Saafia Rakia, a young lady who worked as a head potter (kayayo) at the Tudu Station in Accra, has become a student nurse at the Damongo Nurses Training College.
The milestone followed an appeal by Ghanaian social media star Nana Tea, who highlighted her need for assistance to further her education.
Through the Savannah Regional Minister Saeed Muhazu Jibril, Rakia enrolled at the nurses’ college. Another benefactor financed her education to bring her dream to life.
Nana Tea took to social media to update his followers about Rakia’s rise from head potter to a student nurse.
”From being a Kayayo to becoming a nurse. We did it, guys,” he captioned the visuals.
Speaking to, social media star Nana Tea assured that Saafia Rakia is doing well.
”She is doing well in school. She’s now a student nurse pursuing her passion. It’s something she wanted to do, so she’s happy.
”While we’ve paid her fees, we’ll welcome any help from benevolent people and organisations. That’s all I can say for. I’m happy for her,”