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Popular Somali YouTuber Visits President Mohamud at Villa Somalia

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting with Asad Hajiyow,  at Villa Somalia highlights a powerful story of resilience and courage.

Hajiyow, a Somali YouTuber, returned to Somalia after 12 years abroad, having survived a life-altering Al-Shabaab terrorist attack in August 2012 in Marka town, Lower Shabelle region.

His return and the recognition by the president underscore his symbolic role as a figure of bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity.

This meeting not only honors Hajiyow’s personal journey but also sends a strong message of hope and resilience to others affected by terrorism in Somalia.