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.
Along with her husband, Olabanji lives in Washington, D.C.
The Latest
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Howard University dancers to perform ‘Black is Beautiful'
Howard University dancers will perform a show titled “Black is Beautiful” at the Kennedy Center. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to performers.
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‘Vineyard Vibes': Adult coloring book features Virginia wineries
The “Vineyard Vibes” adult coloring book features scenes of Virginia wineries. “Make your own rules. Color outside the lines,” author Stacy Brooks told News4’s Jummy Olabanji.
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Synthetic braiding hair found to contain dangerous chemicals, report finds
Ten popular synthetic braiding hair products were found to contain chemicals that may cause cancer, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. For many people, especially Black women and children, braids are more than fashion. They are a time-tested tradition that makes hair maintenance easier and faster. “I like to wear braids because it saves me time in the morning....
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From news anchor to content creator: Jeannette Reyes on purposeful pivots
In 2024, beloved former news anchor Jeannette Reyes stepped away from the camera to focus on her brand—and it paid off. Now leading a seven-figure business with over a million followers, she’s sharing her journey in a new “pivot playbook” to help women of color embrace bold career changes. News4’s Jummy Olabanji sits down with “Ms. News Lady” for this...
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‘Reclaim your rest': Amanda Littlejohn on why rest is essential
In the hustle and bustle of life, burnout can become very real. A D.C. author is reminding us all about the importance of rest in her new book. In this 4 Your Reading, News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Amanda Littlejohn about how other women get their lives back when overworking has taken over.
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2 DC restaurants earn first Michelin stars, while a favorite gets demoted
Two D.C. restaurants are celebrating their first Michelin stars. Mita in Shaw, a vegetarian spot with South American flavors, and Omakase at Barrack’s Row, a Japanese tasting counter with quite the sushi spread, each earned one star in this year’s Michelin Guide. Meanwhile, the popular D.C. vegetarian restaurant Oyster Oyster received the first “green star” for its sustainable practices. ...
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‘My mom was bawling': Bullis grad Masai Russell wins gold in 100m hurdles
Russell said the support of her family and the Bullis High School community meant everything to her. News4’s Jummy Olabanji report s from Paris.
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Exploring Paris' rich Black history
Similar to D.C., Paris has a rich Black history. News4’s Jummy Olabanji took a tour with an American woman living in Paris who is on a mission to educate tourists.
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Ledecky ‘relieved' after historic win, Huske ‘proud' in exciting day for Team USA Olympic swimming
It was a big day Team USA Swimming, with Alex Wash disqualified and Torri Huske winning gold. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports from Paris.
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Families of Olympians Jesse Owens, Luz Long carry on bond forged at '36 Berlin Games
The 1936 Berlin Olympics was the start of a long-lasting bond between the families of American track and field legend Jesse Owens and German long jumper, Carl Ludwig Hermann “Luz” Long. Owens’ granddaughter Marlene Dortch of Prince George’s County, Maryland, is in Paris this week with Long’s granddaughter Julia Long to receive an award on behalf of their grandfathers’...
