| Suleekha Ali زليخة علي | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Somalia |
| Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2000s-present |
| Website | iamsulekha |
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".
See also
- A'maal Nuux
- Sweet Rush (band)
References
- Omar, Farid (19 July 2012). "Sulekha Ali: Queen of Lyrics redefining the music world". Digital Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
External links
Media related to Sulekha Ali at Wikimedia Commons