Leah Uko Biography
Leah Uko is an African-American Anchor and Reporter working for NBC10 serving as a weekday and Sunday evening reporter. She has been working for the station since March 2022 after working for WCIV-TV.
Leah Uko Age
Uko is 35 years old as of 2023. She was born on 30th July 1988 and celebrates her birthday every year on the 30th of July. This is according to a photo on 30th July 2023, on her instagram account while celebrating her 35th birthday.
Leah Uko Height
Uko stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
Leah Uko Family
Uko’s parents are of Nigerian descent and immigrated to Los Angeles, California, U.S. where Uko was brought up. She grew up alongside her two brothers Josh Uko and Jon Uko.
Leah Uko Husband
Uko is a happily married wife to Henry Jackson and the two officiated their wedding on 22nd April 2020. The couple has been together for more than three years. When Uko is not working, you will find her exploring Philadelphia area neighborhoods, resting, watching movies, weightlifting, and also loves plants.
Leah Uko’s Net Worth
Uko has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Leah Uko Salary
Uko earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Leah Uko Education
After graduating from high school, Uko joined the University of California, Riverside where she garnered a bachelor of science degree in journalism and a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies.
Leah Uko Career
Uko works for NBC10 serving as a weekday and Sunday evening reporter since March 2022. While at NBC10, her most memorable reports include rapper Nipsey Hussle’s death, and her Emmy-nominated coverage of the life. She is also a Jubilant member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and Sigma Gamma Rho, Sorority, Inc.
Initially, Uko worked for WCIV as a Good Morning Charleston anchor from January 2020 to March 2022. Before joining WCIV, she worked for Kttv Fox 11 News as a Reporter and Weathercaster from October 2017 to January 2020. Uko was previously an Evening Anchor, Producer, and Reporter at WLTZ NBC 38 and The CW GA-BAMA from March 2016 to April 2017. Prior to joining WLTZ NBC 38 and The CW GA-BAMA, she served as a reporter for KARK 4 From July 2014 to July 2015. While there, Uko researched and developed enterprise, lead-worthy news, Furthered breaking news stories, and interacted on social media with viewers.
Before joining KARK 4, she served as a Video Journalist for Fox 42 KPTM from July 2012 to July 2014. While at Fox 42 KPTM, Uko produced investigative packages for the “Restaurant Report” and “Uncovered” weekly series and led stories for the 9 pm show. Previously, Uko was a Video Journalist for KAGS NBC NEWS from August 2010 to June 2012. While there, she wrote, edited, and shot stories for 6 pm and 10 pm shows. She was a general assignment reporter for LA City 36 from March 2011 to July 2011. At LA City 36, Uko interviewed eyewitnesses, police, lawyers, and other sources for packages, and researched stories for weekly newscasts. She started her career as a producer and reporter for Torrance CitiCABLE 3 from January 2011 to May 2011.
Leah Uko NBC10
Uko is working at NBC10 where she works alongside other famous NBC10 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- SHEILA WATKO
- AARON BASKERVILLE
- MATT DELUCIA
- DEANNA DURANTE
- TIM FURLONG
- RANDY GYLLENHAAL
- KAREN HUA
- CYDNEY LONG
- MIGUEL MARTINEZ-VALLE
- LAUREN MAYK
- BRIAN SHEEHAN
- KATY ZACHRY
- ALBERTO RULLÁN
Leah Uko Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 12.7k followers on Instagram.