1. A'maal Nuux (1989)

Pop Singer

A'maal Nuux is a famous Pop Singer, who was born on May 26, 1989 in Somalia. Somali-Canadian pop/r&b singer who proliferated her socially-conscious music through the use of social media....

2. Siad Barre (1919)

Politician

Military dictator and 3rd president of Somalia who held the office from 1969 to 1991.

3. Mohamed Farrah Aidid (1934)

Politician

Mohamed Farrah Aidid is a famous Politician, who was born on December 15, 1934 in Somalia. Somali military leader and political figure. He led the Somali National Alliance and the...

4. Zahra Bani (1979)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Somalian javelin thrower who won the individual national championship 13 times from 2005 to 2013.

5. Nuruddin Farah (1945)

Somali Writer

A Somali novelist and Neustadt International Prize recipient, he is best known for his Blood in the Sun trilogy. His other works include From a Crooked Rib (1970) and Territories...

6. Magool (1948)

Somalian Musician

Somali singer who was known for her accompaniment of the Waaberi ensemble.

7. Siham Hashi (1987)

Pop Singer

One half of the pop/R&B duo Faarrow alongside her sister Iman. The pair gained fame in 2016 following the release of their debut EP Lost.

8. Ugaaso Abukar Boocow (1987)

Instagram Star

Ugaaso Abukar Boocow is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on June 20, 1987 in Somalia. Content creator and founder of the Toronto based online store UGAASADDA. She has...

9. Ubah Hassan (1987)

Model

Somali-Canadian model who rose to fame as the face of Ralph Lauren's S/S 2009 campaign. She has also worked with other top designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Rachel...

10. Fatima Siad (1986)

Somalian Model

Reality star and model most recognized for placing third during the tenth cycle of America's Next Top Model.

11. Dree Low (1994)

Rapper

Gangsta rap artist with breakthrough albums called No hasta mañana and Flawless. The former topped the Swedish Albums Chart and featured the Swedish Singles Chart-topping single "Pippi."

12. Munera Ahmed (1997)

TikTok Star

Munera Ahmed is a famous TikTok Star, who was born on December 15, 1997 in Somalia. Short form comedy and lip sync content creator known for posting duet videos and...

13. Hassan Sheik Mohamud (1955)

World Leader

Hassan Sheik Mohamud is a famous World Leader, who was born on November 29, 1955 in Somalia. President of Somalia who was elected in 2012, which marked the end of...

14. Ayub Daud (1990)

Soccer Player

Somali striker who won Supercoppa Primavera and Torneo di Viareggio titles during his time with Juventus. He later won the Coppa Italia Lega Pro with Lumezzane.

15. Iman Hashi (1989)

Pop Singer

Somalian singer who, alongside her sister Siham, rose to fame for the release of their debut EP Lost under the duo pseudonym Faarrow. The pair have become known for singles...

16. Abdi Bile (1962)

Runner

Middle distance runner who competed in the Olympics and World Championships multiple times, mostly in the 800 and 1500 meters events.

17. Mohammed Ahamed (1985)

Footballer

Mohammed Ahamed Jama commonly known as Mohammed Ahamed or just Mo is a Norwegian-Somali footballer who currently plays for Tromsdalen. He plays as a Center Forward and have previously played...

18. Iman (1955)

Actress

Iman is a Somali-American supermodel and actress.   She has been married to musician/actor David Bowie since 1992.

19. Jawahir Ahmed (1991)

Somali Model

Jawahir Ahmed is a Somali-American model.

20. Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed (1958)

Prime Minister Of Somalia

Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed also known as Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed Mohammad is a Somali economist diplomat and politician. He is the Prime Minister of Somalia.

21. Martin Adler (1958)

Swedish Journalist

Martin John Lars Adler was a Swedish cameraman and journalist for Aftonbladet. He was a veteran award-winning journalist known for his war reportage and foreign coverage.

22. Abdi Mohamed Ulusso (1958)

Somali Politician

Dr. Abdi Mohamed Ulusso is a Somali politician who ran for the Somali presidency in 2003. He hails from the Wacbudhan clan. He has served as Guddoomiyaha Golaha Midnimada Mudulood...

23. Ahmed Yusuf Yasin (Unknow)

Vice President Of Somaliland

Mudane Ahmed Yusuf Yasin was the Vice-President of Somaliland a de facto independent republic which is recognized as a part of Somalia from 2002 until 2010. He was a...

24. Mohamed Ali Ameriko (1962)

Somalian Politician

Dr. Mohamed Ali Ameriko is the Financial Operation Manager for the Office of the Prime Minister of Somalia. Dr. Mohamed Ali also was an official at the Central Bank of...

25. Faisal Jeylani Aweys (1987)

Somali Taekwondo Practitioner

sal Jeylani Aweys is a Somali taekwondo practitioner.

26. Haji Dirie Hirsi (Unknow)

Somalian Politician

Haji Dirie Hirsi was a Somali trader and businessman who contributed to the founding of the Somali Youth League in 1942-1945.

27. Ahmed Ismail Samatar (Unknow)

Somalian Academic

Ahmed Ismail Samatar is a prominent Somali writer professor and former dean of the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College. He is the editor of Bildhaan: An International Journal...

28. Hilowle Imam Omar (Unknow)

Somalian Politician

Dr. Hilowle Imam Omar is a Somali politician who hails from the Harti abgaal clan. He took part in the Somali National Reconciliation Conference in Kenya. He was a member...

29. Abdullahi Issa (Unknow)

Prime Minister Of The Trust Terr

Abdullahi Issa Mohamud was a Somali politician. He was the first Prime Minister of Somalia during the trusteeship period serving from February 29 1956 to July 1 1960.

30. Mohamed Amin Osman (1923)

Member Of Somalia's Transiti

Mohamed Amin Osman is a Somali politician a member of the Transitional Federal Parliament. He has been described as a critic of the President of Somalia Sharif Sheik Ahmed.

31. Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (Unknow)

President Of Somalia; President

Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was a Somali politician. He was one of the founders of the Somali Salvation Democratic Front as well as the Puntland State of Somalia where he served...

32. Ahmed Abdisalam Adan (Unknow)

Somalian Radio Journalist And Po

Ahmed Abdisalam Adan also known as Ahmed Mohamed Aden is a Somali radio journalist media founder and politician. He is a co-founder of HornAfrik Media Inc based in Mogadishu. In...

33. Hussein Ali Shido (Unknow)

Somalian Politiican

Dr. Hussein Ali Shido is a Somali politician. He entered politics when he joined the Somali Youth League. Dr. Hussein was one of the founders of the United Somali Congress...

34. Ahmed Abdulahi Waayeel (Unknow)

Somali Politician

Ahmed Abdulahi Waayeel was a Somali politician and a minister in the Transitional Federal Government. He was killed along with Minister of Health Qamar Aden Ali and Minister of Higher...

35. Abdulkadir Yahya Ali (Unknow)

Somali Peace Activist

Abikadir Yahya Ali was a Somali peace activist best known for his work through his own Centre for Research and Dialogue. Yahya also worked from time to time as...

36. Hussein Farrah Aidid (1962)

Somali Warlords And United State

Hussein Mohamed Farrah Aidid is a United States Marine Corps veteran. He is the son of General Mohamed Farrah Aidid.

37. Abdulrahim Abby Farah (1919)

Ambassador Of Somalia

Abdulrahim Abby Farah was born on October 22 1919. He graduated from University College Exeter at Oxford University in England. He served in various capacities in the Somali government from...

38. Ali Khalif Galaydh (1941)

Somalian Prime Minister

Ali Khalif Galaydh was the Prime Minister of Somalia from October 8 2000 to October 28 2001. Galaydh has extensive experience in public policy diplomacy public administration and business....

39. Hawa Abdi Samatar (Unknow)

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40. Hussein Kulmiye Afrah (Unknow)

Vice President Of Somalia

Hussein Kulmiye Afrah was Vice President of Somalia in the era of Siad Barre who governed the nation from 1969 to 1991.

41. Mohammed Abdullah Hassan (1856)

Somalian Religious Leader Milita

Sayyīd Muhammad `Abd Allāh al-Hasan was a Somali religious and patriotic leader. Referred to as the Mad Mullah by the British he established the Dervish State in Somalia that...

42. Muse Hassan Sheikh Sayid Abdulle (1940)

Somalia's Ambassador To Ital

Muse Hassan Sheikh Sayid Abdulle also known as Musa Hassan Abdulle is a senior Somali military figure and politician. He has been the acting president of Somalia and interim speaker...

43. Abdullah Abbas (1985)

Actor

Abdullah Abbas was a Syrian American actor. In the The Dick Van Dyke Show he has played the role of a Masseur in the series episode number 7256/0100. In the...

44. Mohamed Omar Dubad (Unknow)

Member Of Somalia's Parliame

Mohamed Omar Dubad was a Somali politician served as the Somali Charge D'Affaires in the United Nations Embassy in Geneva Switzerland. Dubad graduated from the University of Michigan in...

45. Mohamed Afrah Qanyare (1941)

Somali Politician

Mohamed Qanyare Afrah is a Somali warlord and politician who was based south of Mogadishu in the Daynile District. He served as Minister of Security in 2006 but was...

46. Abdiqasim Salad Hassan (Unknow)

President Of Somalia

Dr. Abdiqasim Salad Hassan is a Somali politician. He was President of Somalia from 2000 to 2004 and previously served as Interior Minister and Finance Minister in the government of...

47. Abdi Farah Shirdon (Unknow)

Prime Minister Of Somalia

Abdi Farah Shirdon is a Somali businessman economist and politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Somalia between October 2012 and December 2013. Shirdon is credited with having overseen...

48. Ali Mahdi Muhammad (Unknow)

Somali Entrepreneur And Politici

Ali Mahdi Muhammad is a Somali entrepreneur and politician. He served as President of Somalia from January 1991 to January 1997. Muhammad rose to power after a coalition of...

49. Hirsi Magan Isse (Unknow)

Somalian Linguist

Hirsi Magan Isse was a scholar and one of the leading figures of the Somali revolution. A part of Somalia's political elite he was a leader in the Somali Salvation...

50. Aden Abdullah Osman Daar (1908)

Somali Politician

Aden Abdulle Osman Daar popularly known as Aden Adde was a Somali politician. He was the first President of Somalia serving from July 1 1960 to June 10 1967.