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'''Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin''' (1935 – November 3, 2008) was a renowned Somali poet, playwright, actor, and political activist known for his significant contributions to Somali literature and arts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin oo Nairobi ku geeriyooday laguna aasay |url=https://hiiraan.com/news/2008/Nov/wararka_maanta3-4969.htm |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=www.hiiraan.com}}</ref>


==Early Life==
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⚫ Born in Gabiley, British Somaliland in 1935, Amiin grew up in a period marked by the struggle for Somali independence. His early exposure to the cultural and political climate of his time profoundly influenced his later works.


==Career==
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===Poetry and Drama===
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⚫ Amiin's poetry was deeply patriotic and often served as a critique of the political governance in Somalia. Some of his notable works include:


⚫ ''Dhibaatada'' - A play addressing the hardships faced by Somalis.
<nowiki>|</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Born<nowiki>'''</nowiki> <nowiki>|| 1935 Gabiley, British Somaliland |</nowiki>-
⚫ ''Qorraxdaa'' - A poem reflecting on the sun as a metaphor for hope and enlightenment.

⚫ ''Gabadhii Ciise'' - A drama that intertwines religious themes with Somali folklore.
<nowiki>|</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Died<nowiki>'''</nowiki> <nowiki>|| November 3, 2008 (aged 73) Nairobi, Kenya |</nowiki>-

<nowiki>|</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Occupation<nowiki>'''</nowiki> <nowiki>|| Poet, playwright, actor, political activist |</nowiki>-

<nowiki>|</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Nationality<nowiki>'''</nowiki> <nowiki>|| Somali |</nowiki>-

<nowiki>|</nowiki> <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Notable works<nowiki>'''</nowiki> <nowiki>|| ''Dhibaatada'', ''Qorraxdaa'', ''Gabadhii Ciise'' |</nowiki>- |}

<nowiki>'''</nowiki>Abwaan Abdi Muhumed Amin<nowiki>'''</nowiki> (Somali: <nowiki>'''</nowiki>Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin<nowiki>'''</nowiki>, 1935 – November 3, 2008) was a renowned Somali poet, playwright, actor, and political activist known for his significant contributions to Somali literature and arts.

⚫ ==Early Life== Born in Gabiley, British Somaliland in 1935 to a Gurgure family of Nabidoor Awbare Hassan, Abdi grew up in a period marked by the struggle for Somali independence. His early exposure to the cultural and political climate of his time profoundly influenced his later works.

<nowiki>==Career==</nowiki>

⚫ ===Poetry and Drama=== Amiin's poetry was deeply patriotic and often served as a critique of the political governance in Somalia. Some of his notable works include:

⚫ * '''<nowiki>''Dhibaatada''</nowiki>''' - A play addressing the hardships faced by Somalis.
⚫ * '''<nowiki>''Qorraxdaa''</nowiki>''' - A poem reflecting on the sun as a metaphor for hope and enlightenment.
⚫ * '''<nowiki>''Gabadhii Ciise''</nowiki>''' - A drama that intertwines religious themes with Somali folklore.


He was not only a writer but also an actor, often performing his own works, which helped in spreading his messages through both written and oral traditions. He was not only a writer but also an actor, often performing his own works, which helped in spreading his messages through both written and oral traditions.


===Political Activism===
===Political Activism=== Amiin was an active participant in Somalia's independence movement. His political engagement didn't end with independence, as he continued to critique post-colonial governments. His outspokenness resulted in his arrest in 1964 and again in 1989 under the dictatorial regime of Siad Barre. Amiin was an active participant in Somalia's independence movement. His political engagement didn't end with independence, as he continued to critique post-colonial governments. His outspokenness resulted in his arrest in 1964 and again in 1989 under the dictatorial regime of Siad Barre.

⚫ ==Imprisonment and Exile== His critiques of the government led to his imprisonment, where he continued to write, using his poetry as a form of resistance. After his release, he lived in exile in Kenya, where he continued his literary work until his death.

⚫ ==Legacy== Amiin's legacy in Somali literature is profound. His works are studied in Somali schools, and his plays are still performed. He is remembered for using art as a tool for political and social commentary, bringing attention to the plight of the Somali people and the need for change.

⚫ ==Death== Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin passed away on November 3, 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire Somali artists and activists.

⚫ <nowiki>==Selected Works==</nowiki>


==Imprisonment and Exile==
⚫ * <nowiki>''Dhibaatada''</nowiki> (The Trouble)
⚫ His critiques of the government led to his imprisonment, where he continued to write, using his poetry as a form of resistance. After his release, he lived in exile in Kenya, where he continued his literary work until his death.
⚫ * <nowiki>''Qorraxdaa''</nowiki> (This Sun)
⚫ * <nowiki>''Gabadhii Ciise''</nowiki> (The Daughter of Jesus)


==Legacy==
⚫ <nowiki>==References==</nowiki>
⚫ Amiin's legacy in Somali literature is profound. His works are studied in Somali schools, and his plays are still performed. He is remembered for using art as a tool for political and social commentary, bringing attention to the plight of the Somali people and the need for change.


==Death==
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⚫ Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin passed away on November 3, 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire Somali artists and activists.


⚫ ==Selected Works==
<nowiki>==External Links==</nowiki>
⚫ ''Dhibaatada'' (The Trouble)
⚫ ''Qorraxdaa'' (This Sun)
⚫ ''Gabadhii Ciise'' (The Daughter of Jesus)


⚫ ==References==
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Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin (1935 – November 3, 2008) was a renowned Somali poet, playwright, actor, and political activist known for his significant contributions to Somali literature and arts.

Early Life

Born in Gabiley, British Somaliland in 1935, Amiin grew up in a period marked by the struggle for Somali independence. His early exposure to the cultural and political climate of his time profoundly influenced his later works.

Career

Poetry and Drama

Amiin's poetry was deeply patriotic and often served as a critique of the political governance in Somalia. Some of his notable works include:

Dhibaatada - A play addressing the hardships faced by Somalis. Qorraxdaa - A poem reflecting on the sun as a metaphor for hope and enlightenment. Gabadhii Ciise - A drama that intertwines religious themes with Somali folklore.

He was not only a writer but also an actor, often performing his own works, which helped in spreading his messages through both written and oral traditions.

Political Activism

Amiin was an active participant in Somalia's independence movement. His political engagement didn't end with independence, as he continued to critique post-colonial governments. His outspokenness resulted in his arrest in 1964 and again in 1989 under the dictatorial regime of Siad Barre.

Imprisonment and Exile

His critiques of the government led to his imprisonment, where he continued to write, using his poetry as a form of resistance. After his release, he lived in exile in Kenya, where he continued his literary work until his death.

Legacy

Amiin's legacy in Somali literature is profound. His works are studied in Somali schools, and his plays are still performed. He is remembered for using art as a tool for political and social commentary, bringing attention to the plight of the Somali people and the need for change.

Death

Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin passed away on November 3, 2008, in Nairobi, Kenya, leaving behind a rich body of work that continues to inspire Somali artists and activists.

Selected Works

Dhibaatada (The Trouble) Qorraxdaa (This Sun) Gabadhii Ciise (The Daughter of Jesus)

References

  1. "Abwaan Cabdi Muxumed Amiin oo Nairobi ku geeriyooday laguna aasay". www.hiiraan.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.

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