INCANTATIONS OF BLACK LOVE by Timiro Mohamed
Former City of Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, Timiro Mohamed (she/her), makes a spellbinding debut with her first poetry collection, Incantations of Black Love. Drawing on references from pop culture and her Somali heritage alike, Mohamed deftly weaves lines throughout her poetry that make us feel seen, heard and, often, held accountable. Be sure to check out this publication’s impressive complimentary EP and music video, featuring fellow vocal artists, D’orjay The Singing Shaman and Kija Lado, music producer Kaz Mega, and photographer and videographer Faisa Omer.
TW: racism
Your purchase of Incantations of Black Love includes:
Multimedia eBook (.pdf)
Smartphone screensavers (x2)
Access to the Incantations of Black Love EP
Access to feature music video, New Growth
What People Are Saying
“‘Dripping in gold and adorned in home’, Timiro’s offering is an unapologetic celebration of Black womanhood beyond struggle and survival. Her writing drips with the nostalgic and moves with grace. This collection is F.U.B.U. It is of Us. It is an ode to the quiet revolution of becoming.”
— Titilope Sonuga (she/her), Poet Laureate, City of Edmonton
“ELELELELELELELELE! This is Timiro's time!! A beautiful and honest portrait of Black love(s), Somali love, squad love, self love, lasting love, almost impossible love. I was guided through the rituals that keep her and her people here on purpose. Somalinimo is present in the works musicality, fire, honesty and play. I'm so excited to celebrate how far these prayers travel and may they fill Timiro back up tenfold, ameen.”
— NASRA (they/them/we), inter-dimensional creator, author of A God Dance in Human Cloth
NEW GROWTH by Timiro Mohamed, featuring D’orjay The Singing Shaman & Kija Lado
Lyrics: Timiro Mohamed
Vocals: Timiro Mohamed, D’orjay The Singing Shaman, Kija Lado
Incantations of Black Love EP
Producer: Kaz Mega
Lyrics: Timiro Mohamed
Vocals: Timiro Mohamed, D’orjay The Singing Shaman, Kija Lado
Cover Photo: Faisa Omer
Meet the Author
Timiro Mohamed (she/her) is a Somali-Canadian spoken word poet whose work is inspired by the generations of storytellers that came before her. A labour of love, her practice is rooted in responsible storytelling. Timiro is the former City of Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, has competed nationally at the Canadian Festival of Spoken word is the co-author of the chapbook Water, poetry editor for The Drinking Gourd Magazine, and the co-creator of the virtual open mic series The Chatroom. Timiro has had the opportunity to perform for the Edmonton city council, has presented alongside former Premier Rachel Notley, and has opened for Grammy-nominated artist Yasiin Bey. Incantations of Black Love is her first solo poetry chapbook.
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