Jiim Sheikh Muumin
Jiim Sheikh Muumin | |
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Born | 1945/1946 (age 70–71) |
Nationality | Somalian |
Musical career | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instruments | singing, kaban (oud) |
Jiim Sheikh Muumin (born 1945/1946)[1] is a prominent Somalian musician and actor. He began performing when he was 17.[1] Prior to the Somali Civil War, he maintained a successful career in which he reached "rock star" status.[1] As of 2014, he has remained in Mogadishu in spite of local upheavals.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Hamza Mohamed (2 April 2014). "Somalis yearn for a musical renaissance". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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