Jiim Sheikh Muumin
Jim Sheikh Mumin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 or 1940 (age 84–85) Buloburde |
| Died | Mogadishu |
| Nationality | Somalian |
| Musical career | |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, actor |
| Instrument(s) | singing, kaban (oud) |
Jiim Sheikh Muumin (born 1945 or 1946) is a prominent Somalian musician and actor.[1] 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[update], he has remained in Mogadishu in spite of local upheavals.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Hamza Mohamed (2 April 2014). "Somalis yearn for a musical renaissance". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
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