Qalmashube
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Somalia and Yemen | |
| Languages | |
| Benadiri Somali, Somali, chimini, Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Bandhawow, Asharaf, Bravanese people and other Benadiri people |
Qalamshube (Chimini: Ra Qalmashube, Somali: Qalmashube, Arabic: قالمشوى ) are a Somali clan from southern coastal cities of Baraawe, Marka, Kismayo and Mogadishu,[1] they can also be found in the hinterland towns in the inter-riverine are of Somalia and further down the banadir coast.[2] The Qlamashube clan are synonymous with the town they first settled in, Mogadishu and make up one of the groups part of the "sedexda Qalmashube" (roughly translates to 3 clans) They are famous for making gold and silver and are respected).[3]
Notable people
[edit]Politics
[edit]- Bibi Khaliif Mohamed (reer khaliif dooro) (Somali: Biibi Khaliif Maxamed, Arabic: بيبي خليف محمد ) was a Somali politician. She was a Member of the Federal Parliament of Somalia.
Art
[edit]- Sitey Mohamed Sheikh (Qosol wanaag) (Somali: Siteey Maxamed sheekh, Arabic ستي محمد شيج) is a Somali Singer and member of hobolada waaberi.
- Omar Nor Basharah (Somali: Cumar Nuur Baasharax, Arabic: عمرنور باشرح ) is a Somali
singer[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. pp. 107–108.
- ^ Pouwels, Randall. Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean to 1800: Reviewing Relations in Historical Perspective. p. 419.
- ^ "Refugee Status Appeals Authority New Zealand: Refugee Appeal No 76062" (PDF). Refworld. UNHCR. 15 October 2007.
- ^ "Department of State. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023". Archived from the original on 2014-09-12.