𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐮💙

WORLD CHAMPIONS.

Ain’t no goin’ hollywood the Neighborhood gotta feel this💙

My story only gets better as I turn the pages, this chapter is for sure one of my favorites💙 I do this for my twin brother Butoyi & for all my Angels who never got their chance💙 And for all the kids in the villages & in the trenches tryna find a way out, know that anything is possible if you put God first, Alhamdulillah💙🤲🏾. - Bukuru.

Dear Ma💙 Since the day I could remember, it’s always just been us and the siblings, moving place to place and always having to adapt & adjust to new environments, and this dates back all the way from one refugee camp to another, all the way into the inner cities in the States… wildly coming into the States without knowing a single soul and not speaking a single word in English. Nonetheless, we’ve always managed to figure things out and make things work in our favor no matter our circumstances. & before I continue, I’m choosing my 6 siblings (Long Live Butoyi) & my mother to face the world with me in any lifetime, and till this day it’s just us, like it has always been, figuring everything out as we go. When I think of strength, love, and resilience, I think of Ma💙. The strongest person in the whole world is my mother, but the older I get, the more I understand that she’s just a girl, and this is the very first time she’s also living her life. But she sacrificed all her dreams and aspirations to raise my siblings and me. She always made sure we never went without something on our plates. She always made shit shake for us as a single mother raising 5 boys on her own and one daughter. I can’t even tell you how she did it, but one thing for sure is she raised us all right, and if we ever did anything wrong, that’s on us. I can never repay her for all she’s sacrificed for me and mine, but I’ll always pride myself in giving her stuff to brag about and smile about, and bringing ease to her heart when it comes to me. Like yeah Ma, this is your baby boy taking up space in the world go ahead and tell all your friends on WhatsApp😂💙 I was finally able to get her to a Celtics game, and seeing her in attendance was everything for me, knowing what it took to get here, and because she usually only hears and sees pictures of what I do. I’m my mother’s son, with all the opportunities and chances she never got to have. I promise to keep facing the world & leaving it better than it was when I arrived. Sincerely, your baby boy, Bukuru💙 Ps. I tell her all the time, they’ll be movies and books about our stories one day. Everything, in time.

The 978ers Magazine includes our Creative Spotlight which features Lowell, MA’s own @8ukuru Bukuru Rugwizangoga is a brand owner and influencer from the are who has had his hand in many creative and philanthropic spaces within the area. He’s started brands such as @thehoodhopedealer and others as well as work MC’ing the annual Billy G Classic which brings the community together every launch. There’s plenty more that he’s done that you can look into by visiting his profile and reading the piece in the magazine - Link in bio

Honored to be invited to New Balance’s kickoff showcase. @newbalancegridiron A display of innovation with their latest cleats, but what stood out most was the commitment to giving back and supporting the community. Events like this remind you it’s bigger than the game🤞🏾💙.

May Allah turn all our Insha’Allah into Alhamdulillah🤲🏾💙. Eid Mubarak☪️

Seeing my face make it onto the news for the right reasons is something I’m beyond proud of myself for. I’ve had my fair share of trouble with the law in the past, and I thank God for the growth. Nowadays, every time I see a news clip or read an article, it’s usually somebody I grew up with facing a gun charge, a body, or a drug charge.. not even including the ones who are already locked up. “People died, they get life around me, I guess that I’m an exception. ” - Nipsey Hussle So to have made it this far and to see my face on the news for something positive means everything to me as I continue to create my own narrative and give hope to the youth in the city. Be the one who got away and got his life together🤞🏾💙. #FaceTheWolrd #BeYou #HopeDealer

My first official commercial and the first of many. This is a visual confirmation to myself that I spoke this into existence long ago. I remember when I fully became conscious of the streets and chose to step away, while others “ran the city” and spoke down on me and my family’s name. I promised myself I’d take the higher road and I did. I’ve kept a clean and pure heart throughout it all, and I’m still going strong. I also humbly promised myself I would make it hard for anyone who doesn’t believe in me. Everywhere you look, you’re going to see my face and feel my presence. I told myself I’d be on TV, in books, and everywhere else. While others chose to settle, I’m checking off my goals. I hope this pushes you to grow and go against society’s norms, because your reality is real as your dreams. So dream big. Go ahead build and attract, because the life you dream of awaits you. The moment you put yourself first and choose growth, you’ll be greeted with endless opportunities. Keep going and keep growing🪴. - Bukuru #FaceTheWorld #BeYou #HoodHopeDealer

My Commercial Debut🤞🏾🎬. Back To Zero @jaytatum0 x @amicainsurance ☘️ Blessed to be part of this amazing campaign on the highly anticipated return of my Dawg JT🤞🏾. Godspeed Fam💙!. Huge thank you to @slatecasting & @amicainsurance for the opportunity🤞🏾. #jaysontatum #8ukuru #nba #celtics #bostonceltics

Peace, Butoyi. I know you're looking down, smiling at me. I pray that you are at peace and happy as you watch over me and continue to face the world from up above. ima forever keep on making you proud. down here till we meet again. This year for our anniversary we went back home to heal the root and the tree is more stable than ever before twin. I'm grounded and more me than I've ever been dawg, but I've got so much more work to do and a long way to go because we ain't even give it yet. Nonetheless, we must have a moment of appreciation for everything we've accomplished and continue to do, and none of this is possible without you watching over me. I know you check in for me whenever shit gets heavy, I can never thank you enough as though you may not be here physically, spiritually you always keep my soul lifted and protected. I got the best Angel watching over me. I love you butoyi, in this life and the next. 2/22 to infinity and beyond that. As we carry on and continue to face the world, I Wanna thank each and every person I've helped and as helped me, to the ones who believers and non-believers I love you all the same and I appreciate each and every one of you, because it genuinely takes all of you to be who I am and I will never have a change of heart. Alhamdulillah 3x for everything! I am wishing success, blessings and many opportunities to anyone reading this. Peace & Love from me & my other half🤞🏾💙.

Mr. Big Dreams🤞🏾💙.