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Positive Somali stories? They told her no one wanted to hear them - so she proved them wrong
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Күн бұрынTireless activist, journalist, and single mother of two, Hodan Nalayeh returns to her birth country of Somalia on a mission to spread light, in a world where many only see darkness. #CBCShortDocs #HodansStory @IntegrationTV247
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Hodan Nalayeh’s life story is one of passion and inspiration.
As a young, idealistic Somali-Canadian journalist and single mother of two, Hodan was determined to defy the odds and smash stereotypes. She had always dreamed of changing the narrative of the Somali community that is often portrayed in the media.
After finding traditional networks were less willing to tell the kinds of stories she wanted to share, she decided to take matters into her own hands and created Integration TV, the first English-language online platform for Somalis around the world. Hodan began sharing positive stories about a community that is so often maligned and quickly became a household name.
And yet, she still felt like something was missing.
In 2013, she reached out to Dwayne “Dukez” Holness, a Toronto-based videographer, community advocate and storyteller. They instantly connected, and Dwayne agreed to film Hodan's emotional trip back to Somalia, 25 years after she had fled her home with her family.
In the years that followed, Dwayne joined Hodan on her travels as she rediscovered and reconnected with the people in both Somalia and the Somali diasporas. Her reporting caught the attention of BBC Africa, and she quickly gained a following as a popular on-air host.
There was only one filming trip when Dwayne couldn't join Hodan. On that trip in July 2019, Hodan was killed in a hotel bombing along with her new husband. She was pregnant at the time.
Hodan's death was a tragedy and a devastating loss. But this is not a tragic story. Dwayne's film is ultimately a moving and intimate tribute to his friend and collaborator - to her powerful work and inspirational life.
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@sedled2829 Жыл бұрын
She will always be missed, she gave hope to all us Somali diaspora to go back to a scary place. And was our great Somali Canadian Icon foreal😢.I wish I could have thanked her. Somalinimo till we Dhimo
@hafsa671 Жыл бұрын
She gave hope to go back to scary place? You hearing yourself sis? Lol there’s no hope in Somalia. They hate anybody that’s willing to make a change so there will be no change anytime soon. Accept this or you wil die holding on to a false sense of reality
@istahilali1172 Жыл бұрын
Yh it hurts walaal
@donib7225 Жыл бұрын
She was a ray of hope 💔
@jungleteacher8003 Жыл бұрын
Allah YaRahma
@cagmadhige411 Жыл бұрын
She was an expensive woman that will be missed by all Somali people no matter where they are
@carolinesmith8419 Жыл бұрын
I have never met Hodan but I feel like I know her. I heard her last words were "My boys" we owe it to Hodan to show love to her boys whenever and wherever we see them. Even if it's a simple smile or kind words
@mhassan9288 Жыл бұрын
I went to school with Hodan and her smile always stayed constant. RIP (AUN) my friend.
@MichaelHBallard Жыл бұрын
She was a remarkable lady SO much talent and love in one person
@anfaltahirmj Жыл бұрын
oh im totally in tears, 3 years later and hodan’s death still hurts, may her legacy live on!
@miharbirihad Жыл бұрын
Painful indeed. Allaha unaxariisto. Ameen
@wuttwuu Жыл бұрын
Same here, ameen ya raab
@kikikoko607 Жыл бұрын
Allaah yarxamhaa! How did she die? She was so young!
@wuttwuu Жыл бұрын
@@kikikoko607 did you not watch the video..
@kikikoko607 Жыл бұрын
@@wuttwuu Not till the end.I asked the question during watching it. I'll continue to watch it later, in sha Allaah!
@awardere Жыл бұрын
As a Somali Canadian, I can say this is beautiful
@abdirizakhussein4307 Жыл бұрын
She will never be forgotten, watching this brought tears to my eyes, i never met Hodan but i still loved her, she was a proud Somali citizen who was trying to show people around the world that Somalia 🇸🇴 is not they what they see in the media.
@aarmaanta Жыл бұрын
"She had a light, that would not be dimmed for anyone" that summed it up Allah Yarham😢😢😢
@saalimcumar122 Жыл бұрын
She will never be forgotten She was one of the active somali diaspora. Watching this video reminds me her amazing smile and love for the somali🇸🇴 community. May Allah grant her janatuL fardowza amiiiN🤲🏿 HodaN naley we missed you 🥺
@malaaz_tech Жыл бұрын
benta maha wlhi we miss her
@ayaan8791 Жыл бұрын
Ameen
@jungleteacher8003 Жыл бұрын
Allah YaRahma
@Imanx602 Жыл бұрын
Amiin
@hamdimohamed3173 Жыл бұрын
Amiin yaa rabi🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲
@wuttwuu Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH for not forgetting about her, SAY HER NAME!! What an amazing woman, she changed the world and really made a difference and impact on our younger generation. I cried soooo much watching this, she lived such a beautiful life. My heart hurts for her kids, may Allah swt grant her the highest level of Jannah and make things easier for her family. Ameen
@DelicateGeniuz Жыл бұрын
I met Hodan during my additional year at WHCI. She was a smart and inspiring girl. She aspired to be a journalist and so I was so proud to see that she followed her dreams and started Integration TV for her community. Rest in eternal peace my friend. 💖💖💖.
@whodaneighborskbfrmdalaker24 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you & the kind words aunty🖤🙏🏾 🇸🇴
@LakshaDeirwa Жыл бұрын
As a Somali who lives in Mogadishu, somalis who lives in homeland will never forget her, she was inspiring the young generations. we will not forget her
@saeedthegoat4688 Жыл бұрын
Oh, man.. This still hurts and literally brought tears to my eyes!!😭 May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdawzah!
@jasminej6281 Жыл бұрын
Amen yarab
@livenlearn7392 Жыл бұрын
One of the most inspiring person in my life as Somali mashallah she was different,brave,loved her people,loved her country and believed that there’s was hope in our country and showed it to us! may allah give her the highest of Janna inshalah 🙏🙏😢😢 if we Somalis had this positive energy about our country where could we possibly be today in this world ???
@theancientsancients1769 Жыл бұрын
She truly shifted the paradigm on perception of Somalis and Inspired many Somalis to produce English language content with Somali narrative
@Aj.Officiall-MXX Жыл бұрын
i have been sobbing throughout the 30mins she was simply an amazing human being. Fun, funny, easy to talk Sad and proud after watching this incredibly powerful documentary She didn't deserve to leave this world that early
@theliberalthinker3308 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this wonderful story of a very successful Somali woman with big heart and beautiful mind killed by cowards with guns. I loved her programmes and was deeply saddened by her death. Fate drove her to be buried in her birthplace. I miss her but I think the Somali Canadian community miss her even more. I wonder why no one from the community took on the mantle of telling positive Somali stories after her death?! Such big shoes to fill but at least someone should try. It would keep the memory.
@SomaliSwiss Жыл бұрын
As a Somali British KZfaqr this is beautiful thank you for posting, she was one of the most inspiring person and loved her home country, god bless you..
@sagalwarsame1610 Жыл бұрын
She will be always honored and respected by many people around the world 🌎👍🏾💯☮️
@sacdiyohussein9577 Жыл бұрын
She was one of the most inspirational women in the Somali community, absolutely incredible woman. Rest in peace Hodan Nalayeh. We will always remember you. We have missed you.
@abdikarimkoosarad9683 Жыл бұрын
When i started watching this video and i seen the face of hodan naleyeh i was not be able to stop tears of sad about such a girl who was innocent and was killed in somalia, she was trying to show to the world that the somali people and their land are not only what they have seen from the media, my allah grant her the highest level of heaven.
@fardosaali2818 Жыл бұрын
Just finished watching this documentary, have been sobbing throughout the 30mins. She was such a gem and light in this dark world. I’m truly grateful that I met her in person, May Allah grant her janatul firdaws and May we all reunite in Jannah. Gone too soon 💔💔
@abdulmaye2629 Жыл бұрын
thanks fardosa for your kindly coment
@blackpearl1726 Жыл бұрын
This was beautifully done. Thank you to everyone who came together to do this docu about Hodon Naaleeye. I cried so much because we somalis have lost a great one indeed. It breaks my heart to see her smiles and ambition in these clips and yet her life was cut so short💔😢😭. Life is not fair to the ones who are spreading good. Ilaahay haku naxariisto Hodon Naaleeye. You will be missed by everyone. Gone, but never forgotten🕊.
@bintuhassan3915 Жыл бұрын
May Allah grant her jannah tul firdaws when I heard about her death i couldn’t sleep for days she was my role model InshaaAllah I will see her in jannah bi’idniLlaah
@rodaabdalla Жыл бұрын
My cousin Hodan may God rest her 🙏❤in peace . We missed her so much and we all proud of her to be role model and what she done f9r young generations. She has changed many hearts of young generations ❤ to becone successful in their life.
@aichaloulemawlid501 Жыл бұрын
This documentary made me cry. I miss her. I was a big fan of integration TV. I learned a lot on her shown.
@jamiefooddreamer6381 Жыл бұрын
Hodan was such a beautiful soul. She has inspired millions of somalis around the world, and will never be forgotten. I will Insha Allah build a Lilbrary in SOMALIA, and call it the Hodan Naleyeh Library.
@ilovehooyo5945 Жыл бұрын
What a story and what a woman she was. I met her in Minneapolis, MN USA and she was simply an amazing human being. Fun, funny, easy to talk, wants to know your story and community story and asking important questions. May Allah SWT have mercy on her.
@raniahussein5063 Жыл бұрын
Being part of the Somali diaspora. She's someone I look up to. She was a light and an inspiration to young Somalis around the world. May Allah have mercy on her and accept her into Jannah. Ameen.
@Farxadiyoguul Жыл бұрын
Hodan is truly missed never met her but she touched our hearts. May Allah grant her Jannah.😢
@farha4408 Жыл бұрын
Sad and proud after watching this incredibly powerful documentary about Hodan’s journey in life. It is unbelievable how much I miss her without even meeting her in person. We lost a REAL ONE. Inalilah wa inaileyhi rajiun. You’ll always be missed sis ❤
@luqmanbashir1897 Жыл бұрын
absolutely the perfect tribute to a perfect character and a larger-than-life character 💝hodan nalayeh
@storyofmylife2102 Жыл бұрын
Her legacy will forever live on . We will never forget her . She was angel in disguise. Thank you my brother for creating appreciating documentary . It’s very well put together ❤
@jayreacts697 Жыл бұрын
She was an amazing and inspirational individual. She inspired me to visit my home city of Berbera and even responded to one of comments after i told her I visited. The hurt i felt the say i was told about the news will live with me forever. I just pray for her 2 boys and that allah grants her jannah 😢
@batistayonis1789 Жыл бұрын
Thats Republic of Somaliland City of berbera
@XalaalSomalis Жыл бұрын
@Jay reacts, Aamin!
@amiraa.ibr2 Жыл бұрын
May Allah take her to the highest paradise, it is a beautiful story With beautiful people. Thank you❤
@carolbulmer8253 Жыл бұрын
Hodan was a beautiful, brilliant Somali woman gone too soon😔 Thank you for sharing her short life with this documentary🙏❤️
@abdurrahmanaweisali381 Жыл бұрын
I really love her mindset, Hamble, honest, and encouraging individual, may Allah rest her in peace
@that_nomadic_chef_ Жыл бұрын
May Allah SW grant her the highest rank in Jannah she was our role model, the most authentic person ever and life will never be the same without her. She will forever remain in our hearts.
@mahadrageh7981 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling her story. She was an incredible person
@Raas639 Жыл бұрын
May Allah have mercy on Hodan and grant her janattul firdous.
@salmansamir5570 Жыл бұрын
Forever she is in our hearts Hodan Naleyeh. AHUN.
@Imanx602 Жыл бұрын
I cant watch this without crying. May Allah give her mercy
@jiidjiid2498 Жыл бұрын
She was so beautiful in and out, and also made us proud
@MohamedAli-ye1vo 3 ай бұрын
She will never be forgotten, watching this brought tears to my eyes, i never met Hodan but i still loved her, she was a proud Somali citizen who was trying to show people around the world that Somalia 🇸🇴 is not they what they see in the media. allaha u naxariisto yaa rabi
@deeqaabdullahi5777 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding us about her legacy she will never be forgotten may Allah make her soul rest peace Ameen
@faebalina7786 Жыл бұрын
we extinguished what could help us our country is broken Allah Arhamma she loved her country and people soooo much God willing her sons will be hugely encouraged to move her mission forward
@AA-qu8gx Жыл бұрын
I can’t hold my tears wlahi, she was such a amazing with full of good heart, joy and humble person, o allah make her grant in Janah amen ya rabi
@suad5 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't stop crying throughout the whole documentary 😢 😭 sucha inspiring soul may Allah (swt ) grant her Janatul firdaws♥️ ❤️
@abdulmoaw7304 Жыл бұрын
RIP my beautiful Somalia 🇸🇴 sister I can’t believe still she’s go’on and thanks for your sharing this beautiful history of her Africa is beautiful place and proud Im very happy and grateful to be a African man same as a Somalia
@keleae6478 Жыл бұрын
Hodan I am filled with tears but also joy. Such a beautiful person you were❤️...and your handsome boys I know you continue to watch over...
@Najwadro915 Жыл бұрын
She’s made me cry again and again 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭hodan we never forget her she’s alive our heart 😭😭
@NajiShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this Documentary about the great Hodan who inspired a lot of Somalis around world
@fatush411 Жыл бұрын
She didn't deserve to leave this world that early. We needed her charismatic nature. But may Allah sw have mercy on her and give her paradise 🙏 ✨ ❤
@abdikadirali7599 Жыл бұрын
I met Hodan and had to work with her for few days in kismayo, Somalia while working as fisheries specialist. May ALLAH grant you janan.
@yubeyare5646 Жыл бұрын
I have never meet her before but she was kind, loving and caring human being. She was inspiring and have much love to her country.
@zainaba.1788 Жыл бұрын
She will forever be missed! May Allah subhanahu wata'la have mercy on her soul and grant her Jannatul firdows
@hazel8882 Жыл бұрын
Allah ya rahma beautiful soul.
@ymyasiyadofficial7013 Жыл бұрын
Two of AUN Hodan Nalayeh best Selected Somali Love Songs that always reminds me of her and it makes me cry: "Nafteydaa kuu jirabane, Waxaa ihaysta jamashaddaa, Adaan kuu jeelan nahayoo, Jacayl baad igu abuurtay! Ma jiifsaddo aawaddaa, Dharraartii ma joogi karo, Dhinacaad iga jirtaa, Qalbigu iijiidayaa!" AUN Saado Cali Warsame 'Nolosha cusub soo dhowee" Sheekh Maxamed BK
@edilhassan7542 Жыл бұрын
She was a great person and inspiring Allah Yaraxma 😢❤ thanks this beautiful story of her that you have shared with us🙏
@ismael_561 Жыл бұрын
Hodan Naleya was an outstanding journalist and amazing human being. I was huge fan of her, I loved the way she carried herself and presented herself. I really miss her presence on KZfaq. May Allah almighty have mercy on her. She might be gone but her legacy will be alive ever, she inspired so many ppl.
@sadyadey782 11 ай бұрын
I hope her kids are doing well and I literally cried all day that as she was giving me at least the good side of Somalia after fleeing 30 years ago😢
@Hareeri Жыл бұрын
Hodan died but her dreams life for ever😢 it was an extraordinary young woman.
@haldhaa804 Жыл бұрын
Maansha Allah, I am sure her boys will be like her, because they were there and witnessed her journey everyday. Yaa Allah protect them.
@Canada-1958 Жыл бұрын
In one of her Programs,she interviewed my son DR. OMAR one of the first 2nd generation 🇸🇴🇨🇦Somali-canadian Medical Graduates (doctors )from University of Saskatchewan saskatoon Canada.Currently assistant-Professor at University of Saskatchewan Canada and Emergency medicine Doctor.
@Sue23253 Жыл бұрын
What wonderful way to remember Her as you shared this video. Thank you very much.
@soultravel2923 Жыл бұрын
what a beautiful soul May ALLAH have mercy on her
@omarmohamed3292 Жыл бұрын
In my mind, Hodan was a pan-Somalist. She died in doing what she liked to do and that is, in my opinion, the penicle of bravery. In the end we will all die be it from old age, cancer, diabets, hyper-tension, a fall or myriad of other diseases. A brave person dies once, but the coward a thousand deaths. Hodan died a noble person's death. She passed on, but she left us with beautiful memories to cherish. That woman represented all that was positive about being a Somali. May Allah rest soul in eternal peace. I thought I would meet her one day.
@hibakahin1994 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for presenting Hodan's passion. She lives our hearts and will forever be remembered. May Allah, the Almighty grant her highest ranks of Janatul Firdous. Allahuma ameen.
@Umu0618 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this , she was very sweet and brave woman, we missed her so much 😢 I hope she is better and beautiful place. Amin
@yasminf5 Жыл бұрын
may Allah have mercy on her soul. ive never met her but her story and show was like a warm hug and i miss it sm
@yusufomar2223 Жыл бұрын
Ive meet hodan in kismayo she was so respectful towards her fans may Allah have mercy on her Amiin 🙏🙏.
@mandegmahamoud5167 Жыл бұрын
She was a vital member of the Somali community 😭😭💔
@mohamedsheikh7478 Жыл бұрын
One of the most inspiring woman in my life ! May Allah grant you Jannah tul firdaus (the highest heaven) You will always remembered and stay in our heart.
@Xaawotaako7 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that he pronounces las caanood properly masha allah❤️
@honabdirahman3171 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭we can't forget you my sister Allah yarxam 😭🤲🤲🤲
@fkaroble Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! @cbcdocs for bring Hodan's story (Allah Ya Rahma) back into the mainstream and thus inspiring millions more. As a Somali/Canadian her story is a reminder what we're capable of in the harshest conditions and still exceed.
@zamzamabdi8343 Жыл бұрын
Thank u for sharing this❤ may she Rest In Peace may we see you in janah hodan ❤
@bossplayaa8165 Жыл бұрын
May Allah grant her the highest level of Jannah. Ameen ❤❤❤❤😢
@9hiboo371 Жыл бұрын
Ameen thumma ameen 🥲
@wesborwn Жыл бұрын
her work is proof of her good character and sencere person who wanted good for all people. may Allah have mercy on her soul
@lolakk2548 Жыл бұрын
We will never forget our LIGHT she was a LIGHT to Somalia 🇸🇴
@itistrueitisafact5432 Жыл бұрын
Hodan did a lot of great things for Somalia, Somali Canadian communities in Canada. No one can replace Hodan as individual but can we please get someone who can continue the great work she has started. Thanks Hodan and May your soul rest in peace and may Allah mercy on you 🤲🏿❤🇨🇦
@mukhtarjibril4473 Жыл бұрын
We missed one Hodan Naleeye but what they don’t know is there’s millions of Hodan naleeye ❤️
@Djbandit23 4 ай бұрын
The first Somali KZfaqr and watching her visit my small village made me inspired
@cabdirisaaqxasanoog5183 Жыл бұрын
may almighty allah grant her the highest rank of jannah. she was a light that was illuminating a darkness room!
@SaidAli-ui5lk Жыл бұрын
She will always be missed, her amazing smile and love for the somali🇸🇴 community. May Allah grant her janatuL fardowza amiiiN🤲🏿
@urejahussein6121 Жыл бұрын
Ilaahey ha u naxaristo hodan
@riyaaqyaasiin3889 Жыл бұрын
May God have mercy on you sweet aunt I will not forget you 😢🙏🏻♥️
@theyoungenthusiast9835 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, God Bless you Bro, Long Live our Jamaican brethren and Long Live My Somali Brethren!!!
@PRIVSTORY Жыл бұрын
May you rest in ever lasting peace. I'm Ethiopian and Hodan's story has touched me in so many way. The work that you were doing for your people is truly a gift from god. I hope one day I can do the same work for my people and Africans as a whole.
@dhulkaygahooyo3023 Жыл бұрын
The story is beautifully put together 😭😭 may Hodan naleyah Rest In Peace and to jannah!(paradise). She will be remembered😘
@CryMeARiver13 Жыл бұрын
My pillow is soaked😭😭her last video in that peaceful place hours before her death and talking about paradise although it isn’t in here but still I kept getting flashbacks
@lifewithsadiyah Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us 🧡
@amiraahmed3684 Жыл бұрын
Amazing woman 😥 She was a powerful woman, that change many things. But what can we say, this world doesn't want like that. Rest in peace Hodan🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@ahmedfarahmohamed1273 Жыл бұрын
She was an inspirational individual and have shown the world that giving up is Not on her vocabulary.
@D.Rose1990 Жыл бұрын
Such an amazing soul. May Allah swt reunite you with your loved ones in Jannatul Farduse. Allahumma Ameen
@Kaaba904 Жыл бұрын
Ilaahay ha u naxariisto. Geerideedu qalbigayaga ayay taabatay
@shafaaabdullahi7894 Жыл бұрын
Being a somali...Hodan nalayeh....aspires and inspires us that the future is bright.....Her story is unpredictably a touching one...I feel like perusing over and over it....
@ibrahimegal7186 Жыл бұрын
may Allah grant her Jannah Hodan nalayeh she was amazing person who did for so much Somali community amazing documentary about her achievement
@sistasafi3263 Жыл бұрын
May Allah subhanna wa t'alla forgive her and those others that died and raise them to Jannah Fardos. Ameen. She was a beautiful soul definitely missed💕
@moniquemburu Жыл бұрын
She made me love Somalia💗 and Somaliland as a result and I hope insha'Allah that she gets elevated to the highest level of Hannah. InshaAllah may her name never be forgotten
@fahmaabdulle658 Жыл бұрын
Watching this brought tears to my eyes. May Allah gave you the highest jannah ❤😢
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