Renowned Ghanaian TV presenter Nana Aba Anamoah recently spoke about the difficult decision she made to abandon her dream of becoming a doctor due to her teenage pregnancy.
Anamoah revealed that she had already been admitted to medical school when she became pregnant, and chose to prioritize her son’s well-being by giving birth instead of pursuing her medical career.
Anamoah shared that her father had high hopes for her to become a medical doctor, but he ultimately supported her decision to have her son.
She expressed that her pregnancy coincided with her admission to medical school, and she made the challenging choice to forfeit her spot in order to become a mother.
The TV presenter emphasized the importance of her son in her life, hinting that the experience fueled her advocacy for women through initiatives like “Woman of Valour.” Anamoah aims to inspire others facing similar crossroads by sharing her story.
The child Nana Aba sacrificed her medical admission to give birth to is Jyoti Paa Kow Anamoah, who is in his early 20s now. Jyoti, who is known to have started university in the United States in 2019, has brought immense joy to his mother.
Anamoah’s courage in sharing her personal experience sheds light on the difficult decisions that many women face, and provides inspiration to others in similar situations.
