Akini GillGlobal - It’s a Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, It’s a Tale of Two Cities, all wrapped into one - but mostly it’s a tale of an improbable journey. A life’s journey that began in East Dry River, Port-of-Spain, on the island of Trinidad with its uncertain narrative, and navigates up to and through great halls of learning at NYU (New York University) with boundless promise and distinction. But like the steelpan instrument’s indomitable “spirit” and implausible existence - Akini serves as a reminder that genius, brilliance, and that true authentic intellectual spark - can and often will be found where you least expect it. And in no small contribution, the power of the steelpan instrument.
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  • Heartfelt congratulations Akini, very proud of your efforts to nurture the gift that God has graciously given you my friend. I remember your days in Pan in the Classroom. More vibes to come from you no doubt. God bless man

    Kevin Millien

  • Congratulations and Big Respect, young man! The Pan Community in T&T should be well proud of you!

    I wish you good fortune in all your future ventures! Blessings!

  • Season greetings brother Akini,

    I wish to complement you on your achievement. When we worked in the Pan in the Classroom Unit and we had various conversation about a best ways forward in your careers. You had mentioned that your were going to upgrade yourself in music Education in N.Y.C. Welcome to the club brother and be prepared to get flight down from those bosses that never lived the real world. Some will tell you "Yuh feel yuh know it all", my brother do what the almighty sent to do and Gods blessings.

    Please contact me 768 6745 or 353 8160 or kennethclarke1@yahoo.com 

    Congrats

    Kenneth Panam Clarke 

    • I thank you! I will contact when I get home.

  • Thank you When Steel Talks. A very good write up.

  • Congratulations Mr. Gill. Awesome!

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  • Well done, Mr. Gill.  You have faced your challenges head on; you have overcome them and realized outstanding achievement.  In your interview, I was impressed by your firm grasp of reality as you return to Trinidad, an environment which in its ignorance can be psychologically cruel to those who seem to be different.  You are an inspiration; and I am sure that you will make a great ambassador for all children with learning challenges. Forward Ever!

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