Ashley Andreas
“My tattoo is inspired by my father, Sakaria ‘Nkoshi’ Andreas. This is one piece I am super proud of having because it reminds me of him even if I didn’t really know him. He passed away in 2002 when I was about 9 years old. At that age he was hardly around. From all the stories I have heard about him I’d like to believe he was strong, fearless and brave, hence the name Nkoshi, which means Lion in English. A daily reminder that he is always around wherever I go through challenges and it reminds me that I am strong as he was and a fearless little girl.”