About
From Mogadishu to Poet Laureate.
Ahmed “Knowmadic” Ali is an award-winning spoken word artist, educator, and civic leader. Edmonton’s 7th Poet Laureate, he builds bridges between classrooms, stages, and communities.
The work
Poetry as public practice.
Ahmed’s work moves between art, education, and civic imagination. His performances carry the presence of spoken word stages; his workshops translate that energy into literacy, confidence, critical thinking, and belonging.
His public record includes Canadian Spoken Word Champion, Edmonton Top 40 Under 40, Human Rights Champion Award, and service as Edmonton’s 7th Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2019.
Recognition
Poet Laureate
Edmonton’s 7th Poet Laureate, appointed for the 2017-2019 term.
National Champion
Canadian Spoken Word Champion with more than a decade of performance and education work.
Civic Builder
Arts, equity, and education work across schools, festivals, boards, and community spaces.
Know More. Roam More.
The name is a philosophy: curiosity with movement, knowledge with purpose, poetry with public responsibility.