What is "mwalim"

Mwalim (Morgan James Peters I, born June 6, 1968, Bronx, New York), a.k.a., Mwalim *7), and Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor, is a subcultural icon and highly influential performing artist, writer, filmmaker, father of 1, and educator. He is an often quoted and well respected professor of English and Black Studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Author, playwright, pianist, composer, conductor, director, producer, editor, and essayist are a few of the titles borne by this artist.