The New York mayoral candidate was once a singer in a Ugandan band.
Imagine this: A Muslim. Thirty-three years old. Born in Uganda, raised in South Africa and the United States. The son of a renowned scientist and an Oscar-winning mother. A graduate in African Studies. An advocate for social justice. An ally of the Palestinian struggle for self-determination. A supporter of equal rights for LGBTIQ+ communities. A champion of solidarity with migrants. His name: Zohran Kwame Mamdani. And he stands a real chance of being elected mayor of New York this November — in the age of Trump.
The premise of an implausible sci‑fi film? A utopian fantasy? No — he can.
Prepare yourself for cesspools of insinuation, misinformation, and threats. Mamdani understands this all too well, yet he keeps smiling. Meanwhile, his campaign gathers momentum, with endorsements pouring in from citizens who yearn for a different narrative — and a better future.
Between his studies and political activism, Zohran Mamdani also managed to record a video with the Ugandan band Young Cardamon & Hab — as their lead singer.
