This photograph of Iftin Band was taken after a live performance in 1982, during a period often remembered as the golden age of Somali music. Abdulahi Zulfa.Sheikh Abdi.Mohamud Abdulla Jerry.Salah Bonge.Sharif Shankar Mohamed.Abdi Ali Nur Ziyo Tom.Ali Siyad Qobey. As…
The Golden Era (1970s–1990) Before the collapse of 1991, Somalia experienced what many remember as a cultural golden age. Mogadishu was thriving often called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” with its sandy beaches, bustling markets, and vibrant social life. Theatres, cultural…
The good old days of Iftin Band were more than just music they were a movement, a celebration of Somali identity, and a soundtrack to a nation’s cultural pride. Formed during a time of creativity and optimism, Iftin Band became…
Notice on Rights and Payments Payment made to an individual singer or performer shall not be deemed as payment to Iftin Band as a whole. All works created and performed under the name Iftin Band constitute collective property of the…
It has come to our attention many years that certain record labels and third parties have, since 2014, registered copyright in songs created by Iftin Band and paid singers one-off amounts of USD $500 or $250 even less then that…
It has come to our attention that several record label companies have unlawfully registered copyrights for music created by Salah Bonge and fellow artists without our knowledge or permission. As a result, when we attempt to upload or share our…