MoYah
Rapper | Award Winning Arts Programming | Workshop Facilitator | Public Speaker | Artistic Curator
MoYah, an award-winning bilingual rapper, artistic curator, music facilitator, and interfaith arts programmer hailing from the UK, is a dynamic force specialising in transformative work with young people, vulnerable adults, and marginalised communities who have endured various forms of trauma, war, torture, or persecution. Born in Mozambique during a 16-year war in southeast Africa, MoYah’s journey led him to become a political refugee, seeking refuge in Lisbon.
A performer and artist, MoYah’s unique sound seamlessly blends positive and impactful rap lyrics with high-energy AfroFusion, Trap, and alternative up-tempo sounds. MoYah is not only a skilled artist but also an inspiring workshop host, covering topics such as Hip Hop & Human Rights, Hip Hop for Social Change, Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes, Hip Hop & Permaculture, Mu’allaqat and Modern Day Rap, Identity and Stereotypes, and Comparative Religion through Hip Hop & Poetry.
Having graced stages in nearly 20 countries across Europe, the United States, South America, and Africa, MoYah has shared platforms with globally acclaimed artists like Nas, Africa Bambaataa, Yuna, Guru, and Talib Kweli. His reach extends to major platforms, including BBC One and Canal Once (Mexico), and he was nominated by the Portuguese National Television channel RTP as a contestant for Festival da Canção in 2023, a prestigious event selecting Portugal’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.
MoYah’s diverse performances include appearances at SXSW Festival (Texas), Tate Britain, Nuff Said (Belgium), The JFK Center for the Performing Arts (Washington DC), and Sudan (British Council). He has also been featured at esteemed educational institutions such as Harvard University, Berklee College, the University of Greenwich, SOAS University, Trinity College (Connecticut), and U.W.E. (Bristol).
For booking inquiries for either a performance or workshop, please contact fleur@diverseartistsnetwork.com
“Moyah ran a successful workshop with three different classes of year 5 pupils in Salisbury Primary. These sessions were part of the school’s refugee week celebrations intended to promote a greater understanding of refugee issues amongst children from a variety of backgrounds. Mohammed Yahya is a very talented performing artist, professional in his approach, and an absolute gentleman! more importantly, represents an uplifting message espousing mutual respect and cooperation on the basis of shared values. I would be happy to recommend his workshop sessions.”
Tommy Evans (Play Coordinator, Salisbury World)
