Muna Abdulahi

Muna Abdulahi Family and Personal Life

1. Muna Abdulahi‘ father’s name is Not Available and Muna Abdulahi‘ mother’s name is Not Available.
2. Besides being a poet, Muna is a software engineer and has a background in exploring different cultures and experiences.

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Muna Abdulahi Biography and Facts

1. Muna Abdulahi was born in Mogadishu, Somalia.
2. Muna Abdulahi’s birth sign is Leo.
3. Introduction: Muna Abdulahi is an award-winning Somali-American spoken word poet based in Minneapolis, MN. She gained recognition for her appearance on Netflix’s The Mole and is also a skilled software engineer.
4. Poetry Achievements: Muna Abdulahi was ranked the 8th woman poet in the world at the 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam Competition. She is a three-time MN Grand Slam Champion and has performed across the United States and internationally.
5. Publications: Her work has been featured in prestigious outlets like POETRY Journal, Harvard Advocate, African Journal, Button Poetry, MN History Museum, and the StarTribune. She uses her poetry to explore themes of belonging and identity, especially in the context of migration and nationality.
6. Adventurous Traveller: Muna is an avid traveler who has explored most continents by land, air, or sea. She has circumnavigated the world on a ship and holds a pilot’s license. She considers her pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as one of the most special experiences of her life.
7. Champion of Representation: Muna takes pride in contributing to refugee literature and becoming a voice for the marginalized. She aims to fill the gap in literature for children of immigrants and feels a profound sense of accomplishment when her works resonate with others.
8. Impactful Work: Muna’s poem “The Unwritten Letter From My Immigrant Parents” was recited by third-grade students from various backgrounds, leading them to win a literary festival in Oakland, California. Her work continues to leave a significant mark on representation for the immigrant community.
9. Social Media and Performances: Muna shares her poetry on social media, including her piece “Pronounce Us Correctly” available on YouTube. She uses her platform to tell stories that are often erased, silenced, or devalued. She is on Instagram under the username @munaabdulahi_.
10. Netflix’s The Mole: Along with her Deanna Thompson, Hannah Burns, Michael O’Brien, Neesh Riaz, Quaylyn “Q” Carter, Ryan Warner, Sean Patrick Bryan, Antonio “Tony” Castellanos, Melissa Lummus, Andy Mintzer, and Jennifer Dasilva-Hassiman.