Fankeenna

17/04/2026

We were delighted to host our friends from DT Global and the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi at Fankeenna last week.
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13/04/2026

Waa qaybta cusub ee Shaah iyo Shaaxan, waxaana marti ku ah Mohamed Geelle , Adam Haibe, iyo Adna Aydid, oo ka tirsan kooxdii ka dambaysay taxanaha Loollan . Wada sheekaysigan waxay kaga hadlayaan sida taxanaha loo sameeyay, sheekooyinka iyo mawduucyada uu xambaarsan yahay, iyo caqabadihii ay la kulmeen intii lagu jiray diyaarintiisa. Qaybtani waxay si dhow u iftiiminaysaa hal-abuurka, sameynta taxanaha, iyo koboca sheeko-samaynta muuqaalka ah ee Somaliland.
Hadda ka dhagayso baraha Podcastka oo dhan. podcast.
https://linktr.ee/shaahiyoshaxan

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In this episode of Shaah iyo Shaaxan, Mustafa Saeed speaks with Mohamed Geelle, Adam Haibe, and Adna Aydid from the team behind Loollan series. They reflect on how the series was made, the stories it carries, and the challenges they faced along the way. A conversation on filmmaking, storytelling, and the growing creative scene in Somaliland. You can find it on all podcast platforms
https://linktr.ee/shaahiyoshaxan

13/04/2026

Kaalay aan haasawnee, suugaan, iyo falanqayn; Shaah iyo Shaxan waxa marti ku ah Halgan Daahir iyo buuggeeda cusub ee UDUDSI.

Kulankan waxaan ka bogan doonnaa sheekada buugga, hal-abuurka ka dambeeya, iyo muhiimadda ay leedahay in haweenku iska dhex arkaan suugaanteenna.

Khamiis, 8:00 PM, 16ka Abriil 2026, Waxaa martigelinaya Maxamed Buux.
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Join us for an engaging evening of conversation, literature, and reflection; Shaah iyo Shaxan featuring Halgan Daahir and her new book UDUDSI.

This session will explore the story behind the book, the creative process behind it, and the importance of women to see themselves reflected in our literature.

Thursday, 8:00 PM, 16 April 2026, Hosted by Maxamed Buux.

11/04/2026

Waa habeenkii aan Fankeenna ku qaabilnay taxanaha Loollan iyo kooxdii ka shaqaysay, kuna waraysanay sida ay u sameeyeen musalsalkan, sheekooyinka uu xambaarsan yahay, iyo caqabadihii ay la kulmeen. Dhawaan filo wada sheekaysigaas oo ka soo bixi doona Shaah iyo Shaaxan podcast.

We recently hosted the team behind the Loollan series at Fankeenna and spoke with them about how the show was made, the stories it tells, and the challenges they faced during the process. Stay tuned for the full conversation, coming soon on the Shaah iyo Shaaxan podcast.

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06/04/2026

We’re excited to announce the new edition of Fankeenna Film Fest, happening in Hargeisa, Somaliland, November 9–12, 2026.

We are now accepting short films and documentaries. https://filmfreeway.com/FankeennaFilmFest

Deadline: June 8, 2026

Submit your film and be part of the festival.

05/04/2026

Ka qaybgal daawaashada kalka 23-aad ee taxanaha Loollan , kadibna waxaa xigi doona kulan su’aalo iyo jawaabo ah oo lala yeelanayo kooxda samaysay taxanaha.
Khamiista, 9 Abriil 2026 , 8:00 fiidnimo , Goobtu waa Fankeenna, waa Calaamdaha, waa fooqa ka jeeda dayrka Telesom-ta u Dhow Gacalle huteel iyo City Gate Restaurant.
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Join us for a screening of Episode 23 of the , followed by a Q&A with the series crew.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM, Venue: Fankeenna, at Calaamdaha Area, Behind Telesom warehouse beside Gacalle hotel and City Gate Restaurant.

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01/04/2026

Qaybta cusub ee .

Directing & Written Mukhtaar BaadilActors: Ahmed Kaafi, Hafsa AliFilmed & Edited: Mustafa SaeedMiniMini waa taxane gaaban oo Webseries oo soo bandhiga sheeko...

21/03/2026

The kids had the best time on Eid day! Thanks Muna and Abdiqani for making it happen at .

20/03/2026

Ciid wanaagsan..عيد مبارك
May Allah accept our fasts, prayers, and good deeds. Eid Mubarak!

16/03/2026

Lens Through Legacy, a documentary photography exhibition featuring selected works by ADPP Arab Documentary Photography Program alumni:

Amera Elnaal , Amira Al-Sharif , Fethi Sahraoui .sahraoui, Maen Hammad , Muhammad Salah .salah.abdulaziz, Mustafa Saeed , Nader Bahsoun , Somaya Abdelrahman , Tasneem Alsultan

The exhibition presented diverse visual stories and perspectives, offering a rare opportunity to experience documentary photography shaped by regional experiences and personal narratives.

Supported by Arab Fund for Arts and Culture, Magnum Foundation, For Freedoms.
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14/03/2026

Qaybta cusub ee .

Written: Guryasame CabdiDirecting: Mukhtaar BaadilCamera voice: Hamse GelleFilmed & Edited: Mustafa SaeedMiniMini waa taxane gaaban oo Webseries oo soo bandh...

17/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak. May your fasts be easy, your prayers be answered, and your soul be nourished.