Who is Rama Duwaji? What Zohran Mamdani’s wife has said about Gaza and ICE as he’s elected NYC mayor
From Hinge to a successful art career: What we know about Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji
- Born in Houston, Texas, in 1997 and raised in Dubai, Rama Duwaji is an acclaimed Syrian-American illustrator who holds degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the School of Visual Arts.
- Duwaji met New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on a dating app in 2021 and married earlier this year, with ceremonies in the U.S. and Uganda.
- Her successful career includes illustrating for prestigious publications like The New Yorker, The Washington Post and Vogue, and working with clients such as Apple, Spotify and the Tate Modern.
- Duwaji uses her art to express her political views on issues ranging from Israel’s war on Gaza to Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest by ICE.
- Despite facing criticism for her quiet presence during her husband's campaign, Mamdani has defended her, emphasizing her identity as an artist deserving recognition independently.