Wale Aliyu Biography
Wale Aliyu is a Nigerian-American journalist working for Atlanta News First as a weeknight anchor since joining the station in 2025. Previously, he worked as an evening anchor at the ABC affiliate in San Diego.
Wale Aliyu Education
Aliyu joined the University of Missouri Journalism School in 2004 after high school. In 2007, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Convergence/Broadcast Journalism.
Wale Aliyu Career
Aliyu works for Atlanta News First as a weeknight anchor. Previously, he worked as an evening anchor at the ABC affiliate in San Diego. He made history there as the city’s first African American male to be a main anchor. He was also the only journalist in the market to consistently anchor whole newscasts on the site of big stories while compelling community leaders to find solutions.
Aliyu has covered the ongoing migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border and record-breaking floods that left thousands of minorities in the community homeless. Before moving to San Diego, he was an anchor and reporter for Boston 25 News. There, he steered viewers during the pandemic, nightly protests after the murder of George Floyd, and multiple deep playoff runs. He also debuted a series that looked into the challenges of policing in Massachusetts.
Aliyu also worked at WNBC in New York City. While in New York City, he covered major breaking news like the Trump Tower fire, helicopter crashes, several New Year’s Eve celebrations, and a chain of suspicious packages that appeared across the city. He also covered the lawsuit against Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo.”
Before his time in New York, Aliyu was a reporter at WKYC-TV in Cleveland and WKEF/WRGT-TV in Dayton. He reported from the 2016 Republican National Convention and helped guide WKYC’s broadcast of the tragic police-involved shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice. He also gained the trust of Rice’s mother, securing her first interview.
One of Aliyu’s most unforgettable assignments was delivering live reports as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched their historic 2016 NBA Championship, putting an end to the city’s 52-year championship drought. He launched his journalism career in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri, where he reported across several media platforms, including radio, TV, and digital outlets.
Every year, Aliyu returns to his alma mater to coach prospective journalists. He is also a sought-after emcee and motivational speaker. With a passion for health and wellness, he loves playing and coaching basketball. He is working to become a certified Physio Kinesiologist under Navy SEAL instructors to help people beat chronic pain. He serves as a member of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Wale Aliyu Age
Aliyu likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is, therefore, not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Wale Aliyu Height
Aliyu stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Wale Aliyu Family
Aliyu is a native of Nigeria but has managed to keep his personal life out of the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known whether Aliyu has any siblings.
Wale Aliyu Wife
Aliyu is very private about his personal life; therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. A lifelong learner and avid traveler, he has been to 44 U.S. states and four continents.
Wale Aliyu Net Worth
Aliyu has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Wale Aliyu Salary
Aliyu earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Wale Aliyu Atlanta News First
Aliyu is working at Atlanta News First, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Joe Gorchow
- Sydney Stallworth
- Victor Williams
- JD Disharoon