On August 27, 1992, a bright star was born from the heavens.Her name would be NkonyeziNathifa-Wanjiru Nanyamka (Niko). She is born from NathifaNanyamka andAroiKombo. Her brothers are Kimathi and Kweli (deceased). Grandmothers are NyanyaAmina and Bernice Christina. Her aunts include Khadija Mbacke and Sheree Ali. She was beautiful, energetic, and wisebeyondher years. She would blaze a trail within our hearts and conscience.Her education was diverse.She expressed much creativity through a homeschooling environment. Her growth was exponential. Most children have a good formal education from a school system. Nkonyezi would need more. Her wings were preparing to fly. She was a poet, writer, and photographer. She learned to read at 5. She wrote