Warsan Shire is a Somali poet and teacher who has achieved international recognition for her works such as Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth and Her Blue Body. She was born in 1988 and in 2013, she was awarded the Brunel University's African Poetry Prize. Her net worth and salary are unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth
Warsan Shire, known as Poet in Kenya, is a talented and esteemed figure in the literary world. With her exceptional poetry and evocative storytelling, Shire has gained immense recognition and a dedicated following. In 2024, her net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M, reflecting her flourishing career and influence. As she continues to mesmerize readers and captivate audiences with her profound words, it is no surprise that Shire's financial success aligns with her artistic accomplishments.
About
Somali poet and teacher who has garnered international acclaim for works like 2011's Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth and 2015's Her Blue Body. In 2013, she received Brunel University's African Poetry Prize.
Before Fame
She and her family emigrated to the United Kingdom when she was a toddler. She developed a passion for poetry as a teenager after joining a youth club.
Trivia
In 2014, she was chosen as Queensland, Australia's poet in residence.
Family Life
She has siblings named Saaid, Samawado, Suban and Salma.
Associated With
Excerpt from her poetry was featured heavily in Beyonce's 2016 visual album Lemonade.
