Mohamed Mooge Liibaan


Mohammed Mooge Liibaan was a prominent Somali instrumentalist and vocalist.

History

Mooge was born in Hargeisa, British Somaliland. A member of the Waaberi musical ensemble, before starting his music career he worked as a school teacher then he started singing at an early age with his brother, Ahmed Mooge Liibaan. Mooge is regarded by many Somalis to be one of the greatest Somali musicians to have ever lived. He was very popular for his abilities on the oud, an instrument he would come to be associated with. He hails from Eidagale subclan of the larger Isaaq Somali clan.

Music

Popular songs by Mooge include: