Ali Ibrahim-Hirji (he/him) is a first generation Canadian, with Tanzanian-Indian heritage. Ali is an author, performer, and creator. His content blends adventure, poetry, and social activism. His ultimate goal is to create a kinder and more loving world.

Ali uses his platform “Slow Falling” to inspire curiosity and empathy as he addresses heartbreak, masculinity, racism, and social reconstruction. Ali was selected to open for Rupi Kaur in Calgary during her 2022 tour, and has headlined many other shows since then. 

For this episode, Ali joined me in my living room, in Little Italy, Toronto. We dove into his creative process, the concept of art, specifically poetry as a tool for resistance, and the ways in which he is inspiring a generation of boys and men to reflect, navigate their emotions, and build healthier communities for themselves. Ali shows us that you can still have fun, while doing the work. We get deep, we laugh, and Ali even performs some of his poetry in honour of our Getting Reflective community. 

You can find Ali on Instagram and TikTok @slow__falling 

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My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars in Wellington, New Zealand.

My graphics and website are done by MaggsyMayCo in Waterloo, Ontario.