Maryam Bukar Hassan
Maryam Bukar Hassan (born 25 December 1996)', is a Nigerian poet, spoken word artist, storytelling consultant, social entrepreneur, digital content creator, and the first UN Global Advocate for Peace and Security. Hassan is an advocate for United Nations peacekeeping, campaign co-ordinator at change.org in Nigeria, and a Gates Foundation goalkeeper. She uses her voice for social change and justice, especially on issues such as peace and maternal mortality.
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- Name
- Maryam Bukar Hassan
- Born
- 25 December 1996
- Birthplace
- Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Poet, Spoken word artist, Storytelling consultant, Social entrepreneur, Content creator
- Education
- Radford University College, Ghana
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Maryam Bukar Hassan (born 25 December 1996)', is a Nigerian poet, spoken word artist, storytelling consultant, social entrepreneur, digital content creator, and the first UN Global Advocate for Peace and Security. Hassan is an advocate for United Nations peacekeeping, campaign co-ordinator at change.org in Nigeria, and a Gates Foundation goalkeeper. She uses her voice for social change and justice, especially on issues such as peace and maternal mortality.
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• Name — Maryam Bukar Hassan • Pen Name — Alhanislam • Born — 25 December 1996 • Birthplace — Biu, Borno State, Nigeria • Occupation — Poet, Spoken word artist, Storytelling consultant, Social entrepreneur, Content creator • Language — Hausa, English • Citizenship — Nigerian • Education — Radford University College, Ghana • Genre — Spoken word poetry, Advocacy, Social justice • Subject — Peacebuilding, Maternal health, Youth empowerment • Years Active — 2015 - present • Website — https: alhanislam.com
Early life and education
Early life and education
Hassan is an indigene of Biu, Borno State, Nigeria. She is the only daughter of Hauwa Maina, a Nigerian actress. Hassan completed her secondary education at Uncle Bado Memorial College, Kaduna, and later studied Information Technology at Radford University College in Ghana, an affiliate of Kwame Nkrumah University.
Career and achievements
Career and achievements
Hassan has performed at Aké Arts and Book Festival, Kaduna Book and Arts Festival, Harmony for Humanity concert organized by the United States embassy in honor of Daniel Pearl, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) conferences, African Governance Architecture conference, 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, African Union 8th high-level dialogue conference 2019 in Kampala, Uganda, Global Citizen Live, and many more. Hassan is the founder of the True My Voice community, a group of young poets she coaches to enhance their digital advocacy capabilities. In 2025, Hassan was designated by the United Nations as its first Global Advocate for Peace. She participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Discography
She has released two spoken word albums: In the Heart of Silence (2017) and Layers (2021), which address various social issues. She was a featured artist on Davido's recent album, 5ive. Rendering a poem in the intro track "Five by Alhanislam"
Maryam Bukar Hassan in Kinshasa with MONUSCO
MONUSCO
Maryam Bukar Hassan in Kinshasa with MONUSCO
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Awards and recognition
• Leadership Awards Artiste Of The Year (2021) • Ooni of Ife's Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) Honours (2021) • Tozali Awards Best Creative Artiste of the Year (2022) Hassan was recognized as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025 by Reputable Poll International (RPI).
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- 1."They said I couldn’t, but I built a global platform for myself." – Maryam Bukar – Author. Orator. Poet. The Guardian. 2021-08-11.
- 2.United Nations. Maryam Bukar Hassan's debut as Global Advocate for Peace. 2025-07-31.
- 3.Alhanislam Delivers Incredible Spoken-Word Poem About Injustice & Famine Global Citizen Live.
- 4.Change.org petitions for release of over 24 abducted Gusau university girls. This Day.
- 5.Young African Poets Champion Peace for UN Peacekeeping's 75th Anniversary. Africa Renewal. 2023-09-26.
- 6.Torrents of tributes as artistes mourn passage of Kannywood icon, Hauwa Maina. Nigerian Tribune. 2018-05-06.
- 7.Sesan. Fidelis Duker, others mourn Hauwa Maina. The Punch. 2018-05-04.
- 8.Entervarsity. www.entervarsity.com.
- 9.Alhanislam – Maryam Bukar Hassan. AyshaBintMahmud. January 2026.
- 10.KABAFEST: A Gathering of Literary Giants - THISDAYLIVE. This Day.
- 11.A poem for peace - SDG Media Zone at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly. UN. 2023-09-22.
- 12.“Actions for peace” at the heart of the 11th Geneva PeaceTalks, 21 September 2023. Interpeace. 2023-09-14.
- 13.Young poets lend their talents to promote peace, marking the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping. UN News. 2023-03-21.
- 14.Maryam Bukar Hassan - 'Alhan_Islam' Spoken Word Performance at the 8th High Level Dialogue 2019.
- 15.9 of the Most Amazing Moments from Global Citizen Live in Lagos. Global Citizen. 2021-09-28.
- 16.She-EO 10.0 2021. She-EO. 2021-05-17.
- 17.Kadinvest 4.0: Women In El-Rufai's Cabinet Recognised Live Event.
- 18.10 Nigerian Performance Poets Who Have Made Their TEDx Debuts. TheReplayMAG. 2023-01-20.
- 19.True My Voice. Alhanislam.
- 20.UN names Nigerian poet global peace advocate. Africanews.
- 21.Artiste Of The Year 2021: Maryam Bukar Hassan - Leadership Conferences. Leadership. 2022-05-01.
- 22.Ooni Of Ife’s RAYLF Honours Bayo Omoboriowo, Taaooma, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Others. Independent.
- 23.Ooni of Ife Declares the 2021 Royal Young Leadership Forum Open. BellaNaija. 2021-05-26.
- 24.Kano, Daga Ali. Za a karrama Rahama Sadau, Umar M. Shareef, Khairat da Alhanislam a bikin ‘Henna Ball’ na mujallar Tozali na bana - Kannywood - News, reviews and more › hausa. 2022-11-25.
- 25.Alhanislam listed Among 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025. This Day.
- 26.Olagoke, Bode. Alhanislam’s creative advocacy puts her on 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025. Blueprint. 2025-01-07.
- 27.Abubakar, Fatimah Isah. Maryam Bukar Hassan: Biography, Life of Alhani Islam. Arewa House. 2023-08-28.
- 28."Poetry Called Me" Maryam Bukar Hassan TEDxArgungu.
- 29.Alhanislam Shines Like The Star She is On "Layers" Album. Afro Review Newsletter. 2022-09-15.
- 30.Artiste Of The Year 2021: Maryam Bukar Hassan - Leadership Conferences. Leadership. 2022-05-01.
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