Mustafa Saeed

Photographer. Based in #Hargeisa #Somaliland @fankeenna IG:

[Fankeenna Film Fest @FankeennaFest]

We’re excited to announce the new edition of Fankeenna Film Fest, happening in Hargeisa, Somaliland, November 9–12, 2026.

We are now accepting short films and documentaries. https://t.co/kRINMwnoxV

Deadline: June 8, 2026

#FankeennaFilmFest

[Sakariye Faysal Cagaf @ZakariaCagaf]

At Lens Through Legacy in Hargeisa, documentary photography does what words often can’t: it bears witness. Regional histories, personal memories, captured with honesty and restraint. A quiet, powerful exhibition at @fankeenna—and worth lingering over.

#LensThroughLegacy

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

Heer iyo Hiyikac, a joint exhibition by Dhool Ismael and Najib Aabi, #Fankeenna’s 2025 Artists-in-Residence. Exploring time, emotion, and human experience through painting, installation, and graphite.

Opens 22 Jan, 6:00 PM; Ends 1 Feb.

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

Lens through legacy photo exhibition is running till Sunday 18th January at #Fankeenna. @AFAC1 @MagnumFND @forfreedoms

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

Join us Thurs, Aug 28 at 6:30PM for a panel on creativity & community 🌱
Featuring Ahmed Omar (@Ahmege ), founder of @BarkulanHub , Let’s explore how creative ecosystems spark & sustain innovation.
#Fankeenna #Hargeisa #Somaliland

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

CREATIVE MEET-UP & NETWORKING NIGHT at Fankeenna, Hargeisa. Thurs, Aug 28 , 4–9PM
Connect. Share. Create.
Open mic, Games, Speed networking, Market stalls (apply: [email protected])
Free entry — all creatives welcome!

[Fankeenna Film Fest @FankeennaFest]

19 international short films competing for Best Short film award nominees at Fankeenna film fest 2025. #FFF2025 #Hargeisa #Somaliland #InCompeition #ShortFilmCompetition #FilmCompetition

[Fankeenna Film Fest @FankeennaFest]

It’s official. Fankeenna Film Festival is happening in #Hargeisa, #Somaliland. 38+ films. One world. Every story matters. #FankeennaFilmFest

[Mustafa Saeed @themustafasaeed]

My piece for @NoemaMag "A country shaped by poetry" won 2nd place in the Non-Entertainment Portrait Photo category in LA Press Club awards!

[Noema Magazine @NoemaMag]

The Noema team is over-the-moon to announce we took home 24 @lapressclub awards last night, with 6 first place, 8 second place and 10 third place winners! 🎉

Links below to read all the award-winning pieces 🏆

[Mustafa Saeed @themustafasaeed]

My piece for @NoemaMag "A country shaped by poetry" won 2nd place in the Non-Entertainment Portrait Photo category in LA Press Club awards!

[Noema Magazine @NoemaMag]

🥈Portrait Photo, Non-Entertainment for “A Country Shaped By Poetry” by @themustafasaeed: https://t.co/8q2MGFCFYm

[Mustafa Saeed @themustafasaeed]

Thrilled to share that my photographs for Noema Magazine’s story “A Country Shaped by Poetry” have been shortlisted for the 67th SoCal Journalism Awards in both Portrait Photography and Photo Essay categories!

[Noema Magazine @NoemaMag]

The Noema team is very honored to share that we have 32 finalists in this year’s @LAPressClub 67th SoCal Journalism Awards! Keep your fingers crossed with us until they announce the winners in June 🏆

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

One Night three Stories on Friday 18 April 6:15pm, A Film: lo capitano, a Photo Exhibition Closing: In-Transit: Heavy by @themustafasaeed and Poetry by Adnan-Qabyotire @CQabyotire .

#Fankeenna #FilmNight #FilmScreening #Poetry #Performance #HimiloReturnees

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

Join us for “In-Transit: Heavy” A photo exhibition by @themustafasaeed in collaboration with Himilo Returnees, capturing the emotional realities and untold stories of young Somalis whose migration journeys to Europe ended in hardship and return.
16–18 April Opening: Wed 5:00 PM

[Mustafa Saeed @themustafasaeed]

Closing event for "In-Transit: Heavy" photo exhibition by Mustafa Saeed will be on Friday 18th 6:00pm. @AFAC1 @ARTWORKSProject @fankeenna #HimiloReturnees #Tahriib

[Kitale Film Week @kitalefilmweek]

Fankeenna Film Fest @fankeenna is back for its 2nd edition in Hargeisa, Somaliland, from Sept 4-12, 2025. Filmmakers, submit your films now and be part of this inspiring celebration of storytelling!

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

#FankeennaFilmFest is back in Hargeisa, #Somaliland. Now in its second year, the festival continues its mission to entertain, educate, and empower through the powerful medium of short films and documentaries. Submit your film: https://t.co/8Ym6813QzN

[Fankeenna @fankeenna]

Two years of sharing creativity and connecting people with art and expression. Thanks for everyone who contributed and still contributing to this journey we are on, by sharing their energy, knowledge and expertise, thanks for inspiring us. #Anniversary #Fankeenna

[Geeska - چيسكا @Geeskaplatform]

@themustafasaeed ayaa kala sheekaystay @Qalombi_I sida shaqooyinkiisu u weeleeyaan haybta Soomaalida, isagoo isku ladha agabka hiddaha iyo qaababka fanka shacbiga ah ee casriga ah (pop culture) si uu u dhaliyo dood daaran hiddaha iyo casriyawga.

https://t.co/99pKOEOaF7

[Mustafa Saeed @themustafasaeed]

Talked with Ibrahim Osman @Qalombi_I talked about art, expression, creative platforms and more. for @Geeskaplatform . Photo by @aronsimeneh, Illustration by #Geeska.
https://t.co/i9DPDghtzA

[Geeska - چيسكا @Geeskaplatform]

Somali artist @themustafasaeed speaks to Geeska about how his work reclaims Somali identity, blending traditional cultural elements with global pop culture to spark a broader conversation on heritage and modernity.

✍ Ibrahim Osman

https://t.co/lMVKefXlvo