Birmingham-based poet, performer and filmmaker, Zakariye’s narrative poetic style delves into themes of masculinity, faith and identity.
His thought-provoking short poetry film ‘Cages’ aired on BBC 4 and BBC iPlayer in 2022, showcasing his ability to capture powerful stories through film and verse.
Zakariye later went on to win the audience vote at the 2023 Roundhouse Poetry Slam final, cementing his place as a voice to watch.