Mustafa Ahmed, better known by his stage name Mustafa, is a Sudanese-Canadian poet, singer, songwriter and filmmaker. He was born on July 28, 1996 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Mustafa is best known for his fusion of Islamic music, hip-hop, folk and spoken word. He has made a notable impact in the music industry with his thought-provoking lyrics and engaging performances.
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- Full name: Mustafa Ahmed
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1996
- Age: 27
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Sudanese Canadian
- Occupation: Poet, singer, songwriter, filmmaker
Early life and education
Mustafa Ahmed was raised in Toronto, Ontario by his Sudanese parents on July 28, 1996. As a child, Mustafa showed a keen interest in art and began writing poetry about Africa and poverty in the Regent Park area where he lived.
As for education, he attended the Duke of York public school in Regent Park and saw first-hand the effects of gun violence and street gangs.
Despite the challenges, Mustafa found solace by expressing himself through poetry and music.
personal life
Currently, Mustafa has not made his relationship public.
He has kept a low profile about his personal life, focusing on his career and artistic pursuits, but there are rumors that he is dating Dua Lipa.
Profession
Mustafa first gained recognition in 2014 when he appeared on Lorraine Segato’s single “Wake-up time” There he performed a spoken word poem.
This collaboration led to more opportunities for him to make a spoken word poetry film called “Light of Hope” in September 2014.
His talent caught the attention of Canadian hip-hop group Halal Gang, and Mustafa became a member of the group.
Mustafa collaborated with Toronto producer Frank Dukes to create the song in 2016 “attention” The Weeknd’s album “Starlight Boy.”
He went on to collaborate with the Dukes and co-write tracks for artists such as Camila Cabello and the Jonas Brothers. Mustafa’s songwriting skills made him one of Canada’s top songwriters in 2019.
In 2020, Mustafa released his first single “Alive” is dedicated to the victims of gun violence in his community.
The song resonated with the audience and demonstrated Mustafa’s ability to address social issues through music. He subsequently released his debut album “When the smoke rises”, which was released in May 2021 and received critical acclaim for its poignant and introspective lyrics.
The album’s unique blend of folk and spoken word elements further solidified Mustafa’s place in the music industry.
net worth
Mustafa’s net worth is estimated to be around $13 million.
His successful career as a poet, singer, songwriter and filmmaker, coupled with his collaborations with renowned artists, have contributed to his financial success.
social media
- Instagram: @mustafathepoet
- Twitter: @MustafaThePoet
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