Mahad Mohamud

Mahad Mohamud

deportee Somalia

Mahad Mohamud, also known as Garyaqaan, is a 36-year-old Somali TikTok star and former Uber driver who was recently deported from the United States to Somalia after a tumultuous immigration journey that began over a decade ago. Originally hailing from Mogadishu, Mahad gained popularity on social media for his humorous and critical commentary on Somali culture and politics, amassing nearly half a million followers. His return to Somalia has been marked by fear of threats from the militant group al-Shabab, as well as challenges in readjusting to life in a country plagued by instability. Despite these obstacles, Mahad has reunited with his children after ten years apart and continues to navigate the complexities of his situation while seeking safety and stability in his homeland.

Born on Jan 01, 1987 (38 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
291,048
Power
11,576$
Sentiment
5.29
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 7 5.29 0.39% +10% 67,886,011 291,048 $2,700,000 11,576$
Totals 7 67,886,011 291,048 $2,700,000 11,576$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahad Mohamud is a TikTok personality who was deported from the US to Somalia after being accused of criminal activities. 5

BBC: 'Bandits' kidnap worshippers during church service in Kogi state

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month just as winter was closing in there. 6

BBC: The Nama's once mineral-rich land has left them in poverty

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahad Mohamud is a TikTok personality who was deported from the US to Somalia and has a significant following. 5

BBC: Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahad Mohamud is a deported individual from the US who is readjusting to life in Somalia after being removed from the US. 5

BBC: What we know as police launch huge manhunt

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mahad Mohamud is slowly readjusting to the heat, chaos and tension of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, after being deported from the US city of Minneapolis last month. 5

BBC: He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists in Somalia