Abena Jen: Pretty Ghanaian Nurse and TikToker Reportedly Dies in Tragic Accident
- Young Ghanaian nurse and TikTok creator, Abena Jennifer, aka Abena Jen, has reportedly died in an accident on the Cape Coast–Accra Highway
- The newly trained midwife, who had nearly 20,000 TikTok followers, was reportedly headed to Accra when the crash occurred on September 15
- The unexpected death of the young nurse left Ghanaians heartbroken, with many sharing their condolences to her family through social media
A young Ghanaian nurse and TikTok creator, Abena Jennifer, has reportedly passed away in an accident on the Cape Coast-Accra Highway.
Source: TikTok
Popularly known as Abena Jen, she had nearly 20,000 followers on the video-sharing platform TikTok. She was reportedly a newly trained midwife who was heading to Accra to prepare for her national service when she died.
According to reports, she was one of five victims who perished in a fatal accident that occurred on Wakrom near Yamoransa on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Details about Abena Jen’s death
In a video seen by YEN.com.gh on TikTok, a close friend of Abena Jen, Nella, mourned her tragic passing.
Nella’s video featured numerous moments of her together with her late friend during her lifetime, demonstrating the close bond they had shared.
In the caption of her post, Abena Jen's friend noted that the death of someone so close to her had left her heartbroken.
“Abena Jen, you have left a deep hole in my heart, baby,” she said.
According to reports, the late nurse hailed from Kabenla Suazo in the Western Region and studied at the 37 Military Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC).
The TikTok video of Nella mourning Abena Jen’s death is below.
Details of accident that killed Abena Jen
According to the Ghana News Agency, five people died and 12 were injured when a DAF truck loaded with 70 bags of rice collided with a Toyota HiAce passenger vehicle on September 15.
One person reportedly died on the scene, while four others died after being rushed to the Biriwa Polyclinic.
Many of Abena Jen's friends expressed anger over the details of accident, with some calling for the truck driver, who was unharmed, to be held culpable.
Below is a TikTok video shared by the late nurse before her death.
Reactions to Abena Jen’s death
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments below in reaction to the death of Ghanaian nurse and TikToker, Abena Jen.
Cosmos Asamoah said:
"I cant hold on to my tears, the people of Kabenla Suazo are in tears, take heart Mr Kato and madam Cynthia."
daughter of Yinimi ✝️❤️ wrote:
"Oh God 😭😭, why always the youth and young ones? Hmmm God please have mercy on us 😭😭😭😭🙏."
🦋Cisca🦄🦋 commented:
"I still can’t believe this Jennifer 😭😭😭😭😭😭."
Precious Gift said:
"God will punish the driver for killing this innocent soul, aww. I saw this pretty lady hmmm, I said this driver will not see peace."
Source: TikTok
TikToker and nursing student unexpectedly dies
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that TikTok creator Colourwinner stirred social media sadness after she was reported to have passed away.
According to reports, the final-year Presbyterian Nursing and Midwifery Training School student passed away after she fell ill and collapsed.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
