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Mustafa Ahmed

Mustafa Ahmed started writing at the age of ten as a means of expressing himself and reflecting on society. His poetry touches on the subjects of poverty, drugs, violence, and immigration. Living in Regent Park, Canada’s first inner-city housing project, Mustafa was exposed to the experiences and lifestyles he writes about. Mustafa has performed in association with the Children’s Aid Society, the Toronto District School Board, Hot Docs, and TEDxToronto. You can now purchase his debut EP, either as a CD or digital download, at mustafathepoet.com.
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The Othering of Neighbourhoods

May 15, 2017January 23, 2020 - by Mustafa Ahmed

Recorded May 15, 2017 at Surrey City Hall

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Breaking the Chains

March 9, 2016January 27, 2020 - by Mustafa Ahmed
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Stories Untold, Unwritten

March 12, 2015October 16, 2019 - by Mustafa Ahmed

“There can only be one of you, so be the greatest one you can be”

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Resilience: When All Is Lost

October 8, 2014June 3, 2021 - by Mustafa Ahmed

Poet Mustafa Ahmed spoke about his friend, Yusuf Ali, who was the definition of resilience for Ahmed. Yusuf Ali was killed in their community of Regent Park two days before …

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When All Is Lost

October 8, 2014October 16, 2019 - by Mustafa Ahmed

In memory of Yusuf Ali

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Giving More Than Money

September 16, 2014October 16, 2019 - by Mustafa Ahmed

Using poetry to connect communities

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Self Humanity

May 7, 2014April 14, 2020 - by Mustafa Ahmed

Featuring a performance of the poem “Invisible Disabilities”

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Verses from the Abstract

February 19, 2014December 21, 2021 - by Mustafa Ahmed

A young poet explains how he finds the words

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Giving More than Money

November 19, 2013October 16, 2019 - by Mustafa Ahmed

A poet talks about building the foundation of giving

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