Well-Known Tulsan Emeka Nnaka Gets New Home After Losing Apartment To Fire

Emeka Nnaka, an advocate for people with physical challenges, said he can't wait to show family and friends his new home. Habitat for Humanity and other community organizations built it after Emeka lost his apartment to fire.

Thursday, November 21st 2019, 6:35 pm

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A well-known Tulsa man whose apartment was lost to fire now has a new home. Emeka Nnaka is an advocate for people with physical challenges.

He's best known for appearing on the Ellen Show.

Emeka suffered a spinal cord injury while playing football almost five years ago. He also recently lost his apartment to a fire.

Tulsa's Habitat for Humanity partnered with other community organizations to build him a home. He says this is the first time he's lived in a space designed specifically for him.

"I'll be able to get up out of bed, go to the shower, go to the bathroom - just the accessibility, the independence back is everything," he said.

Emeka said he can't wait to have family and friends over to his new home.

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