List of famous people from Somalia, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Somalia, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Somalia you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Somalia, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
People on this list include Hanad Zakaria Warsame and Amal Aden.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Somalia?" or "Which celebrities were born in Somalia?" then this list is a great resource for you.Iman Abdulmajid
Age: 65Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Zara Mohamed Abdulmajid (Somali: Zara Maxamed Cabdulmajiid; 25 July 1955), mononymously known... moreYasmin Warsame
Age: 44Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Yasmin Abshir Warsame (Somali: Yasmiin Abshir Warsame, Arabic: ياسمين ابشير ارسام; born May... moreAyaan Hirsi Ali
Age: 50Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Ayaan Hirsi Ali (; Dutch: [aːˈjaːn ˈɦiːrsi ˈaːli] (listen); Somali: Ayaan Xirsi Cali Arabic:... moreHawa Ahmed
Age: 31Birthplace: Somalia
Hawa Ahmed is a Swedish fashion model of Somali origin and winner of Cycle 4 of Sweden's Next... moreWaris Dirie
Age: 55Birthplace: Galkayo, Somalia
Waris Dirie (Somali: Waris Diiriye) (born 1965) is a Somali model, author, actress and social... moreAbdi Farah Shirdon Saaid
Age: 62Birthplace: Dhusamareb, Somalia
Abdi Farah Shirdon is a Somali businessman, economist and politician. He served as the Prime... more
Ahmed Ismail Samatar (Somali: Axmed Ismaciil Samatar, Arabic: أحمد إسماعيل سمتر) is a... moreHirsi Magan Isse
Dec. at 73 (1935-2008)Birthplace: Somalia
Hirsi Magan Isse (Somali: Xirsi Magan Ciise, Arabic: هيرسي ماجان عيسى; 1935 — 2008), commonly... moreAbdullahi Issa
Dec. at 67 (1921-1988)Birthplace: Afgooye, Somalia
Abdullahi Issa Mohamud (Somali: Cabdullaahi Ciise Maxamuud, Arabic: عبد الله عيسى محمد... moreAden Abdullah Osman Daar
Dec. at 99 (1908-2007)Birthplace: Beledweyne, Somalia
Aden Abdulle Osman Daar (Somali: Aadan Cabdulle Cismaan Daar, Arabic: آدم عبد الله عثمان دار)... moreMohamed Farrah Aidid
Dec. at 62 (1934-1996)Birthplace: Beledweyne, Somalia
Mohamed Farrah Hassan Aidid (Somali: Maxamed Faarax Xasan Caydiid, Arabic: محمد فرح حسن... moreMohamed Afrah Qanyare
Age: 79Birthplace: El Buur, Somalia
Mohamed Qanyare Afrah (Somali: Maxamed Qanyare Afrax, Arabic: محمد افراح قنياري) (born c.... moreAbdullahi Yusuf Ahmed
Dec. at 78 (1934-2012)Birthplace: Galkayo, Somalia
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed (Somali: Cabdullaahi Yuusuf Axmed, Arabic: عبدالله يوسف أحمد; 15... moreAdan Ahmed Elmi
Age: 54Birthplace: Hargeisa, Somalia
Adan Ahmed Elmi (Somali: Aden Axmed Cilmi) is the 4th Agricultural Minister of the separatist... moreOsman Yusuf Kenadid
Osman Yusuf Kenadid (Somali: Cusmaan Yuusuf Keenadiid; Arabic: عثمان يوسف كينايديض), was a... moreSharif Sheikh Ahmed
Age: 56Birthplace: Middle Shebelle, Somalia
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed (Somali: Shariif Sheekh Axmed, Arabic: شريف شيخ أحمد; born 25 July 1964)... moreFaarax Maxamed Jaamac Cawl
Dec. at 54 (1937-1991)Birthplace: Las Khorey, Somalia
Farah Mohamed Jama Awl (Somali: Faarax Maxamed Jaamac Cawl, Arabic: فارح محمد جامع عول;... moreMohamed Nuur Giriig
Dec. at 67 (1935-2002)Birthplace: Berbera, Somalia
Mohamed Nuur Giriig (Somali: Maxamed Nuur Giriig, Arabic: محمد نور غيريغ) (1935–2002) was a... moreIslam Feruz
Age: 25Birthplace: Kismayo, Somalia
Islam Feruz is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a centre forward for... moreHassan Dahir Aweys
Age: 85Birthplace: Dhusamareb, Somalia
Hassan Dahir Aweys (Somali: Xasan Daahir Aweys, Arabic: حسن طاهر أويس) (born 1935) is a... moreOmar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke
Age: 55Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke (pronunciation ; Somali: Cumar Sharmaarke, Arabic: عمر شرماركي)... moreSalaad Gabeyre Kediye
Dec. at 39 (1933-1972)Birthplace: Harardhere, Somalia
Salaad Gabeyre Kediye (Somali: Salaad Gabeyre Kediye, 1933 – 3 July 1972), also known as... moreBirthplace: Somalia
Muse Hassan Sheikh Sayid Abdulle is a military figure and politician.... moreHadrawi
Age: 77Birthplace: Burao, Somalia
Mohamed Hadrawi (born Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame in 1943) (Somali: Maxamed Ibraahim Warsame... moreAhmed Farah Ali
Age: 72Birthplace: Mudug, Somalia
Ahmed Farah Ali (Somali: Axmed Faarax Cali) also known as Idaajaa, is a Somali literary... more
