By PATRICIA GARCIA Before any of the multiple directors, producers, or collaborators were credited at the end of Lemonade, Beyoncé paid tribute to Warsan Shire, the Kenya-born, Somali-British poet whose prose is read throughout the film. By now we know what this means: Queen Bey would like you to take note of this name. Beyoncé...
July 24, 2026
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June 9, 2015June 9, 2015Entertainment, Films, opinion, Slideshow, Women Corner
The Lobby: A Fathia Absie Film
By Hassan M. Abukar Title: The Lobby Running Time: 56.59 minutes Status: Limited Release Country: United States Directed, written and produced by Fathia Absie Cast: Doug Sydney and Fathia Absie —— Several years ago, Fathia Absie made a compelling documentary, Broken Dreams, about the Somali youths missing in Minnesota. It was a bold film project...
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September 24, 2014September 24, 2014Entertainment, Films, News, Slideshow, Youth - Generation Next
Somali Youth in Nairobi Make Films to Promote Peace Via Social Media
By Moulid Hujale As the world celebrates the international day of peace, Somali youth around the world are making efforts to contribute to peace in their country by creating forums and programs that bring them together in the spirit of peace building in Somalia. Badbaado Team, a young dedicated Somali youth group in Nairobi has...
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November 23, 2013November 23, 2013Entertainment, Films, opinion, Slideshow
Captain Philips: A sad ending for young Somali Pirates exploited by hidden forces
By Ali H Abdulla “History is written by the victors” Winston Churchill. I watched Captain Philips recently and I walked away from the movie with a sense of betrayal. Like Black Hawk down, it was Hollywood style propaganda for the mighty of the United Sates. It is disheartening to watch helplessly how Somalia has become...