Riz Ahmed

About

Riz Ahmed: Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Rapper & Activist

In Detail

Riz Ahmed, also known as Riz MC, is a British actor, rapper, and activist renowned for his versatile talents. He has won an Emmy Award and has received nominations for a Golden Globe and three British Independent Film Awards. He gained widespread recognition as the star of the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Night Of,” for which he became the first man of Asian descent to win an acting award at the Emmys. Riz has been featured on the cover of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” In the music world, he emerged from the London scene as a rap battle champion, performing both as a solo artist and with his band, Swet Shop Boys.

As a vocal activist and advocate, Riz has been a prominent voice in raising awareness and funds for Rohingya and Syrian refugees. His award-winning essay in Nikesh Shukla’s collection, The Good Immigrant, has been hailed as “essential reading.” In February 2021, he won the Best Debut Screenwriter category for the film Mogul Mowgli at the delayed British Independent Film Awards 2020.

What He Offers You

Riz Ahmed provides insightful and powerful commentary on diversity and inclusion, challenging negative stereotypes, and leveraging creativity for positive change. His unique blend of experiences in acting, music, and activism allows him to offer a distinct and inspiring perspective that is both thought-provoking and motivational.