Who Is Sheinelle Jones' Husband? All About Uche Ojeh and His Relationship with theTodayHost

Mar. 15, 2025

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh pose for a photo on June 14, 2019 in New York City.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Sheinelle Jonesisn’t afraid to broadcast her love for her husband, Uche Ojeh.

Over the years, Jones has opened up about her marriage to Ojeh onTodayand the ways they continue towork on their connection. Most recently, Jones stepped away from the news desk, last appearing on air in mid-December, and she addressed her absence on the morning news show in anInstagram poston Jan. 15.

“I sincerely appreciate all of youwho have reached out while I’ve been absent from the show. I want to share with you that I’m taking time to deal with a family health matter,” she wrote. “It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to have not on the support of myTodayshow family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me. I’ll see you soon.”

Though Jones didn’t share specific details about her “family health matter,” a source told PEOPLE the situation is “serious.” According to the insider, it doesn’t concern Jones or her children.

So who is Sheinelle Jones’ husband? Here’s everything to know about Uche Ojeh and his relationship with the broadcast journalist.

He met Jones at Northwestern University

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh attend the NAACP LDF 33rd National Equal Justice Awards Dinner on November 07, 2019 in New York City.Bennett Raglin/Getty

Bennett Raglin/Getty

Jones and Ojeh first crossed paths at Northwestern University in the late ’90s.

In an interview for thecampus magazine’s winter 2024 edition, Jones explained that she met Ojeh when she was a freshman in college, and he was still a high school senior visiting the university.

“I was a fake tour guide … I was just walking to class,” she said. “[I was like, ‘Are you guys lost?’ And] I told him I would take him around because he was cute."

Jones enrolled in Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism in the fall of 1996. The following year, Ojeh began attending the school, and the couplegraduated a year apart.

According tohis LinkedIn profile, Ojeh earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science with an economics concentration in 2001.

Afterward, he worked as a consultant for IBM and Accenture. As of 2024, he is a managing partner at UAO Consulting, a role he has held since 2008.

He and Jones wed in 2007

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh at a friends' wedding in September 2022 in New York City.Sheinelle Jones/ Instagram

Sheinelle Jones/ Instagram

Jones and Ojeh married on Sept. 2, 2007, inher hometown of Philadelphia.

A few days before celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary, theTodayco-anchor opened up about how Ojeh proposed to her after dating long distance for 8 years.

“I thought I knew when it was coming, twice, and it didn’t happen,” she admitted during aTodayshow segment, noting that he once surprised her with a piece of Tiffany’s jewelry, which she assumed was an engagement ring, and the second time was during a trip to Cancun, Mexico.

Finally, Ojeh popped the question during a visit back to where their love story began — Northwestern University’s campus. It was a rainy day, but Ojeh convinced Jones to take a minute outside at a special spot near the lake, where he got on one knee and asked her to marry him.

Over the years, she has paid tribute to their union on social media. “Happy Anniversary Uche. ❤️ - It’s amazing how life works sometimes … We’ve created beautiful memories," she captioned photos of their special dayon Instagramin September 2023.

He and Jones share three kids

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh celebrate Easter with their children in April 2022.Sheinelle Jones/ Instagram

The couple welcomed their first child, son Kayin,in August 2009. They expanded their family with fraternal twins Clara and Uchein July 2012.

In the following years, Jones shared what it was like adjusting from having one child to three. In an essay written ontheTodaywebsite, she revealed that she tried to foster a sense of belonging.

“With all three of my children, I try to show them that they’re ALL a team, and they have to take care of each other,” she wrote in June 2015. “At the same time, I’m learning that they each like to know they’re special on their own. They will often come to me for individual affirmation and then head back into the ‘group’ ready to play as a team.”

During a Mother’s Day celebration segment onToday, Jones opened up about raising her three kids and the type of mom she aspires to be.

“I want to be the mom that I can look back at, I want to be proud of how I mommed,” she said in May 2024. “It’s not necessarily the win that we’re eating at 8:30, 9:00 at night for dinner some nights. But you know what? We’re at the table."

He is Nigerian

Sheinelle Jones with Uche Ojeh and their two sons in august 2019 in Como, Italy.Sheinelle Jones/ Instagram

Jones spoke aboutOjeh’s backgroundin December 2022 when she expressed excitement over her children enjoying wearing the traditional clothing from his home country.

“I think it is important to my husband that my kids are brought up knowing his side and his culture,” she explained. “So, I actually am happy that every year — and even more than every year, whenever we get together — they get new native wear because as they continue to grow, they continue to get new outfits.”

He is a triathlete

Sheinelle Jones and Uche Ojeh enjoy a date night out together at Lincoln Center in June 2022 in New York City.Sheinelle Jones/ Instagram

In October 2023,Ojeh completed a triathlon, and Jones didn’t miss the opportunity to honor the momentous occasion.

“I think it’s so important to celebrate the wins of the people you love— this weekend it was all about ‘The Uche’s,’ ” she wrote, referring to her husband and son with the same name.

Jones continued, “My youngest son’s soccer team took first in their tournament… meanwhile dad, AKA , big Uche - conquered a triathlon. It’s something he’s always wanted to do … and he trained really hard for it."

“I’ve watched both of them - day in and day out … running and kicking balls all over the place. 😉 It all paid off. - The rest of us in the house, (me, Kayin & Clara) are super proud of them. Love you guys ❤️,” she concluded.

source: people.com