Overview

Sonita Alizada an Afghan rapper and activist, uses her music to fight child marriage and gender injustice. Twice escaping forced marriage, her viral song “Daughters for Sale” and the documentary “Sonita” brought global attention to this issue, earning her a scholarship to Bard College.

Sonita has addressed world leaders and helped create a curriculum on child marriage that’s reached over a million students, inspiring girls to pursue their dreams and overcome adversity. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power within every woman.

Author of “SONITA” — to be published in 2025 by HarperCollins

Collaborations & Work:

• Girls Not Brides - Champion

• Amnesty International - Speaker, Performer

• Clinton Global Initiative - Speaker

• U.S. Department of State - Performer

• Women in the World Summit - Speaker, Performer

• Malala Fund - Collaborator

• Global Partnership for Education - Collaborator

• Shawn Mendes: Featured in the music video “Youth”

Sonita Alizada: A Dynamic Voice for Change

• Activist: Champions women’s rights and the fight against child marriage

• Performer: Inspires audiences with powerful rap songs on social issues

• Author: Shares insights on resilience and identity through storytelling

• Speaker: Engages listeners with talks on human rights and justice

• Presenter: Brings passion and authenticity to discussions and events