Are Half-Somalis considered as "Somalis"?

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

This is a question that has been surrounding the Somali community in the diaspora. Are Half-Somalis (Mom or Dad is Somali) considered Somali within our community? I was watching these Somali YouTubers, which included @LarryThePuntite and it further confirmed my argument. Somalis don't really accept half-Somalis.


I understand "b-b-b-b-but az long az da father have da qabiil, da children are Somali" but let's be honest, even if half-Somalis do carry a "qabiil", Somalis don't accept Half-Somalis

 

[ItsHanna]

Only if their dad is Somali.

 

[black]

what the hell is this? Larry moved on to greener pastures

 

[Sarah136]

I feel insulted

 

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

Only if their dad is Somali.

But let's be real for a moment. Half-Somalis even if their dad is Somali, Somali people still don't consider them Somali.

I've encountered Somalis that feel that both parents need to be Somali in order to be considered Somali.

 

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

I feel insulted

Wait your half-Somali????

 

[horumar]

If someone wants to be Somali, let them?????? That's a compliment to us wallahi, who do we think we are?

 

[MadNomad]

As if being claimed as Somali is this great privilege

I consider them as Somali if they consider themselves as Somali.

 

[Sarah136]

Wait your half-Somali????

My father is Somali. I am probably more Somali than many of you say wallahi ciyaal on here

Yes I feel very insulted

 

[Deactivated]

@Meek Mill Bastaarkaan!!!


The female lawyer who helping Somalia get her diginity in the offshore maritime border dispute is Half -Somali.


Somalis only respect half Somalis when they earn more money, have higher education and speak thier language and culture. I have witnessed Somali men and women bowing to older half Somalis because they worked in the public sector and needed thier help.

 

[Mohamud]

I remember this video.

Also it's rare to see Somali habaryaros called out for something but they do perpetuate this notion harder than any male I have ever seen.

 

[MadNomad]

My father is Somali. I am probably more Somali than many of you say wallahi ciyaal on here

Yes I feel very insulted

What's your other half?

 

[Sarah136]

What's your other half?

A girl doesn't tell.

 

[kaluumayste]

You are what your father is

 

[DrippinglyWet]

if the half is bantu or cadaan then not.

 

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

My father is Somali. I am probably more Somali than many of you say wallahi ciyaal on here

Yes I feel very insulted

abayo macaan like malawax iyo malaab.

I view Half-Somalis as my brothers and sisters, I don't look at "muh qabiil". I was just asking based on my experiences on what the Somali community thinks. I realized it's divided across the board. Some people view half-Somalis as Somali, and some don't. I just want to see what the general consensus is.

 

[MadNomad]

A girl doesn't tell.

Haha, fine. My guess is Yemeni though.

Do you look Somali to most people or do people constantly miss identify you as something else? I'm curious to know how strong those Somali genes are

 

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

if the half is bantu or cadaan then not.

so if they're half is bantu or caadan, they aren't Somali anymore?

 

[Yahya Liban-Lewis]

@Meek Mill Bastaarkaan!!!


The female lawyer who helping Somalia get her diginity in the offshore maritime border dispute is Half -Somali.


Somalis only respect half Somalis when they earn more money, have higher education and speak thier language and culture. I have witnessed Somali men and women bowing to older half Somalis because they worked in the public sector and needed thier help.

That's true. Somalis are users.

I remember this video.

Also it's rare to see Somali habaryaros called out for something but they do perpetuate this notion harder than any male I have ever seen.

Yes! That's what I was trying to say! I realized old Somalis do it, but the women take it to the next level!

The moment they hear "so and so is Half-Somali" it's immediate

 

[Sarah136]

Haha, fine. My guess is Yemeni though.

Do you look Somali to most people or do people constantly miss identify you as something else? I'm curious to know how strong those Somali genes are

A girl still doesn't tell.

I have taken my mothers side. People don't think I am Somali. I've had somali aunties speak English to me and once I tell them I am Somali they seem to be surprised.