Boonaa Mohammed
Boonaa Mohammed | |
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Born | April 14, 1987 |
Origin | Canada |
Genres | Spoken word |
Occupation(s) | Poet, writer, Media professional |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2007–present |
Website | www |
Boonaa Mohammed (born April 14, 1987) is a Canadian spoken-word poet and writer of Oromo descent.
Early life
Mohammed is a second generation Ethiopian immigrant of Oromo ancestry.[1][2] His Parents came to Canada as political refugees seeking asylum in the country after their involvement with the Oromo Liberation Movement in Ethiopia.
He grew up in the down-town Toronto area and was heavily involved in the street life while attending
Career
In 2007, Mohammed won the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Poetry Face-Off "Best New Artist" award. He also has a playwright residency at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto.[3] He has appeared on TedX Toronto and has had a short story published in a Penguin Canada anthology called "Piece by Piece"
Besides poetry and theatre, Mohammed is the founder of Safina Media, an Islamic media production company and has continued the art of story-telling through various platforms of media.
References
- ^ "Oromo-Canadian poet Boonaa Mohammed celebrates African legacy". Oromia Times. February 9, 2009. Archived from the original on August 23, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Dabu, Sheila (June 15, 2007). "Art Saves Young Lives, Forum Told". Toronto Star. Toronto. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ "Boonaa Mohammed". TEDxToronto 2014 Conference. Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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