Wale Aliyu Biography
Wale Aliyu is an American journalist of Nigerian descent who is working for KGTV as an evening anchor alongside longtime anchor Kimberly Hunt. He joined 10 News in October 2022.
How Old is Wale Aliyu?
Aliyu manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 30s.
Wale Aliyu Height / Measurements
Aliyu is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Wale Aliyu Partner/Wife
Aliyu exchanged vows with his wife in May 2018. As of 2022, they celebrated their 4th anniversary. Further, they held both a Nigerian traditional and church wedding. Even so, he manages to keep information regarding her away from the public. However, we will update information about his spouse once it’s available.
Wale Aliyu Kids / Children
Aliyu manages to keep information regarding whether he has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about his children once it’s available.
Wale Aliyu Family / Relatives
Aliyu manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Even so, he was born and raised in Nigeria in the company of his family. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Wale Aliyu Education
Upon completion of his high school education, Aliyu went on to join the University of Missouri in 2004. After completing his undergraduate studies in 2007, he became its Cum Laude alumnus with a Convergence/Broadcast Journalism degree. While there, he served as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and a Summer Welcome Leader.
Wale Aliyu Career
Aliyu serves KGTV as an evening anchor alongside longtime anchor Kimberly Hunt. He joined 10 News in October 2022. Prior to this, he served Boston 25 News as a reporter and an anchor. In three years, he navigated viewers through the COVID-19 pandemic, nightly protests following the murder of George Floyd, and a few deep playoff runs. Also, he generated a number of series showcasing the challenges of policing in Massachusetts prior to and succeeding in 2020.
Moreover, he served at WNBC in the Big Apple as a reporter. During his time there, he served on the front of breaking news. For instance, two helicopter crashes, various New Year’s Eve celebrations, a fire at Trump Tower, and a run of shady packages that turned up throughout the city. Also, he conveyed the extensive broadcast of the trial of the Mexican drug kingpin, “El Chapo.”
Before WNBC, he served in Ohio for six years Ohio reporting at Cleveland’s WKYC-TV and Dayton’s WKEF-TV and WRGT-TV. In addition to that, he assisted lead his station’s broadcast of the dire police-involved shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. Else, he served as the initial journalist Rice’s mother trusted for an interview. To boot, he reported from the 2016 Republican National Convention.
One of his most unforgettable moments in Cleveland was reporting live after the Cavaliers’ 2016 World Championship victory, ending the city’s 52-year championship dry spell. Nonetheless, he started his career in Columbia, Missouri where he wrote and reported for a number of news outlets there from radio and tv to digital platforms counting Newsy.com.
Further, he serves as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists San Diego chapter. Annually, he goes to his alma mater to coach likely college students who want to serve as a journalist. When he is not working, he loves dancing, playing basketball, writing, and performing poetry. Else, he serves as an ardent traveler who has traveled to 40 of the 50 states and four different continents.
KGTV
Aliyu works with KGTV where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jared Aarons
- Melissa Mecija
- Natay Holmes
- Marie Coronel
- Vanessa Paz
- Jeff Lasky
- Ben Higgins
- Steve Smith
- Aaron Dickens
How Much Does Wale Aliyu Earn?
Aliyu receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
How Much is Wale Aliyu Worth?
Through Aliyu’s career as a reporter, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Wale Aliyu Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Aliyu is active on his social media accounts. He has about 3.9K followers on his Facebook Page, about 3993 followers on his Twitter account, and around 1896 followers on his Instagram account.