Boonaa Mohammed | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1987-04-14)April 14, 1987 (age 38) |
| Origin | Toronto,Canada |
| Genres | Spoken word |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, writer, Media professional |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | www |
Boonaa Mohammed (born April 14, 1987) is a Canadian spoken-word poet and writer ofOromo descent.
Mohammed is a second generation Ethiopian immigrant ofOromo ancestry.[1][2] His parents came to Canada as political refugees seeking asylum in the country after their involvement with theOromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Ethiopia.
He grew up in the down-town Toronto area and was heavily involved in the street life while attendingOakwood Collegiate Institute. He graduated at the top of his class and was named Valedictorian before enrolling inRyerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and graduating from theRadio and Television Arts program in 2011.
In 2007, Mohammed won theCanadian Broadcasting Corporation Poetry Face-Off "Best New Artist" award. He also has a playwright residency atTheatre 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.
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