2024 study from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine suggests increasing racial diversity among providers could help slow inequities in obstetrics care. Data shows roughly 10% of obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYN) identify as Black, making them in high demand. When I first found out that I was expecting, I was excited, but my brain also went into reporter mode. I began researching…
