Af Maay is widely spoken in the south of Somalia, with a strong history intertwined with precolonial and post colonial Somali politics it has a strong place in the Somali story. Here is a thread of some old and new Af Maay songs, appreciate them for their beauty and eloquence

First up, Diinleeya. Written by Mustafa Sh Aaden, this version is being sung by a Italian fellow called Roberto.

Anni Lundhabaawe is a beautiful Af Maay song, sung by Khadiija Cabdillahi Daleys

We are so pleased that new Maay Songs are being written and the language is still being celebrated in the form of artistry. This banger is being sung by Canab Cawo and Cumar Shariif