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Jiim Sheikh Muumin

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Jiim Sheikh Muumin
Born1945 or 1946 (age 78–79)
NationalitySomalian
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, he has remained in Mogadishu in spite of local upheavals.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Hamza Mohamed (2 April 2014). "Somalis yearn for a musical renaissance". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2 April 2014.