Sudanese-Canadian poet Mustafa’s debut album, ‘Dunya’ is one of existential heartbreak, mourning, and hope. With a unique blend of acoustic and electronic production, Mustafa delivers a brutally honest album powered by his wordplay and poetry. Mustafa’s background as a lifelong poet and writer shines through in ‘Dunya,’ showing his range of romanticism to mourning to rage, on issues ranging from personal to worldwide, and this is what really makes the album. Mustafa’s honesty and ability to draw connections to worldwide, systemic injustices from Gaza to his hometown of Toronto is incredible, and shows his strength as both a writer and a global citizen. ‘Dunya’ shines a light on the interconnectedness of politics and everyday life, and the deeply personal effects of large-scale political actions.