Wali Muhammad

Background

Muhammad, Wali was born on February 26, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Wali and Rayya Muhammad.

Education

Certified of Completion, Center Young Men’s Christian Association Community College, Chicago, 1969; student, Cosomopolitan Chamber of Commerce School Business Management, Chicago, 1969; Certified, Midwest School Broadcasting, Chicago, 1970; student, Chicago State University, 1972-1976.

Career

Personal banking officer, Guaranty Bank and Trust Company, Chicago, 1972-1974; public affairs director, Station WBEE, Chicago, 1974-1977; public affairs and music director, news reporter, air personality, Station WBEE, Chicago, 1980; air personality, Station WJPC, Chicago, 1977; director operations, Salaam International Corporation, Chicago, 1977-1978; board treasurer, assistant manager, Muhammed Community Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, 1978-1980; marketing consultant, Wavelength Division Multiplexing Public Company, Chicago, 1980; executive producer Projections, Station KDIA, Oakland, California, 1980-1981; president, Communicator Prodns., Inc., Chicago, since 1980; accountant executive, Your Gourmet Foods, Inc., New York City, 1981; radio personality, Station WGCI-FM, Chicago, since 1982; radio personality, Station WBMX-FM, Chicago, since 1986.

Achievements

• Wali Muhammad has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcaster by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild.

Connections

Children: Naeemah, Hamidah.

Father:

Wali Muhammad

Mother:

Rayya Muhammad

child:

Naeemah Muhammad

child:

Hamidah Muhammad