Mohamed Mohamud

Mohamed Mohamud is a curator, writer, and the founder of Somali Sideways, a platform for sharing authentic stories of the Somali diaspora. This initiative has brought Mohamed a global community of people celebrating the Somalian heritage while exploring themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. His work counteracts the simplistic homogeny of what it means to be Somali, thus connecting and bridging cultural gaps. Mohamed works as a freelance contributor and writer with reputable media like Africa Confidential, among others, and Geeska Platform, a platform covering in-depth analysis in the Horn of Africa. He is an African Union Media Fellow and has further magnified his commitment to storytelling by engaging African communities worldwide. Mohamed has his book housed at the libraries of Stanford University and SOAS, University of London. He holds an MSc in Politics of Conflict, Rights, and Justice from SOAS, University of London, and has traveled to over 30 countries, bringing a rich global perspective to the table.