Abubaker Bukulu
Voice Up | Toronto, East York, Ontario
Abubaker Bukulu is a Toronto-based digital storyteller, community organizer, and arts advocate passionate about amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. As Marketing and Development Coordinator for the Friends for Life Bike Rally at PWA and founder of initiatives like Voice Up, he creates platforms for Black, immigrant, refugee, and 2SLGBTIQ+ youth to share their stories through digital media and community arts. Abubaker has led storytelling workshops, blogs and media campaigns that foster belonging, challenge stigma, and promote social change. His work blends creativity, advocacy, and cultural engagement to empower communities through accessible, inclusive, and participatory arts practices.
About the Project
Voice Up is a mobile podcasting studio that amplifies the voices of Black immigrant and refugee youth across Ontario. By transforming parks and public spaces into creative storytelling zones, the project makes media production accessible and participatory. Through workshops, youth develop digital storytelling skills, record personal narratives, and engage in discussions about civic issues that impact their lives. Activities include podcast training, live recording sessions, community listening events, and pop-up exhibitions that invite the public to engage with their stories. By centring marginalized voices, Voice Up fosters social inclusion, strengthens belonging, and transforms public space into a stage for empowerment and dialogue.