Said salah ahmed biography
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Said Salah Ahmed
Somali playwright, poet, educator, filmmaker
Said Salah Ahmed | |
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| Born | Somalia |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | playwright, poet, educator, filmmaker |
Said Salah Ahmed (Somali: Saciid Saalax Axmed, Arabic: سعيد صالح أحمد) is a Somali playwright, poet, educator and filmmaker.[1][2]
Life
Said Salah was previously a biology teacher in Somalia.[1] In 1984-1985, Ahmed directed his first feature film, The Somali Darwish (alt. The Somalia Dervishes), with Amar Sneh serving as producer.[1][3] With a budget of $1.8 million, the 4-hour-and-40-minute epic was devoted to the polity of Darawiish king Diiriye Guure, i.e. the Dervish Movement. In the film dialogue you can hear seven languages: Somali, Arabic, Italian, English, and three regional dialects. The movie included an actual descendant of Diiriye Guure's emir, Mohammed Abdullah Hassan as its star, Sheikh Osman Mohamoud Omar, and featured hundreds of actors and extras.[1]
Following the start of the civil war, Ahmed emig
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Said Salah Ahmed
Said Salah Ahmed is a renowned Somali poet and playwright who is hailed as one of the greatest literary figures in the country. Born in 1932 in Buuhoodle, Somalia, Ahmed's exceptional talent for storytelling and verse was recognized from a young age. His profound grasp of Somali culture, language, and history has enabled him to compose numerous compelling works that resonate deeply with his audience.
Ahmed began his journey as a writer by penning poetry and plays that addressed the political and social concerns of his time. His works often tackle themes such as nationalism, identity, and the pursuit of jus
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SAID SALAH AHMED
The Playwrights Database
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