My Swahili Name

I am so blessed and my chosen Swahili name reflects that: Bakari Akili Moja. My entire Swahili name means “Blessed Intelligent One”. I strive to embody and exude that everyday. I have been working on cultivating a cultural consciousness for several years and that’s another reason I adopted that name.

I am also blessed to have a wonderful family and it seems no matter what, they are always in my corner. I have been married twice as well and these were lovely, wonderful women and I am about to be married for a third and final time. I am so lucky to have such wonderful women throughout different junctures in my life.

I thank God everyday for those who love me and never give up on me. My time in prison is coming to an end and wonderful things are on the horizon. I look forward to living life differently and I know a new day has arrived, and I am ready to live a life worthy of honor and respect.