Fanside 1 - April 2024

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nr 1 04/24

Shaxda nuxurka

Table of contents

2 4 8 10 Gogoldhig Introduction

Shayma Meecaad

“Xasuustii Dhallaanimo”

Cabdirisaaq Bidixo

“Tales of Hawd”

Cabdillaahi Barre

Gogoldhig

Soo cago dhigo caalamka Fankeenna, oo ah bar ka marag kacday in fanku aannu qalab uun ahayn, ee uu yahay quwad nool oo kulansiisa qaababka kala duwan ee fanka dabadeed ka soo saarta iscabbiraad isku dhafan oo la laabraaco loona beerraqo. Ku soo dhawaada bogagga majalladda Fanside oo barkulan u noqon doona maqaallo, sheekooyin, maansooyin, iyo farshaxanno la kulansiiyay oo cirka ku laalaya suuraysiga maankeenna, isla markaana dhaqdhaqaajinaya ruuxdeenna. Fanside wuxuu kugu martiqaadayaa geeddi labo af la isaga dabqaadayo, oo loogu indho kuulanayo kaladuwanaanshaha dhaqameed ee akhristayaashayada.

Fanside majallad keliya ma aha, ee wuxuu irrid u noqonayaa in suugaanjeceshaha Soomaaliyeed lagu xidho dadyawga u jeelqaba in ay ka jibba keenaan darka suugaaneed ee ay dhaqannadu ka durduurtaan. Laakiin arrintu qiso la tebinayo uun ma aha—waa ka-go’naan ku aaddan in la gacanqabto halabuurnimada casrigan, oo madal loo yagleelo fannaaniintu ay ka muuqdaan codkoodana laga maqlo.

Tirsigan, oo ah kii kowaad ee Fanside, waxaad ka filataan lama’arag idin indhadaraandarisa, maaddaama ay idin sugayso in aad dhex mushaaxdaan hawlo isku sidkan oo soo taxnaa tan iyo dharaartii aannu madashan asaasnay Febarweri 2023. Waxaannu ku shuqlanayn xaqiijinta himilo looga dan leeyahay in dadka lagu boorriyo oo lagu xiise beero, waxana ka mid ahaa kulanno aqoon-korodhsi ah oo sawirqaadista, filinsamaynta, iyo wadasheekaysiga dhaqameed ka kooban, iyo bandhigyadii filimmada ee Fankeenna oo ahaa saddex

madlood oo ilyartu inta ay is qabatay kaahoodu cirka gaadhay. Bogaggan aad akhriyi doontid waxa sidoo kale ka mid ah taxanaha maaweelada iyo murtidaba isku darsaday ee Shaah iyo Shaxan oo qotadheerida looga bartay ay tahay in lagu soo casuumo dad halabuurro ah oo qisadooda iyo waxqabadkooda inoogu

warrama gole shaah baraad ahi yaallo oo fiirada hadalka iyo fiiqsiga shaahu ay midoobaan—wadasheekaysiyadaas oo iminka hawada inta ay galeen

barnaamijkayaga podcast-ka ku gaadha meelo meelo!

Xaajo intaas uun ku ma eka, oo weli fari ka ma qodna! Bogaggan aad akhrisan doontid waxaad sidoo kale ugu tegaysaa qaadhaan dhaxal ah oo ay ku yabooheen halabuurro iyo saaxiibbo Fankeenna ku xidhan. Farshaxanyahad Shayma

Maed waxay idin ku sooraysaa in aad la wada falgashaan micnaha “hoy” oo ay ku soo gudbinayso taxanaheeda

faneed ee garaadka daandaansanaya; dhanka kalana Cabdirisaaq Bidixo oo maansayahan ahi wuxuu idiin hayaaminayaa halka ay u dhimatay ee dhaxalka hiddaheenna, iyadoo gaadiidka uu isticmaalayaana yahay maansadiisa aan laga jeesanayn.

“Fanside majallad keliya ma aha”

Haatan iyo dan, akhriste, heer kasta oo aad tahay iyo si kasta oo aad fanka isku tihiinba, waxaan kugu martiqaadaynaa in aad muquurato caalamka Fanside. Isu diyaari duni markaad dhex gasho aad ka helaysid farax iyo dhiirrigelin, adiga oo sidaadii ahna aanad ka soo laabanayn. Ku soo dhawaada duni halabuurku aanu soohdin lahayn—ku soo dhawaada Fanside.

Introduction

Step into the extraordinary universe of Fankeenna, where creativity isn’t just a tool—it’s a living, breathing force that intertwines various art forms into a mesmerizing mosaic of expression. Welcome to the vibrant pages of Fanside, our vibrant hub where articles, short stories, poetry, and cartoons come together to ignite imaginations and stir souls.

In the realm of Fan-side, we invite you to embark on a bilingual voyage, celebrating the diverse cultural tapestry of our readership. More than just a magazine, Fan-side serves as a gateway, connecting Somali literature aficionados with those hungry for a cross-cultural literary escapade. But it’s not just about the tales—it’s a commitment to nurturing contemporary creativity, providing a stage for artists to shine and voices to be heard.

“Fan-side serves as a gateway, connecting Somali literature aficionados with those hungry for a crosscultural literary escapade”

In this premiere issue of Fanside, prepare to be whisked away on a cosmic adventure as we explore the galaxy of activities that have unfolded since our launch in February 2023.

From exhilarating workshops delving into photography, filmmaking, and cultural dialogue, to the glitz and glamour of our

three stellar Fankeenna film festivals, we’ve been on a mission to inspire and captivate. And nestled within these pages lies “Shaah iyo Shaxan,” a cozy yet profound series where creatives share their stories over steaming cups of tea—a conversation now echoing through the airwaves via our engaging podcast, reaching hearts far and wide.

But the enchantment doesn’t stop there. Within these pages, you’ll discover the remarkable contributions of our Fankeenna collective and esteemed friends.

Visual artist Shaima Maed invites you to ponder the concept of “home” through her evocative artwork series, while poet Abdirisak Bidixo transports you to the heart of our cultural heritage with his soulstirring verses.

So, dear reader, whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or an eager explorer, we invite you to dive headfirst into the spellbinding universe of Fanside. Prepare to be enchanted, inspired, and forever changed. Welcome to a world where creativity knows no bounds—welcome to Fanside!

Shayma Meecaad

Magacaygu waa Shayma, farshaxanyahanad deggan Hargeysa, Somaliland. Waxaan kacaamay aniga oo jacayl u haya kuna naalooda mihnadda fanka. Wax iska dhaca se bulshadayda ka ma dhex aha in farshaxanyahan la noqdo, oo weligay ma arkin tusaale ii micneeya suuragalnimada in mihnad faneed la yeesho. Balwad bay ii ahayd baa la odhan karaa aan ku maararroobo waqtigayga firaaqada, oo aan ku sawiro cidhifyada buugta layliska dugsiga. Muddo ayay igu qaadatay in ay iga daadegto in fanku uu balwad ka weyn yahay oo uu igu abuuran

yahay isla markaana qaabeeyo sida aan u eego dunida igu hareeraysan, gaar ahaan sida aan isu cabbiro. Iminka waxaan

mihnaddayda u arkaa mid faneed, aad iyo aadna waxaan u jecelahay halabuurnimada ku jirta, oo kaa dhigaysa in aad jidad kale ka fekertid oo aad arrimaha indho kale ku fiirisd, guud ahaanna aad naftaada cabbirtid.

Taxanahan waxaan curiyay bishii Oktoobar oo aan kaga qaybqaatay tartan caris ah oo la dhaho Inktober oo lagaa rabo in aad maalin kasta wax sawirtid muddo bil ah. Marar hore waan ka qaybqaatay tartankan cariska ah, balse doorkan waxaan goostay in aan qaato mawduuca ah dhaqanka Soomaalida. Mar kasta qayb iga mid ah baa ku hammiyi jirtay in aan mar uun dhaqanka Soomaalida ku soo bandhigo fankayga. Taxanahan oo aan u adeegsaday khad madow iyo xaashi, waxaan ku curiyay ruux raynrayn wadata. Waxaan isku deyay in aan qaabab kala duwan u dhigo aniga oo tayda ii gaarka ahna ku darsanaya. Farshaxannadan qaarkood bay igu qaadatay saacado ka badan kuwa kale. Gacantu inta ay igu daasho ayaan u nasanayay. Aad baan ugu riyaaqay haddana aan ula rafaaday in aan maalin kasta wax sawiro. Go’aan-adayg bay ahayd in aan cariskaa ka soo baxo, sidaa darteed waan ku faraxsanahay in aan ka soo dhalaalay.

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Shayma Meaad

My name is shaima a visual artist based in hargeisa, Somaliland, I grew up loving and enjoying making art not knowing i’ll end being in art career. It wasn’t something familiar in my community to become one, i never saw an example of it that could make sense for the possibility of an art career. It was more of a hobby that i do in my free time and at the corners of school note books. It took me time to digest the thought of this is more than just a hobby that art is embedded in me, in the way i see the world around me and specially in the way i express myself. Now I present myself as an artist in career wise and i love the the creative side of it the most, to come up with new ways to see things and to express myself in general.

This series was made in October with a drawing challenge that called inktober where you draw every day of the month, I joined this challenge couple of times before but this time i chose the theme to be about Somali culture. There was always part of me felt the responsibility to present the somali culture through my art. Using black ink and paper this series was made with joy, i tried using different ways to draw them with my personal touch. Some of them took more hours than the others, it made my wrist tired that i had to take breaks drawing them. It was fun and hard at the same time to draw every single day of the day, it was a commitment to finish up the challenge to the end so I’m grateful i was able to make it.

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Xasuustii dhallaannimo Cabdirisaaq Bidixo

Waayo waayo xaal jira

Dib usoo xasuustaye

Xiisaha dhalaanimo

Iyo waagi xulashada

Xikmadeedii iga qabo!

Xallad miidhan weeye

Maaweelo xuliddii

Sheekiyo xariirada

Marka diin xujada dhigo

Eee bakayle xoon ahi

Ula tago xanshaashaqa

Ee xubinta hadalkii

Orod lagu xifaaltamo

Sow bakayle xaragda

Xamash xamash u socoshada

Kuma waayin xeerkii

Xagashaa kasoo gudub

Xagan kalena yara eeg

Marka diigu xeradiyo

Ka adimo xagiisee

Raadyowga xulashada

Heeso laabta lagu xalo

Kuwo hawsha lahu xilo

Xiliyada badh lagu tabo

Nafta xiise lagu habo

Waayo waayo xaal jira

Dib usoo xasuustaye

Xiisaha dhalaanimo

Iyo waagi xulashada

Xikmadeedii iga qabo!

Galabtii xarraabaha

Dhaqan xulashadiisa leh

Dhalintiyo xaraabaha

Suugaanta xoonka ah

Kaftan laysu xilan jiray

Waayo waayo xaal jira

Dib usoo xasuustaye

Xiisaha dhalaanimo

Iyo waagi xulashada

Xikmadeedii iga qabo!

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Ka qaybqaadayaasha:

Shayma Meecaad

Cabdirisaaq Bidixo

Cabdillaahi Barre

Turjumaadda: Cabdicasiis guudcadde

Qoraalka Gogoldhigga: Mustafe Axmed

Sawirka jaldigga iyo Nashqadaynta:

Mustafe Siciid

Sawirka bogga 2, 3

Najaah Harun

Sawirka bogga 4, 10, 11

Bushra Maxamed

Sawirka bogga 5

Abdiqani Jaamac (Nigeria)

Contributors:

Shayma Meaad

Abdirsaq Bidixo

Abdullahi Barre

Translations:

Abdiaziz Goud-Ade

Introduction: Mustafe Ahmed

Cover image & Design: Mustafa Saeed

Page 2 & 3 image

Najaah Harun

Page 4, 10, 11 images

Bushra Mohamed

Page 5 image

Abdiqani Jama (Nigeria)

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