Fadumo Qassim

Popularly known as Faynuustii Fanka (the candlelight of the art), one of the pioneers of Somali music, especially in Banadir region (Mogadishu and surrounding areas). Faduma's father Qasiim Hilowle, better known by his Italian nickname Qasiim Schiffo, was the singer's mentor in the arts world. Hilowle introduced Faduma to the world of music at an early age. By 1958, when Faduma was still a child, she was already recognised as a national singer. Passed in 2011.