Sunday April 23, 2023
Hargeisa (HOL) - Renowned Somali musician Omar Hassan Rooraaye passed away Saturday afternoon in Hargeisa, the administrative capital of Somaliland, according to government media sources. Rooraaye had resided in Hargeisa for 30 years.Rooraaye's illustrious music career began in 1965 as a member of the Xoga Dalka band. He later joined the acclaimed Waaberi band before eventually becoming a member of the prestigious Waabari band in 1974.