Amaka Ubaka Biography
Amaka Ubaka is a renowned American Emmy Award-winning journalist working as the weekday morning anchor for 7NEWS Today in New England and 7NEWS at Noon on WHDH-TV in Boston. She joined the station in 2016 after previously working as a General Assignment Reporter at WKMG News 6 in Orlando, FL (from 2013 to 2015).
Education | Career
Ubaka attended the University of Miami, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Communications & International Studies with a Minor in Sociology. She serves as the weekday morning anchor for 7NEWS Today in New England and 7NEWS at Noon on WHDH-TV in Boston. She joined the station in 2016 as a news reporter, was promoted to a weekend evening anchor in 2017, and was promoted to her current role in November 2018.
Prior to joining 7NEWS, Ubaka served as a General Assignment Reporter at WKMG News 6 in Orlando, FL (from 2013 to 2015). Additionally, she worked at WOWT NBC Omaha in Omaha, NE (2011–2013), and at KRCR ABC 7 in Redding, CA (2010–2011), where she also contributed as a general assignment reporter.
Among her notable recognitions is being selected as commencement speaker for Regis College Class of 2023, where she also received an honorary degree. She was also named “Best News Anchor” by Boston Business Women and was one of Boston Magazine’s “100 Most Influential Bostonians.” In 2018, she received the Presidential Award from the Igbo Organization of New England for being a role model to Igbo children.
Off-screen, Ubaka enjoys watching sporting events, going to the gym, traveling, hiking, and meeting new people. Beyond the newsroom, Ubaka is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Furthermore, she spends much of her free time supporting charities including the Igbo Organization of New England, The One Mission Buzz Off, the Cambridge YWCA, BMA TenPoint, West End House, Cradles to Crayons, the International Institute of New England, and Rosie’s Place.
Parents | Family
Ubaka was born in California and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Her father has passed away, while her mother is still alive. She has at least one sister, and her family background is tied to the Igbo people of Nigeria. She keeps most details about her parents private, so their names and professions are not publicly disclosed.
Amaka Ubaka Age
Ubaka was born on April 20, 1988, in California, United States, and is 38 years old as of 2026. On her 38th birthday, Ubaka posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account, where she captioned, “I have a heart of gratitude as I turn another year older 💖 I’m thankful for the lessons learned over the past year and the decisions to choose joy, to choose kindness as much as possible. Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!🎂🎉✨”
Husband | Children
Ubaka prefers to keep her personal life out of the public eye, including details about her marital status and whether she has children. It remains unclear if she is in a relationship, engaged, or married, and no confirmed information about parenthood has been shared. Updates will be provided if and when she chooses to make these details of their life public.
Amaka Ubaka Salary
Ubaka’s salary ranges between $20,000 and $55,000.
Net Worth
Ubaka has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her primary source of income is working as a Journalist.
Social Media Platforms
Ubaka is very active on social media, i.e., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. She has over 101k followers on Instagram @amakaubakatv, over 28k followers on Facebook @Amaka Ubaka7 NEWS, and 20.9k followers on Twitter @AmakaUbakaTV.
Amaka Ubaka Height
Ubaka stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Quick Facts About Amaka Ubaka
- Age: Amaka is 38 years old as of 2026
- Marital Status: Amaka has preferred keeping her personal life private, and for this, not much is known about her relationship status
- Net Worth: She has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Salary: Amaka receives an estimated annual salary of between $ 20,000 and $ 50,000
- Nationality: He is American
- Height: Amaka stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.