Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old democratic socialist recently elected mayor of New York, promises to transform the city and become “Trump's worst nightmare.” His election also brings another sign of change: New York City has its first Gen Z first lady.
Rama Duwaji, Mamdani's wife, is a 28-year-old Syrian-American illustrator and animator whose vibrant works often explore themes spanning Arab culture. sisterhoodand social justice. Her work has been published in such publications as “New York Times”, “Washington Post”, That BBC, and Tate Modern.
“To my incredible wife Rama. vital,” Mamdani said, using the Arabic word meaning “my life,” during his acceptance speech. “There is no one I would rather have by my side in this moment and in every moment.”
So who is Rama Duvaji? Here's what we know about Gen Z New York's first first lady…
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Rama Duwaji is a Syrian American from Brooklyn who grew up in Dubai.
Rama Duwaji was born on June 30, 1997 in Houston into a Syrian Muslim family originally from Damascus.
She briefly attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar after her family moved to Dubai, and then moved to the school's Richmond, Virginia campus to earn a BFA in Communication Design. In 2021, she moved to New York City to pursue her artistic career.
