Abdi Bashir Indhobuur

Abdi Bashiir Indhobuur was a Somali poet and songwriter.[1] He wrote a song called Arligeygow, translated to mean My Land.[1] He is now dead.[1]

He was born in Gaalkacyo in the Mudug region of Somalia. In 1963, he joined the police force, permanently moving to the capital, Mogadishu, in 1972. Shortly afterwards, he joined Heegan, a troupe associated with the Somali National Theatre. His father was killed when he was six months old.

References

  1. ^ a b c Abdi, Ali Musa. "I Came for Peace, and I Got a Play." SomaliUK. 5 Nov. 2009. Web. 2 Oct. 2010. <http://www.somaliuk.com/Indepth1/Fullarticle.php?IndepthID=82>