Ahmed Moneka is an Iraqi-Canadian actor and musician.
Life and career Moneka was born in Baghdad. His father is from Basrah, and his family are Afro-Iraqis. He emigrated to Canada, and sought asylum in Toronto, Ontario after his life was threatened from his hometown. In 2015, he co-wrote and starred in the film The Society.
In 2024, Moneka released his debut album Kanzafula, for which he was nominated for a Juno Award in the category Global Music Album of the Year. In 2025, he played the title character in the stage play King Gilgamesh and the Man of the Wild. In the same year, he appeared in the film Honey Bunch.
References
External links
Ahmed Moneka at AllMusic