Khadija Qalanjo

Khadija Qalanjo ( _so. "Khadiija Qalaanjow") was a popular Somali singer in the 1970's and 1980's.

She is of the Ciise Samaroon sub-division of the Mandaluug Dir sub-clan of the Dir major Somali clan.

Qalanjo was noted for her great beauty and was, in fact, the first Miss Somalia.

A passionate performer, her onstage performances often featured seductive hip-swaying and elaborate hand gesturing. Her songs usually dealt with the pangs and joys of love unrequited, lost and regained.

Popular songs include:
*"Caashaqa Sal iyo Baar"
*"Sharaf"
*"Soohor Caashaqa" (duet with Hasan Adan Samatar)