About Khadija Qalanjo
Lived 1950 – 2025 (aged 75). Khadija Qalanjo was a Somali singer.
Khadija Qalanjo (, ) (11 May 1950 - 30 August 2025) was a popular Somali singer and folklore dancer in the 1970s and 1980s. She was the first Miss Somalia.
She was born in Borama in north western Somaliland.
Music Popular songs by Qalanjo include:
Caashaqa Sal iyo Baar Ragga iyo Haweenkuba Deesha Sharaf Hooyo Soohor Caashaqa – duet with Hasan Adan Samatar Diriyam – in 2016 a cover was made by the Ethiopian Jano Band.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Khadija Qalanjo?
Somali singer
When was Khadija Qalanjo born?
Khadija Qalanjo was born on 11 May 1950 in Somalia.
When did Khadija Qalanjo die?
Khadija Qalanjo died on 30 August 2025.
What was Khadija Qalanjo's occupation?
Khadija Qalanjo was a singer.
What nationality was Khadija Qalanjo?
Khadija Qalanjo was Somali.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Khadija Qalanjo. https://biography.guide/khadija-qalanjo/
MLA: "Khadija Qalanjo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/khadija-qalanjo/.
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