the Elman Peace Centre Asha Haji Elmi (Caasha Xaaji Cilmi) (b. 1962) – peace activist in Somalia Leyla Hussein – psychotherapist and social activist; Chief Executive of Hawa's Haven; co-founder of Daughters of Eve Ahmed Hussen – Somali-Canadian lawyer and social activist; President of the Canadian Somali Congress Farhiyo Farah Ibrahim – Somali social activist Hanan Ibrahim – social activist based in the UK; founder of the Somali Family Support Group (SFSG) Fatima Jibrell (b. 1947) – Somali-American environmental activist; co-founder and executive director of the Horn of Africa Relief and Development Organization ("Horn Relief"); co-founder of Sun Fire Cooking; was instrumental in the creation of the Women's Coalition for Peace Hirsi Magan (Xirsi Magan Ciise) (1935–2008) – activist, scholar and one of the leading figures of the Somali Revolution Magid Magid – Somali-British activist and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Adam Matan – activist and community organiser who was the first Somali-Brit to be awarded the OBE medal by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge for services to the Somali community in the United Kingdom. Hawa Aden Mohamed – social activist; chairperson of the Galkayo Education Centre for Peace and Development Musse Olol – American social activist and Chairman of the Somali American Council of Oregon (SACOO) Hibaaq Osman – political strategist; chairperson of the ThinkTank for Arab Women, the Dignity Fund, and El-Karama Hawo Tako (d. 1948) – early 20th century female nationalist whose sacrifice became a symbol for pan-Somalism Mohamud Siad Togane (b. 1943) – Somali Canadian poet, professor, and political activist Hanad Zakaria Warsame (1952–2008) – doctor and anti-Communist activist Shadya Yasin – Somali-Canadian social activist and member of the Ontario Premier's Council on Youth Opportunities Artists Aar Maanta – singer, composer, songwriter and music producer Abdi Sinimo (c. 1920s–1967) – artist and inventor of the Balwo musical style Abdullahi Qarshe (1924–1994) – musician, poet and playwright known for his innovative styles of music which included a wide variety of musical instruments such as the guitar, piano, and oud Alisha Boe – actress, known for portraying Jessica in Netflix's original series 13 Reasons Why. Ali Feiruz (1931–1994) – musician; one of the first generation of Somali artists; prominent member of Hobolada Waaberi musical troupes Amin Amir – Somali-Canadian cartoonist and painter Barkhad Abdi – actor, best known for his portrayal of Abduwali Muse in the film, yCaptain Phillips, co-starring Tom Hanks. Elisa Kadigia