Sade Baderinwa Biography
Sade Baderinwa (Full name: Folasade Olayinka Baderinwa) is an American broadcast journalist. She has been a news anchor at WABC-TV, the ABC station in New York since 2003. Currently, Sade co-anchors the weekday 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts of Eyewitness News with Bill Ritter.
She came to the Eyewitness News team in 2003 and worked as a reporter and anchor of Eyewitness News at Noon. Sade came to Channel 7 from Baltimore’s WBAL-TV, where she covered the morning and noon newscasts. Moreover, she hosted a weekly community affairs show. Sade is a huge believer in giving back to her community.
She has served with numerous Tri-State area organizations, community leaders, and students. After being struck by a hit and run driver while covering a story for Eyewitness News, Sade championed efforts to deal with the growing problem of the accidents. For her efforts, she received recognition with the NJ Governor’s Representative Award for Traffic Safety.
Quick Facts
| Age | 55 years old (born April 14, 1969) |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million |
| Salary | $300,000 per year |
| Husband | unmarried |
| Parents | a Nigerian father and a German mother |
Sade Baderinwa Age
Sade was born on April 14, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. She is 55 years old. Sade celebrates her birthday on April 14, every year.
Early Life And Education
Sade was born to a Nigerian father and a German mother in Baltimore, Maryland. At age seven, her parents ended their marriage and her father returned to Africa. Sade’s mother also left her leaving her in the custody of a family friend. Subsequently, she was adopted in Baltimore by WBAL-TV anchor Edie House, whose parents also provided additional support.
At the age of 12, Sade’s birth mother took her in to live with her family in nearby Montgomery County. Since she has continued to maintain contact with her biological father as well as with her adoptive family. Sade holds an American nationality and German-Nigerian ethnicity.
She attended the University of Maryland, College Park’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. There Sade received a degree in agricultural business and resource economics.
Sade Baderinwa Husband
Sade does not have a husband yet. However, there were rumors that she was dating Martin J.O Malley. Malley was both the Mayor of Baltimore City as well as a married man. The rumors also reported that she got pregnant through their affair and soon the news of her pregnancy spread all over the internet.
Sade Baderinwa ABC News
She serves as an anchor of WABC-TV’s top-rated Eyewitness News at 5:00 and 11:00. She became a member of the Eyewitness News team in 2003 as a reporter and anchor of Eyewitness News at Noon. Before WABC Sade worked at Baltimore’s WBAL-TV, where she covered the morning and noon newscasts and hosted a weekly community affairs show. Earlier in her career, she served as a reporter for WSLS in Roanoke, Virginia, and a production assistant for ABC News’ This Week, Nightline, and others.
Furthermore, Sade has created a successful mentoring program called “Get ‘Reel’ With Your Dreams: The Inside Track.” The program exposes high school students from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to top professionals in film and television. Her partners include The Walt Disney Company, WABC-TV, Lincoln Center Institute, and New York Women in Film and Television.
Accident
While working for ABC, Sade was also a victim of hit and run accident in July 2004. Following the accident, she went through months of frustrating and painful rehab. However, she knows she was lucky to survive. Sade got the accident while covering a flood in Hackensack, New Jersey. She was standing in a street barricaded by police, when a car came out of nowhere and struck her. Sade was thrown 10 feet into the air and knocked unconscious for 20 minutes. Fortunately, she survived even though she sustained a broken arm and one of her knees had to be replaced.
Workout
Sade does regular workout to stay in shape. Her workout regimen is doing Pilates twice a week and lifting weights three times a week. Furthermore, she has a trainer Paul who helps her workout.
Twins
While working for ABC 7, Sade provided coverage for two infant twins(a girl and a boy) aged 7 months who were found dead in a car In July 2019. This was after the father of the twins went to work and forgot the babies inside the car when he parked. Furthermore, the father is one who discovered the twins at 4 pm.
Height
Sade is a woman of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1. 65 m ).
Salary
As a News Anchor for Eyewitness News at 5 and 11 on WABC-TV Channel 7, Sade’s salary is $300,000 per year.
Net Worth
She has been working as a journalist for two decades plus. Sade’s net worth is $2.5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sade Baderinwa Married?
Sade is not married and she is single
How Old Is Sade Baderinwa?
Sade is a 55-year-old who was born on April 14, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
Who Is Sade Baderinwa Husband?
Sade is not married to anyone.
Where Is Sade Baderinwa?
She now anchors forEyewitness News at 5 and 11 on WABC-TV Channel 7
Where Is Sade Baderinwa Today?
As of now, Sade co-anchors the weekday 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts of Eyewitness News with Bill Ritter.
What Happened To Sade Baderinwa?
In 2017, Sade was absent from the airwaves for a month and told fans on Facebook that she had been involved in a car accident.
Where Has Sade Baderinwa Been?
Since 2003, Sade has been a news anchor at WABC-TV, the ABC flagship station in New York, and now co-anchors the weekday 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts of Eyewitness News with Bill Ritter.
Why Is Sade Baderinwa Not On The News Anymore?
On January 23, 2024, Sade and her co-anchor, Bill Ritter, reported on Eyewitness News at 11 that she was going to take a brief hiatus from the show.
When Is Sade Baderinwa Coming Back?
On April 9, 2024, Sade returned to Eyewitness News at 11 following being out while recovering from a concussion.
Who Is Sade Baderinwa?
She is an American journalist working for WABC as a news anchor. Before joining the WABC team, she served for Baltimore, Maryland’s NBC affiliate, WBAL-TV.
Social Media Accounts
Twitter – @SadeABC
Instagram – sadeabc