Hi everyone. My name is Allujanatt Ajao. The correct way to anticipate my name is (Al-jah-nah), but everyone calls me Allu. I am a junior at CAS majoring in Global Public Health and Anthropology, but I also minor in Africana Studies. I’m a pre-med student. I am the product of Nigerian and Ghanian parents. I am super excited to be one of your Global Equity Fellows and cannot wait to show you all parts of my country, Ghana. I enjoy cooking, watching tv, taking film pictures, and exploring.
To study away in Ghana is a blessing because this is one of the many ways I intend to give back to the place that raised part of my family. When people typically think of Africa they immediately associate it with poverty, but Accra, Ghana is one of the most developed cities in Africa. As beautiful and wealthy as Accra, Ghana is, I will not shy away from showing Ghana as a whole. I intend to foster a friendship with you all, but also the people of the land.
Through my community service work, I grew an interest in public health mainly because this field will allow me to implement effective mechanisms to bridge the gap between different socioeconomic racial groups and their access to quality affordable healthcare. I always aim to give back and with this intention I intend to delve into the field of cardiology as a way to be a primary caretaker for the black community. I can think of no better place to fulfill my passions in Ghana than with you all.
As a fellow I intend to facilitate safe spaces for us to gather and share our experiences. I am excited to begin this journey with you all. As I love to say “prepare to be sick of me”!