Supporters of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theatre in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. Image: AFP
Abdul Mohammed When Zohran Nkrumah Mamdani won the mayoralty of New York City at the age of 34, it was more than a political victory — it was the triumph of an idea. The son of Africa, born in Kampala to parents of Indian origin, Zohran embodies the very fusion of histories that define our times: migration, resilience, and plural identity. In him converge the moral inheritance of Africa, the intellectual heritage of South Asia, and the cosmopolitan energy of the world’s most diverse city. His ascent is therefore not only an American event; it is an African, Asian, and global affirmation — a triumph of belonging over exclusion, courage over fear, and moral clarity over
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