Tulsa Man 'Amazing Emeka' Honored On Ellen DeGeneres Show

<p>A Tulsa man who was challenged by recent events got a big surprise during a visit to the Ellen set.</p>

Friday, November 2nd 2018, 9:38 am

By: News On 6


A Tulsa man who was challenged by recent events was surprised by Ellen DeGeneres. 

Emeka Nnaka was paralyzed 9 years ago while playing semi-pro football for the Oklahoma Thunder. He recently lost everything in an apartment fire not long after wrecking his wheelchair-accessible van. His father, who is his primary caregiver, was sidelined by an injury this year as well.

9/20/2018 Related Story: Tulsa Man Still Smiling After Apartment Fire, Other Recent Challenges

"Amazing Emeka," as Ellen christened him, is also known for his work helping at-risk kids around town. 

5/31/2018 Related Story: Former Oklahoma Thunder Football Player Gets Master's After Paralyzing Injury

Dozens reached out to Ellen about his story and on her show Thursday, Ellen and Cheerios presented Emeka with a check for $100,000 to continue his work in the community.

Emeka thought he was visiting Ellen's studio to film a piece for "Ellentube," when he was surprised to meet the host - and her audience:

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