Kite Fiqi
Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf (Somali: Ibraahim Fiqi Yuusuf), more commonly known as Kite Fiqi, was a Somali military leader and poet.[1] As a military leader, he led the Soocane faction during the early to mid 19th century, consisting of forces from various sub-divisions of the Habr Je'lo clan.[2] The Soocane faction ruled over most of what is today eastern Somaliland.[3]
Kite Fiqi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf 1810 |
| Died | 1870 |
| Organization | Soocane |
| Known for | Military leader, poet |
Overview[edit]
Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf was born in 1810 to a family of religious scholars. He belonged to the Habr Je'lo clan, part of the larger Isaaq clan family. His father, Fiqi Yusuf, was a scholar as was his grandfather Ali Galal. His mother, Abban Mohamed Warsame, was a woman of the Jama Siad/Dhulbahante clan.[1]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "Hoyga suugaanta". www.hoygasuugaanta.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ "QABAA'ILKA AY KA KOOBANTAHAY QOOMIYADDA HABAR-JICLO". Qorilugud News 24. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ "Kite(Part1)". gabayo.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
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