Where is Nimco Happy Now?

Where is Nimco Happy Now?

It’s been two years since Somali singer Nimco Happy’s song “Isii Nafta” went viral on TikTok, garnering over 98,000 videos using the catchy chorus in multiple languages. In 2021, the song became a sensation on social media, with celebrities...
Somali Refugee Finds Home in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Somali Refugee Finds Home in Medicine Hat, Alberta

Asad Abukar, a Somali refugee, has found a new home in Medicine Hat, Alberta, after years of seeking asylum in various countries. He arrived in Canada in 2021 as a government-sponsored refugee through the UNHCR and settled in Medicine Hat, where he has been speaking...
Amiin Yare: East Africa’s Rising Star

Amiin Yare: East Africa’s Rising Star

In just a short span of two years, Amiin Yare has taken the East African music scene by storm with his soulful voice and captivating tunes. The young Somali singer has been producing hit songs since 2020 and has quickly gained a massive following on YouTube. His...
The Most Popular Somali Singers In 2023

The Most Popular Somali Singers In 2023

Somalia has a rich musical heritage that has been centred on traditional Somali folklore since 1940, but in 2023 a young singer initiative is set to revolutionize the industry. This group of rising stars has already begun to establish their presence in the music scene...
The Top 10 radio stations in Somalia

The Top 10 radio stations in Somalia

Radio has been a popular entertainment medium for decades in Somalia, especially in large cities like Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Bosaso, and Kismayo. People of all ages enjoy listening to the radio and the shows they broadcast. Somalia’s first radio station was Radio...