Summary
Abena Christine Jon'el, a Ghanaian-American model and writer, recently walked in a fashion show in Ghana to highlight the visibility of people with disabilities. She has faced challenges since childhood, including losing her leg to cancer, and has been active in advocating for the rights of disabled individuals both in the U.S. and Ghana. Her move to Ghana in 2021 connected her more deeply with her heritage and identity.
Key Facts
- Abena Christine Jon'el is a 33-year-old model and writer with a prosthetic leg.
- She participated in a fashion show in Ghana to raise awareness about people with disabilities.
- Abena became disabled at the age of two due to cancer, leading to the amputation of her leg.
- She grew up in Chicago, USA, and later became a writer and public speaker.
- Abena felt a deep connection to Africa and decided to move to Ghana in 2021.
- Her visit to historic sites in Ghana strengthened her sense of identity.
- Abena advocates for the visibility and rights of disabled people in both the U.S. and Ghana.
