https://www.akienalouis.com/about-the-author daily 1.0 2026-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/95749037-0841-41c4-89f4-ff185eda76b5/IMG_2851.jpeg About Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/12279e2c-c2e1-4aba-8b79-8af02ca08485/IMG_A9D7694950CE-1.jpeg About Me - My Inside Thoughts Are Poetry My Inside Thoughts Are Poetry is available at Namaste Bookshop in Manhattan, marking a significant milestone in Akiena’s literary journey as the first Black poet to have her work sold on the shelves of the establishment. Independently published, the book has sold hundreds of copies worldwide and has reached the personal collections of notable figures, including Laurence Fishburne. The impact of My Inside Thoughts Are Poetry has extended beyond sales, positioning Akiena as an inspiring voice for writers both nationally and internationally. Through her work, she continues to encourage creative expression, authenticity, and storytelling as tools for connection and transformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/ad784a2d-1398-4e1b-8129-94b5fd68e189/EE007F10-21E6-4280-ABC1-9A6A5222B52C.JPG About Me - Like a flower needs sunlight Akiena’s second birth, Her new poetry baby. Four years worth of collected poems and storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/579f651e-d9e8-4dc4-8fc3-72d981644718/IMG_2696.jpg About Me - “I’m just a young Queen living in Queens manifesting my dreams” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/5cb448b4-3f1f-4e52-9dbc-1e8fd31e1781/IMG_4481.jpeg About Me - Akiena Louis '“As long as we water our soil, with God as our Sunlight we can bloom anywhere, always” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/bb1fc4a4-c5f5-4493-bdc8-5f8240026424/IMG_2847.JPG About Me - “Keep Blooming into your becoming” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/4b512eb4-9e66-4115-bcc6-a5e207c8bc2c/Affirmation+Cover+Art+.PNG About Me - Stream her new single affirmation is a love letter. I am everything I need is what God reminded me in a moment I needed to hear it most many years ago. which sounds so easy but a hard lesson I fought to learn when all I needed to do is surrender. a jazz record in collaboration with my dear friend and talented musician Ali Dorielle. Out Now and Available on all streaming platforms. Take a listen! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5be0aab88f51301dd00efb71/c477726e-4946-4ba9-9f00-a0aba1f092c5/EP+Cover+-4.png About Me - Debut EP Blending spoken word with hip-hop elements, Poetic Prophecies showcases Akiena’s distinctive, soulful voice and lyrical cadence as both a word musician and prophetic storyteller. A musical extension of her poetry, featuring select works from her book Like a Flower Needs Sunlight, offering listeners a deep, heartfelt experience of sound, story, and soul. Take a listen on ALL streaming platforms! 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