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Somali cultural resources

Somali is spoken by 22 million people in Somalia, Djibouti and Ethiopia. Language of Africa's richest oral poetry, Somali has a unique pastoral and poetic culture. The Somali diaspora has also enriched the global music and cultural scene.

Movies & TV Shows

Our selection of movies and TV shows for Somali immersion.

2022

A Stray

Somali-American film about a Somali immigrant. Diaspora Somali with English.

Drama
2021

The Gravedigger's Wife

Djiboutian film in Somali. Everyday Somali in a moving social and family context.

Drama
2021

Guled & Nasra

Somali drama about love and sacrifice. Authentic Somali with emotional dialogues.

Drama

Music & Artists

Essential artists to discover music in Somali.

Pop / Somali hip-hop

Waayaha Cusub

New generation Somali group. Modern Somali with pop and hip-hop influences.

Hip-hop / World

K'naan

Somali-Canadian rapper. "Wavin' Flag" in Somali and English, worldwide football symbol.

Pop / Somali folk

Aar Maanta

Somali diaspora singer. Fusion of traditional Somali music and modern pop.

Essential Somali vocabulary

Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.

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Somali level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.

Somali survival kit

A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Somali cultural quiz

Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?

Somali articles

Guides, methods and tips to progress.

Somali vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organised by themes.

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