Sulekha Ali ( so, Suleekha Cali, ar, زليخة علي) is a
Somali-
Canadian
Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist and are collectively the source of ...
musician. Based in
Ottawa, she attended
Carleton University
Carleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning Wo ...
, 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
External links
*{{Official website, http://iamsulekha.com/
Somalian emigrants to Canada
Somalian musicians
Musicians from Ottawa
Carleton University alumni