Marka

The Banadir and Ancient Yemen

Sh.Hassan 2 years ago No Comments

In this transcribed oral history recorded originally from a Bajuni Shaykh, we learn of a story that details the origin of many towns on the

The Walls of Mogadishu

Al-Banadir 2 years ago No Comments

The city states of Mogadishu, Barawa, Marka and Kismayo were at one point all surrounded by walls. This was a systematic approach by the Sultan

Sheekhall Gandershe (Somali: Shiikhaal Gendershe Arabic:شيخال غاندارش) also known as Reer Aw Garweyne are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal cities of; Gendershe, Marka and Mogadishu and have established communities

Trade and Skilled Craftsmanship amongst the Banadiris

Al-Banadir 2 years ago 1 Comment

For centuries Banadiris were well known for their business acumen and their contribution to the economy, they profited from every sector and contributed to the

Sheekhall Jasiira Clan

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Sheekhall Jasiira (Somali: Shiikhaal Jaziira, Arabic: شيخال الجزيرة) also known as Shiikhaal Ba Hassan (Somali: Ba Xassan, Arabic: شيخال با حسن) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi[1] clan mainly from the southern

Gaameedle Clan

Al-Banadir 2 years ago 1 Comment

Gamedle (Somali: Gaameedle Arabic: جامدل) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal cities of; Marka[1] and Mogadishu.[2] Overview The Gamedle clan are said to be of Hadrami ancestry according to their

Fasahaale Clan

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Fasahale (Somali: Fasahaale Arabic:فصحالي) more commonly known as Kafaari are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal city of Marka.[1] The Kafaari have specialised in the manufacture of

Juunji Clan

Banafunzi 2 years ago No Comments

Juunji (Somali: Juunji Arabic:جونجي) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal city of Marka.[1] Overview According to Pantano (1910:15). “The Giungiu came from Hirab, after I Biimaal,

Duruqbo Clan

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Duruqbo (Somali: Duruqbo Arabic: دورقبو) are a Benadiri/12 Koofi clan mainly from the southern coastal cities of; Marka and Mogadishu[1] and have established communities in the hinterlands in towns such as Qoryooley due to