Age, Biography, and Wiki
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, born on October 18, 1991, in Kampala, Uganda, is an American politician who has been making waves in New York's political landscape. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. Mamdani's political career began in 2021 when he was elected to represent New York's 36th State Assembly district in Queens, defeating a four-time incumbent. Currently, at the age of 33, he is a candidate in the Democratic primary for the 2025 New York City mayoral election.
Mamdani's early life was marked by international influences. His parents, Mahmood Mamdani, an Indian-born Ugandan academic, and Mira Nair, an Indian-American filmmaker, played a significant role in shaping his diverse upbringing. The family moved to Cape Town, South Africa, when Mamdani was five years old, and later to New York City when he was seven. This diverse background has contributed to his unique perspective in politics.
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| Date of Birth | 18 October 1991 |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Birth Place | Kampala, Uganda |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Uganda |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is no publicly available information regarding Zohran Mamdani's height, weight, or body measurements.
Mamdani worked as a prevention counselor and cricketer, before running for office. He also performed as a rapper in the New York subway stations, as well as a hip-hop MC, where he was known under the stage name Mr. Cardamom, and featured cookbook author and actress Madhur Jaffrey in one of his rap music videos.
In 2023, Mamdani co-introduced a bill that would enact a weight-based vehicle-registration fee to dissuade people from owning heavier vehicles in an effort to make streets safer.
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Dating & Relationship Status
As of now, there is no detailed information available about Zohran Mamdani's dating or relationship status. His focus appears to be primarily on his political career and social initiatives.
Mamdani and his family moved to Cape Town, South Africa, when he was five years old. He attended St. George’s Grammar School there while his father worked at the University of Cape Town. The family moved to New York City when he was seven, where he graduated from the private K–8th grade Bank Street School for Children and Bronx High School of Science. Mamdani graduated in 2014 from Bowdoin College with a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies.
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| Husband | Rama Duwaji (m. 2025) |
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Net Worth
Zohran Mamdani's net worth is not publicly disclosed. His income is likely derived from his role as a New York State Assembly member and his work as a housing counselor before entering politics.
Mamdani supports an income tax increase on the top one percent of New York income earners to raise $20 billion to fund tuition-free CUNY and SUNY schools, statewide universal childcare, a subway fare freeze, free MTA buses, and tenant protections.
Social Network
Mamdani is quite active on social media platforms, using them effectively to connect with his constituents and supporters. He has been noted for his social media savvy, which has helped him ascend in the polls during the mayoral race. His engagement on platforms like TikTok has been particularly highlighted, showcasing his ability to reach a wide audience with his straightforward and relatable approach.
Education
Mamdani graduated from the private K–8th grade Bank Street School for Children and the Bronx High School of Science. He later attended Bowdoin College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies in 2014. Before entering politics, Mamdani worked as a foreclosure prevention housing counselor, advocating for low-income homeowners facing eviction.
He is the son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani. Mahmood is a Columbia University professor who studies colonialism, director of the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR) in Uganda, and chancellor of Kampala International University in Uganda. Mahmood gave Zohran the middle name Kwame after Ghanaian politician Kwame Nkrumah.
After leading student organizing campaigns, Mamdani became formally involved in politics. He volunteered for the unsuccessful campaign of New York City Council primary candidate democratic socialist Khader El-Yateem, a Palestinian Lutheran minister running in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn in 2017. Then he was the campaign manager for Ross Barkan's unsuccessful run for New York State Senate in 2018. He was then a field organizer for democratic socialist Tiffany Cabán's unsuccessful campaign for Queens District Attorney in 2019.
Mamdani introduced a bill to eliminate New York University's and Columbia University's state property tax exemption and direct those funds towards underfunded public universities.
