Abdi Bashir Indhobuur

Abdi Bashiir Indhobuur was a Somali poet and songwriter. He wrote a song called Arligeygow, translated to mean My Land. He is now dead.

He was born in Gaalkacyo in the Mudug region of Somalia. In 1963, he joined the police force, permanently moving to the capital, Mogadishu, in 1972. Shortly afterwards, he joined Heegan, a troupe associated with the Somali National Theatre. His father was killed when he was six months old.