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Cristina Ali Farah is a famous italo-Somali writer who was born in Italy to a Somali father and an Italian mother, Farah grew up in Mogadishu from 1976 to 1991. Her novels and poetry have been published in various magazines (in Italian and English) such as El Ghibli, Caffè, Crocevia, and in the anthologies "Poesia della migrazione in italiano ...
The Somali clan system is often referred to as an obstacle to the state building efforts in Somalia. [29] The reasoning is aptly captured in this famous Somali proverb: "Me and my clan against the world; Me and my family against my clan; Me and my brother against my family; Me against my brother." [30]
Ismail Mire Elmi (Somali: Ismaaciil Mire Cilmi), was a renowned Somali poet and. [1] [2] Regarding his poetry, one observer said his voice and poetic ability was "so great that he could sing his countrymen into peace or war". [3]
This is a list of Somali poets. Somali society is synonymous with poetry and also has a longstanding oratory tradition. [1] Of internationally available published verse, Arabic poetry has the oldest and most diverse corpus. With Greater Somalia's proximity to the Middle East, similar attachments to poetry exist in Somali culture and traditions ...
Haji Mohamed Ahmed Liban 'Axyaa Waddani' Xaaji Maxamad Axmad Liibaan 'Axyaa Waddani' was a famous Somali poet. [1] [2]Haji Mohamed was born in Harardere district in 1904. He recorded his first poem in 1922 of a religious genre called Masafo.
Salaan's poetry is very rich and he was a notable figure and participant in the most famous chain of Somali poetry known as the Guba series in which legendary Isaaq and Darood poets traded boastful and sharp verses. He incorporated his knowledge of Arabic, English, Swahili and Hindustani into his poetry. [7]
Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame [a] (1943 – 18 August 2022), known by the pseudonym Hadrawi, [b] was a Somali poet, philosopher and songwriter. Having written many notable protest works, Hadrawi has been likened by some to Shakespeare, [1] and his poetry has been translated into various languages.
Buraanbur has traditionally been an important part of local culture in Greater Somalia. Historically, the verse form was employed during the independence movement. It continues to play an important role by conveying political, social and educational messages and general awareness raising.