Mustafa the Poet

Mustafa
Born
Mustafa Ahmed

(1996-07-28) 28 July 1996
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Poet
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • filmmaker
Years active2016–present
Labels
Member ofHalal Gang

Mustafa Ahmed (born 28 July 1996), known mononymously as Mustafa, formerly known as Mustafa the Poet, is a Sudanese Canadian poet, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker from Toronto. He released his debut EP, When Smoke Rises, in May 2021. His debut album, Dunya, was released on 27 September 2024. It was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.