Maimouna Youssef (Mumu Fresh)
Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh is a Grammy®-nominated singer, songwriter, emcee, activist, educator, and workshop facilitator. She’s rocked renowned stages worldwide with music giants such as Oscar® and Grammy® Award winner Common, Late Night Jimmy Fallon’s Band, The Roots, Bobby McFerrin, Sting, Erykah Badu, Zap Mama, F i Kuti, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ed Sheeran, Aloe Blacc, Nas, the National Symphony Orchestra, Dave Chappelle, and many others.
The Duke Ellington School of The Arts graduate has been performing since she was able to walk. Her discography spans from 2006 to present day with seven solo and group projects, including her most recent album Vintage Babies. In 2017, Youssef became a Musical Ambassador for the United States, traveling abroad to perform her music and facilitate workshops for youth addressing gender-based violence. A fierce advocate for art activism and social justice, she has worked with the Congressional Black Caucus and was invited by J Period and The W. K. Kellogg foundation to participate in The National Day of Racial Healing, among other progressive panels and initiatives.
Behind the scenes, Youssef serves as a governor for the D.C. chapter of the Recording Academy Grammy® Board, as well as a mentor for several Grammy U affiliated young artists. In 2016, she launched her own artist development company, MKY Entertainment Group. For her outstanding service and commitment to youth worldwide, she’s received recognition from non-profit organizations such as One Common Unity, Bmore News, Womb Work Productions, and Mayor Luis Fernando Castellanos Cal of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico.
Maimouna Youssef is a global citizen, musical healer, cultural philanthropist, and a community pillar. Visit for her full biography and discography.
