Maryam Bukar Hassan

Maryam Bukar Hassan
in Kinshasa in 2026
Born (1996-12-25) 25 December 1996
Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materRadford University College, Ghana
OccupationsPoet, Spoken word artist, Storytelling consultant, Social entrepreneur, Content creator
Writing career
Pen nameAlhanislam
LanguageHausa, English
Years active2015 - present
GenresSpoken word poetry, Advocacy, Social justice
SubjectsPeacebuilding, Maternal health, Youth empowerment
Websitealhanislam.com

Maryam Bukar Hassan (born 25 December 1996)', // ⓘ is a Nigerian poet,[1] spoken word artist, storytelling consultant, social entrepreneur, digital content creator, and the first UN Global Advocate for Peace and Security.[2]

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.[3][4][5]

Early life and education

Hassan is an indigene of Biu, Borno State, Nigeria. She is the only daughter of Hauwa Maina, a Nigerian actress.[6][7] 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.[8][9]

Career and achievements

Hassan has performed at Aké Arts and Book Festival, Kaduna Book and Arts Festival,[10] Harmony for Humanity concert organized by the United States embassy in honor of Daniel Pearl, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) conferences,[11][12] African Governance Architecture conference, 75th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations,[13] African Union 8th high-level dialogue conference 2019 in Kampala, Uganda,[14] Global Citizen Live,[15] and many more.[16][17]

Hassan is the founder of the True My Voice community, a group of young poets she coaches to enhance their digital advocacy capabilities.[18][19]

In 2025, Hassan was designated by the United Nations as its first Global Advocate for Peace.[20] She participated in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Awards and recognition

  • Leadership Awards Artiste Of The Year (2021)[21]
  • Ooni of Ife's Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) Honours (2021)[22][23]
  • Tozali Awards Best Creative Artiste of the Year (2022)[24]

Hassan was recognized as one of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025 by Reputable Poll International (RPI).[25][26]

Discography

She has released two spoken word albums: In the Heart of Silence (2017)[27][28] and Layers (2021), which address various social issues.[29] She was a featured artist on Davido's recent album, 5ive. Rendering a poem in the intro track "Five by Alhanislam"[30]

References

  1. ↑ ""They said I couldn't, but I built a global platform for myself." – Maryam Bukar – Author. Orator. Poet". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  2. ↑ "Maryam Bukar Hassan's debut as Global Advocate for Peace". United Nations. Delegate The UN Intranet-iSeek for Member States. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
  3. ↑ Alhanislam Delivers Incredible Spoken-Word Poem About Injustice & Famine | Global Citizen Live, retrieved 2023-10-26
  4. ↑ "Change.org petitions for release of over 24 abducted Gusau university girls". This Day. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  5. ↑ "Young African Poets Champion Peace for UN Peacekeeping's 75th Anniversary". Africa Renewal. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  6. ↑ "Torrents of tributes as artistes mourn passage of Kannywood icon, Hauwa Maina". Nigerian Tribune. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  7. ↑ Sesan (2018-05-04). "Fidelis Duker, others mourn Hauwa Maina". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  8. ↑ "Entervarsity". www.entervarsity.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  9. ↑ "Alhanislam – Maryam Bukar Hassan". AyshaBintMahmud. 2017-12-08. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  10. ↑ "KABAFEST: A Gathering of Literary Giants - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  11. ↑ "A poem for peace - SDG Media Zone at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly". UN. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  12. ↑ ""Actions for peace" at the heart of the 11th Geneva PeaceTalks, 21 September 2023". Interpeace. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  13. ↑ "Young poets lend their talents to promote peace, marking the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping". UN News. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  14. ↑ Maryam Bukar Hassan - 'Alhan_Islam' Spoken Word Performance at the 8th High Level Dialogue 2019, retrieved 2023-10-26
  15. ↑ "9 of the Most Amazing Moments from Global Citizen Live in Lagos". Global Citizen. 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  16. ↑ "She-EO 10.0 2021". She-EO. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  17. ↑ Kadinvest 4.0: Women In El-Rufai's Cabinet Recognised |Live Event|, retrieved 2023-10-30
  18. ↑ "10 Nigerian Performance Poets Who Have Made Their TEDx Debuts". TheReplayMAG. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  19. ↑ "True My Voice". Alhanislam. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  20. ↑ "UN names Nigerian poet global peace advocate". Africanews. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  21. ↑ "Artiste Of The Year 2021: Maryam Bukar Hassan - Leadership Conferences". Leadership. 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  22. ↑ "Ooni Of Ife's RAYLF Honours Bayo Omoboriowo, Taaooma, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Others". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  23. ↑ "Ooni of Ife Declares the 2021 Royal Young Leadership Forum Open". BellaNaija. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  24. ↑ Kano, Daga Ali (2022-11-25). "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". Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  25. ↑ "Alhanislam listed Among 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025". This Day. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  26. ↑ Olagoke, Bode (2025-01-07). "Alhanislam's creative advocacy puts her on 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  27. ↑ Abubakar, Fatimah Isah (2023-08-28). "Maryam Bukar Hassan: Biography, Life of Alhani Islam". Arewa House. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  28. ↑ "Poetry Called Me" | Maryam Bukar Hassan | TEDxArgungu, retrieved 2023-10-26
  29. ↑ "Alhanislam Shines Like The Star She is On "Layers" Album". Afro Review Newsletter. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  30. ↑ "Artiste Of The Year 2021: Maryam Bukar Hassan - Leadership Conferences". Leadership. 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
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