★ HOW OLD IS MUSTAFA THE POET?
Mustafa the Poet is 29 years old, born July 28, 1996 in Toronto · Leo.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ REAL NAME
- Mustafa Ahmed
- ★ BORN IN
- Toronto
★ LEDE
About
Mustafa Ahmed—known mononymously as Mustafa—is a Sudanese Canadian poet, singer, and songwriter from Toronto who built a career on high-profile collaborations. Born in 1996, he worked with Drake, Justin Bieber, the Weeknd, and Shawn Mendes before releasing his debut EP When Smoke Rises in 2021. His debut album Dunya dropped in 2024 and earned a Polaris Music Prize shortlist nod. A Leo by zodiac.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mustafa Ahmed—known mononymously as Mustafa, formerly Mustafa the Poet—is a Sudanese Canadian poet, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker from Toronto. Born 28 July 1996 in Canada, he built recognition through collaborations with Drake, Justin Bieber, the Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Daniel Caesar, the Jonas Brothers, 21 Savage, Camila Cabello, Smoke Dawg, and Rosalía. He released his debut EP When Smoke Rises in May 2021, followed by his debut album Dunya on 27 September 2024. Dunya was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. As a poet and singer, Mustafa works across multiple mediums—performance, songwriting, and film. His Toronto base grounds him in a city with a dominant hip-hop and R&B scene, and his Sudanese-Canadian identity shapes his artistic perspective. Born under Leo, he channels collaborative energy across genres and artists.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Formerly performed and recorded under the stage name Mustafa the Poet before shortening it to Mustafa.
- His debut album Dunya received a 2025 Polaris Music Prize shortlist nomination.
- Released his debut EP When Smoke Rises in May 2021.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Mustafa the Poet often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mustafa the Poet?
- Mustafa the Poet is 29 years old (born July 28, 1996).
- When is Mustafa the Poet's birthday?
- Mustafa the Poet was born on July 28, 1996.
- What is Mustafa the Poet's zodiac sign?
- Mustafa the Poet is a Leo, born July 28, 1996.
- What is Mustafa the Poet's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mustafa the Poet was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is Mustafa the Poet from?
- Mustafa the Poet is from CA.
- What does Mustafa the Poet do?
- Mustafa the Poet is a writer.
- Where was Mustafa the Poet born?
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