North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: When Zohran Mamdani was contesting his historic mayoral election in New York, there was one face who was quietly writing the script of victory, away from the glare of the crowd and cameras. That is the face of Zohran’s wife, Rama Duwaji. Rama, 28, is a Syrian-American artist who gave a new and fresh identity to her husband’s election campaign, but herself always remained behind the scenes.
Who is Rama Duwaji?
Rama Duvaji is not only the wife of the new mayor of New York, but she herself is a well-known illustrator, animator and ceramic artist. He was born in Houston, Texas to a Syrian family. When she was nine years old, her family moved to Dubai. Her art often reflects the women of the Middle East, their stories and cultural identity. Rama, who has worked with big names like BBC, The New York Times, Apple and Spotify, has her own identity.
A unique love story: from dating app to mayor’s house
The story of Zoharan and Rama is an interesting love story of today’s times. Both of them met on a dating app ‘Hinge’ in 2021. At that time Zohran had become a member of the New York State Assembly. Both of them got married in a simple ceremony at New York City Hall in February this year.
Campaign’s ‘secret weapon’
Rama Duvaji may have stayed away from election rallies and speeches, but his influence is clearly visible on Zohran’s campaign. Rama was the creative mind behind everything from the campaign’s logo design to its social media strategy. The bright yellow, blue and red colors used in the campaign, which have now become Zohran’s identity, were chosen by Rama. He shaped Zohraan’s digital campaign in a way that appealed directly to the youth
Despite staying away from public life, Rama Duvaji is writing a new and powerful chapter in New York politics. She is an example of a “First Lady” who stands by her identity, her work and her values, that too without any fanfare.
