Sulekha Ali Explained

Suleekha Ali
زليخة علي
Birth Place:Somalia
Genre:Pop
Origin:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Years Active:2000s-present

Sulekha Ali (Somali: Suleekha Cali, Arabic: زليخة علي) is a Somali-Canadian musician. Based in Ottawa, she attended Carleton University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) degree in Human Rights. Her choice of tertiary studies has significantly influenced her music, which is noted for its thoughtful, socially conscious lyrics.

Ali's hit singles include "Hooyo" ("Mother" in the Somali language) and "Time and Time".[1]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Omar. Farid. Sulekha Ali: Queen of Lyrics redefining the music world. 4 December 2013. Digital Journal. 19 July 2012.