A prominent Canadian-Somali journalist who was among 27 people killed in a terrorist attack in Somalia Saturday is being celebrated for her efforts to change the narrative about her country.
“Hodan leaves behind her two children, 11 siblings and beloved parents,” the statement said.
After speaking with Nalayeh shortly before the attack, she said her son told her something was going on in a hotel in Kismayo. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Hodon Nalayeh for"inspiring Somali stories" and"broadening people’s perspectives and defending diversity and inclusion." Nalayeh called her project “the first TV channel dedicated to Somali narrative" in a promotional video on YouTube.Nalayeh also frequently tweeted about her life in Kismayo and Somalia in general, using the hashtag #MySomalia.Before her work in Somalia, Nalayeh worked in the Canadian media industry. She moved to Kismayo, where the deadly attack happened, last year.
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