Legend Somali musician, Omar Abdulle Shooli died in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

The famous singer of the Waberi Somali national Artists, Omar Abdulle Shooli has died in the capital, Mogadishu, where he was recently admitted to Aden Adde hospital. He joined the artists nearly 1960s.

The singer died of diabetes according to some of his children who were in Aden Adde hospital, complaining that their father had lost government assistance.

“Omar Shooli and fellow artists, their legacy and property were the Somali national artist and left historic songs”. The Chairman of Somali poet’s association, Hirsi Dooh said.

The singer who was interviewed days ago said the Somali government has lost its national pride, saying that no single official was aware of his health or visited during his illness.

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