Kite Fiqi Explained

Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf (Somali: Ibraahim Fiqi Yuusuf), more commonly known as Kite Fiqi, was a Somali military leader and poet.[1] As a military leader, he led the Soocane faction during the early to mid 19th century, consisting of forces from various sub-divisions of the Habr Je'lo clan.[2] The Soocane faction ruled over most of what is today eastern Somaliland.[3]

Kite Fiqi
Birth Name:Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf
Birth Date:1810
Birth Place:Isaaq Sultanate
Death Date:1870
Death Place:Isaaq Sultanate
Organization:Soocane
Known:Military leader, poet

Overview

Ibrahim Fiqi Yusuf was born in 1810 to a family of religious scholars. He belonged to the Habr Je'lo clan, part of the larger Isaaq clan family. His father, Fiqi Yusuf, was a scholar as was his grandfather Ali Galal. His father Fiqi Yusuf, was killed in battle by Adan Madoba horsemen during a raiding party in 1840. His mother, Abban Mohamed Warsame, was a woman of the Jama Siad/Dhulbahante clan.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hoyga suugaanta. 2020-12-27. www.hoygasuugaanta.com.
  2. Web site: 2018-09-27. QABAA'ILKA AY KA KOOBANTAHAY QOOMIYADDA HABAR-JICLO.. 2020-12-27. Qorilugud News 24. en-US.
  3. Web site: Kite(Part1). 2020-12-27. gabayo.tripod.com.