Mahjoub Sharif, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Mahjoub Sharif

Sudanese poet

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1948

Date of Death: 02-Apr-2014

Profession: teacher, poet, political activist

Nationality: Sudan

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Mahjoub Sharif (1 January 1948 – 2 April 2014), born as Mahjoub Muhammad Sharif Muhammad, was a Sudanese poet, teacher and activist. He became known in Sudan and other Arabic-speaking countries for his colloquial poetry and his public engagement, both committed to further the causes of democracy, freedom, general well-being and national identity.
His poetry was put to music by eminent musicians, such as Mohammed Wardi and Mohamed Mounir, but also led to repeated political imprisonment under different Sudanese governments.