Maryam Bukar Hassan

Maryam Bukar Hassan
Born (1996-12-25) 25 December 1996
Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
Pen nameAlhanislam
OccupationPoet, Spoken word artist, Storytelling consultant, Social entrepreneur, Content creator
LanguageHausa, English
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materRadford University College, Ghana (affiliated with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
GenreSpoken word poetry, Advocacy, Social justice
SubjectPeacebuilding, Maternal health, Youth empowerment
Years active2015 - present
Website
alhanislam.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]

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 recent album, 5ive. Rendering a poem in the intro track "Five by Alhanislam"

References

  1. ^ ""They said I couldn't, but I built a global platform for myself." – Maryam Bukar – Author. Orator. Poet". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 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". THISDAYLIVE. 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". Tribune Online. 2018-05-06. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  7. ^ Sesan (2018-05-04). "Fidelis Duker, others mourn Hauwa Maina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  8. ^ "Entervarsity". www.entervarsity.com. 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". www.thisdaylive.com. 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". 2022-05-01. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  22. ^ "Ooni Of Ife's RAYLF Honours Bayo Omoboriowo, Taaooma, Maryam Bukar Hassan, Others". Independent Newspaper 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 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  26. ^ Olagoke, Bode (2025-01-07). "Alhanislam's creative advocacy puts her on 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 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.


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