Meet Nasir

Nasir was born in Marafa, Kenya, to Somali Bantu parents who had fled the horrors of Somalia’s civil war. His family endured unimaginable trauma, including the murder of his grandfather, the loss of their land, and the daily fight to survive before being resettled in the United States through the UNHCR refugee program. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, he graduated from Soldan International Studies High School and went on to earn a degree in International Business from Harris-Stowe State University.

Now a passionate entrepreneur and community advocate, Nasir has started multiple businesses in St. Louis and remains committed to uplifting the underserved. He believes deeply in using his story to bring attention to those who’ve been silenced, particularly the global Somali Bantu community, who continue to face discrimination and exclusion. Through volunteering, public service, and launching a global campaign for Somali Bantu justice, recognition, and representation, he is working to create lasting change rooted in resilience, dignity, and equity for all.