Thursday 21 May 2026
Amina Isir is a Somali-American writer, curator and podcaster. She hosts the Isirka podcast, where she explores Somali culture and questions of identity and belonging. She can be reached at X/Twitter and Instagram.
Articles by the Author
Culture
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The Hargeisa Cultural Center has become a hub for reconnecting with Somali history, arts, and literature. Through its programs and the Hargeisa International Book Fair, it bridges generations and dispersed identities.…
The Hargeisa Cultural Center has become a hub for reconnecting with Somali history, arts, and literature. Through its programs and the Hargeisa International Book Fair, it bridges generations and dispersed identities.…
Art
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From “Maryaneey” to “Lamataabtaan,” Ilkacase Qays remakes the Somali love song into anthems of pride and power — celebrating Somali woman not as silent muses, but as confident, radiant, and gloriously self-assured.…
From “Maryaneey” to “Lamataabtaan,” Ilkacase Qays remakes the Somali love song into anthems of pride and power — celebrating Somali woman not as silent muses, but as confident, radiant, and gloriously self-assured.…
Art
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From Nairobi to Minneapolis, Hodan Abdirahman Dheere has redefined Somali music with a voice that is both timeless and bold — effortlessly bridging continents, generations and genres. …
From Nairobi to Minneapolis, Hodan Abdirahman Dheere has redefined Somali music with a voice that is both timeless and bold — effortlessly bridging continents, generations and genres. …
Art
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In the heart of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s music scene is pulsing with new energy, as iconic voices return and fresh talents emerge. From patriotic anthems to political ballads, a cultural revival is reshaping the nation’s soundscape. …
In the heart of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s music scene is pulsing with new energy, as iconic voices return and fresh talents emerge. From patriotic anthems to political ballads, a cultural revival is reshaping the nation’s soundscape. …
Books
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Salutation Road, Salma Ibrahim’s literary debut, tells the coming-of-age story of a young Somali woman navigating the tensions of displacement and culture in post-Brexit London.…
Salutation Road, Salma Ibrahim’s literary debut, tells the coming-of-age story of a young Somali woman navigating the tensions of displacement and culture in post-Brexit London.…