Jiim Sheikh Muumin
Appearance
Jiim Sheikh Muumin | |
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Born | 1945 or 1946 (age 78–79) |
Nationality | Somalian |
Musical career | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | singing, kaban (oud) |
Jiim Sheikh Muumin (born 1945 or 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[update], he has remained in Mogadishu in spite of local upheavals.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Hamza Mohamed (2 April 2014). "Somalis yearn for a musical renaissance". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 April 2014.