You're probably wondering why my name is Malaika. I collect nicknames. After arriving in Africa, it didn't take long to realize that no one could pronounce 'Angela,' although I met multiple Tanzanians with my same name throughout my trip. Regardless, my name soon became Malaika, which is Angela, or Angel, in Swahili. There's even a song about it that my dada (sister) Juliet would sing to me during my stay.... full info