Meet Nana Afua Serwaa, the only female on the Accra to London road trip

The story of Wanderlust Ghana tourism enthusiasts who embarked on the Accra to London road trip, with a female, Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei, has not only been making headlines in Ghana but international news including BBC.

The squad has been enjoying all the attention and Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei has been hugely commended for the feat.

So who is Nana Afua Serwaa Edusei?

In a short profile shared by Eve International Gh to celebrate Nana Afua Serwaa, who is a member, on Facebook on Saturday, August 5, it described her a trailblazing advocate and visionary in the world of vocational and creative skills education.

She is the founder and driving force behind the Shecanic movement, and on a relentless mission to empower young girls to defy stereotypes and embrace their passion for mechanics and car design.

Below is the profile shared on the page:

Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei is a trailblazing advocate and visionary in the world of vocational and creative skills education. As the founder and driving force behind the Shecanic movement, she is on a relentless mission to empower young girls to defy stereotypes and embrace their passion for mechanics and car design.

With a resolute belief that vocational education is not limited to school dropouts, Nana Afua seeks to break glass ceilings, especially in male- dominated fields like STEM. Inspired by remarkable women like Patrice Banks and Supercar Blondie, she is determined to instill a love for STEM in young girls and challenge societal norms, one car at a time.

Nana Afua’s influence shines through her greatest quest, as she strives to empowered numerous females to start their own businesses in the auto industry through mentorship and advocacy.

Her story serves as a powerful beacon of hope, proving that with determination and support, females can excel in any field they choose to conquer, dismantling barriers and forging a path of empowerment for generations to come.

Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei’s dedication and passion have earned her widespread recognition and respect. As the face of the Shecanic revolution, she embodies strength, resilience, and the unwavering belief that gender should never limit one’s potential.

Her transformative impact is evident in the lives she has touched, inspiring countless young girls to embrace their unique talents and pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated industries.

In a post on her Facebook page, Shecanic, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Nana Afua wrote about her anticipation for the trip.

 “Embarking on an epic road trip from East Legon to Casablanca! Exploring diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, border shocks, connecting with fellow car enthusiasts and adventurers. Exciting content awaits!!!!” she wrote.

Wanderlust Ghana is a group of philanthropists and tourism enthusiasts. They started the expedition of driving from one continent to the other from Accra on Sunday [July 23, 2023] through Aburi, Nsawam, Kumasi, Sunyani to Dormaa and then entered Cote d'Ivoire via Gonokrom.

They were 12 people when they started the journey but one person dropped off in Senegal because of work related reasons and two others also dropped off in Morocco.

By Friday [August 4, 2023], they were at the outskirts of Monaco in Europe and were about to enter France, having moved through five African countries, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania and Morocco and entered Europe by a ferry on the Mediterranean to Algeciras in Spain, before driving to Barcelona via Valencia. They spent three days in country in Morocco.

They reached their destination of London on Sunday, August 6.

Pictures credit: Facebook

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