Lukwesa Burak is a British journalist and news presenter and anchor for Bbc.
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Best Known For:The television program BBC News
Breakthrough:Joined the anchor pool of Al Jazeera English at launch, achieving global television recognition in 2006
10 Quick Facts About Lukwesa Burak
- Full Name: Lukwesa Burak
- Nationality: British
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program BBC News
- Current Role: News presenter and anchor
- Date of Birth: May 14, 1974
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of Birth: Zambia
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Two children context
Lukwesa Burak Age
Lukwesa Burak is 52 years old. She was born on May 14, 1974, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Sussex and University of Leicester.
- University of Sussex
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Geography and Development Studies
- University of Leicester
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: GIS and Remote Sensing
Career & Work
Lukwesa Burak's career includes news and reporting roles with BBC News Channel / BBC World News, a news outlet and Sky News.
Organization: BBC News Channel / BBC World News
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2016–Present
Details: London, United Kingdom · Presents late-night bulletins and international breaking news updates globally.
Organization: Sky News
Role: Relief Anchor
Period: 2013–2014
Details: London, United Kingdom · Anchored regular live rolling afternoon news slots.
Organization: Al Jazeera English
Role: Principal News Anchor
Period: 2006–2012
Details: Doha, Qatar · Anchored major international breaking news alerts from the network's global headquarters.
Organization: BBC East Midlands Today
Role: Regional Presenter
Period: 2001–2006
Details: Nottingham, United Kingdom · Began prominent anchoring career delivering regional breakfast and lunch bulletins.
Rise to Fame
Lukwesa Burak rose to prominence for her role on the television show BBC News Bulletin.
Notable Works
- TV Show: BBC News Bulletin (Presenter, 2016-Present) — Late-night news updates broadcast domestically and across BBC World
Lukwesa Burak Family & Relationships
Lukwesa Burak is married. She has 1 child, Two children context.
- Children:
- Two children context
Lesser Known Facts
- Born in Zambia and relocated to the United Kingdom, her academic roots are heavily founded in scientific geography.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lukwesa Burak
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 14, 1974
- Age: 52
- Birthday: May 14
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Zambia
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Children: Two children context
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
