Jummy Olabanji

Jummy Olabanji

Emmy award-winning reporter Jummy Olabanji joined ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8 in 2011. She’s thrilled to be back in the Washington area. She was raised in Fairfax County and graduated from Westfield High School in Chantilly.

Prior to returning to the DC metro area, Jummy spent several years of working as a reporter and anchor at WTKR-TV in Norfolk, Virginia and WCAV-TV in Charlottesville, Virginia. She started her career as a news assistant at CNN’s Washington DC bureau.

Jummy holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University. She is an active member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Jummy is an avid supporter of many community organizations including Donate Life America and the National Kidney Foundation. She is the proud recipient of an NKF Volunteer Service Award.

In her free time, Jummy enjoys mentoring students and spending time with family and friends around the Washington area. She’s also a huge sports fan. Her favorite teams are the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Washington Redskins, Nationals, and Capitals.

Contact Jummy

Twitter: @JummyABC7
WJLA
1100 Wilson BLVD, Suite 601 Arlington, VA 22209

Recent Stories

  1. Too much exercise can be poor for your health, study says

    WJLA, May 21, 2013 - 05:59 am

    Working out is one of the best things you can do for your overall health, but a new Columbia University study confirms the idea that too much of a good thing can actually be bad.

  2. Poshmark users buying, selling clothes through phone app

    WJLA, May 20, 2013 - 06:09 am

    In this day and age, having your own clothing boutique doesn't necessitate a brick-and-mortar location. In fact, anyone can do it by just having a smartphone.

  3. Vipassana meditation retreat in Maryland

    WJLA, May 17, 2013 - 06:33 pm

    Looking for a little peace and a lot of quiet? A silent retreat might be in order. Sound extreme? Just wait until you see and hear how some are reducing the stresses of everyday life.

  4. Website, app allows users to find clothes stars wear on TV

    WJLA, May 17, 2013 - 06:21 am

    The latest season of Scandal may have ended Thursday night, and the storylines and drama heading into season 3 of the show are not the only things on the minds of many fans.

  5. Pet owners start establishing trusts for after they pass away

    WJLA, May 15, 2013 - 06:15 am

    Animal shelters across the D.C. area get several new residents daily, and many times, it's because their owners have passed away. That's why many owners are now setting up trusts for their pets.