Hassan Abdillahi "Karate" (Somali: Xasan Cabdullaahi, Arabic: حسن عبد الله) is a Somali journalist and social activist. He is the founder and President of Ogaal Radio.
Hassan Abdillahi حسن عبد الله | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Title | President of Ogaal Radio |
Biography edit
Abdi hails from the Ogaden Darod clan.[1]
Nicknamed "Karate", he is the founder and President of the Toronto-based Ogaal Radio (88.9FM), the largest Somali community radio station in Canada.[2]
Abdillahi has also played an active supporting role in the formation of the autonomous Jubaland state in southern Somalia, which was officialized in 2013.[3]
Awards edit
In November 2009, Abdillahi was presented with a National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) award by Prime Minister Stephen Harper at an event in Seneca College.[2][4]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ "Anchor Hassan 'Karate' slams media blockade in Ethiopia". Ogaden News Agency. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ a b Omar, Farid (26 November 2009). "Ogaal Radio's Hassan Abdillahi Receives Award at Toronto Event". Digital Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ Omar, Farid (4 June 2013). "Somali-Canadians celebrate the birth of Jubaland State SPECIAL". Ogaden Today. Archived from the original on 24 July 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2013.
- ^ "Radio Ogaal - About Us". Radio Ogaal. Retrieved 23 August 2013.