Meet Rama Duwaji, New York’s next first lady? The artist has worked with Cartier, Apple and Spotify, and met her husband Zohran Mamdani on Hinge – but she’s stayed out of the limelight
Duwaji’s modern-day love story saw her celebrate her engagement to Mamdani in Dubai, where she has family, and get married at the New York City’s clerk’s office in a civil ceremony
Though the race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count, Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist who was virtually unknown outside political circles a year ago, was in a commanding position. In a speech to supporters, Mamdani said, “Tonight, we made history. I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.”
So who is Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji? Here’s everything you need to know.
She’s an artist
Duwaji graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in communication design. She also has a master's degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Duwaji uses portraits and movement in her art to examine “the nuances of sisterhood and communal experiences”, according to her website. She has worked with notable clients including The New Yorker, The Washington Post, BBC, Apple, Spotify, Vice and the Tate Modern. She has also created designs for brands like Cartier. Illustration aside, Duwaji also dabbles in pottery and ceramics.
She met Zohran Mamdani on Hinge
