7 Dec 2024
Mustafa: The Toronto folk poet on his grief
Sudanese Canadian artist Mustafa is an acclaimed performance poet and was first discovered at the age of 12 performing outside his home in Toronto's housing projects. His poetry opened many doors which led him to write with musicians such as The Jonas Brothers, Shawn Mendes and Justin Bieber, and he work creatively with fashion designers Valentino and written and directed a film. At 28 years old, Mustafa has released his debut album Dunya. He shares the personal grief that surrounds the album.