Legendary Somali Signer Sahra Ahmed Jama Dies At 62
Horndiplomat-The popular Somali signer Sahra Ahmed Jama has passed away in Hargeisa after a while of suffering from health problems.
As she was talking about her early life Sahra notes:
“My name is Sahra Ahmed Jama I was born in Togdheer region of Somaliland but grew up in Hargeisa particularly Dumbuluq village.I was a young girl when I arrived Erigavo with my family,moment after I get away from them and came back in Hargeisa,I remember I used to interest music.Eventually I determined to discover my talent at 13 and realised that I can become signer”.
Sahra was well-renowned signer among all Somalis around the world,she has a lot of songs and many people still remember to her soft voice.She was good at acting dramas and had a great history at the stage.
In these recent years,Sahra was lived in UK and later in Hargeisa where she has died today.
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