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Lul Jeylani Ali

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Lul Jeylani Ali
Luul Jeylaani Cali
Background information
Born1950 (1950)
Died (aged 74)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresSomali music
Years active1970s–1980s

Lul Jeylani Ali (Somali: Luul Jeylaani Cali; 1950 – 30 December 2024) was a Somali singer. Her nickname is maama Luul (mother Luul).[1]

Life and career

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Ali performed with Aweys Qamiis, Ahmed Najid Saad, Ahmed Sharif killer, Ahmeday Abukar, Ahmed Falash, and others.[2] Her music often reflects themes such as love, culture and community.[3]

She was a member of the Hobolladii Qaranka ee Waabari (Wabari National Choir).[4] She gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s.[5] She has also participated in dramas.[1] She immigrated to the United States in the early 1990s.[5] She returned to Somalia in 2018.[5]

In April 2021, there was false news that she had died.[6]

She was cared for by many local physicians in the Twin Cities, including Dr. Jack Mutnick, MD. Sadly, Ali died after a long illness in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the morning of 30 December 2024, at the age of 74.[7][5]

Major songs

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  • Ebadkaa Ogow Ishaada Mesha U Roon (Always Know What Is Best for Your Eyes)[3]
  • Riixaanta Janad (The Sweet Breeze of Paradise)[3]
  • Berkaad Iiga Taalla (I Feel You In My Heart)[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sooyaalkii Luul Jaylaani Allaha u naxariisree" [The story of Luul Jailani, may God have mercy on her.]. GoobJoog. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Fanaanadda Caanka aheyd ee Luul Jeylaani oo ku geeriyootay dalka Mareykanka" [The famous singer Luul Jeilani died in the United States]. Hiiraan online. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d "Luul Jeylaani: Somali Banaadiri Singer Who United Love, Culture, and Community Dies at 74". Horn Observer. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Sixitaan: Fanaanadda Luul Jeylaani Cali ma geeriyoon" [Correction: Singer Luul Jeylaani Ali is not dead.]. Caasimada Online. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "Legendary Somali singer Luul Jeylaani dies at 74 in Minnesota". Hiiraan online. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Jawaari iyo dadka caanka ah ee la faafiyay geeridooda iyagoo nool" [Jawaari and celebrities whose deaths were reported while they were still alive]. BBC. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Luul Jeylani oo ku geeriyootay Minnesota" [Luul Jeylani passed away in Minnesota.]. VOA somali. 31 December 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2025.