# Event Details - **Event Name**: Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: By Cabdirisaaq Xaamud Caydiid (Jaylaani), Cabdinasir Bidixo, Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, and Buurmaax,About this EventKayd Somali Arts and Culture invites you to a special event featuring jaantyo (performances) by renowned Somali poets, including Cabdirisaaq Xaamud Caydiid (Jaylaani), Cabdinasir Bidixo, Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, and Buurmaax,Cabdirisaaq Xaamud Caydiid (Jaylaani) was born in Hargeisa in the mid-1980s. He comes from an artistic family, with both parents having strong connections to Somali arts and culture. He is a prominent member of the Xiddigaha Geeska Group, a collective whose name is recognised in households across Somali-inhabited regions. His work is widely known and has been performed by celebrated singers such as BK, Abdirisaq Anshax, Asma Love, and others.Cabdinasir Bidixo is a poet, writer, and songwriter based in London. He is known for his creative work in Somali literature and music, where his poetry and lyrics reflect culture, emotion, and everyday life. His recent book is titled “Idishaye Ha II Celin,” which showcases his passion for storytelling and poetic expression. In addition to his writing, Cabdinasir has written well-known songs performed by popular Somali singers, including Qamar Suugani. Through both literature and music, he continues to contribute to the growth and preservation of Somali art and culture.Asha Lul Mohamud Yusuf is a leading poet in the Somali diaspora, known for her powerful work on war and displacement. Living in the UK for over 25 years after fleeing the Somali Civil War, she writes in traditional Somali forms such as the gabay while addressing contemporary issues. Her collection The Sea-Migrations was named The Sunday Times Poetry Book of the Year in 2018.Buurmaax is a London-based Somali poet, songwriter, educator and cultural activist whose work explores language, identity and the power of storytelling within the Somali diaspora. Ibraahim XagarLanguage: SomaliThis event is supported by Tower Hamlets Council - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/poetry-headliners-jaylaani-asha-lul-bidixo-buurmaax-and-ibraahim-xagar/100001993140293271 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Oxford House in Bethnal Green - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Oxford House in Bethnal Green - **lat**: 51.526287 - **long**: -0.06143299999996543 - **full address**: Oxford House in Bethnal Green, Derbyshire Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/8e65b25a40c5bbc8128cf3e50fae636a5c10bb26b0b72a587c2e5d9a474e0252-rimg-w1200-h960-dc020816-gmir.jpg?v=1783361453 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar being held? - **A:** Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Oxford House in Bethnal Green, Derbyshire Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar? - **A:** Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar is organized by Kayd Somali Arts and Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Poetry Headliners: Jaylaani, Asha Lul, Bidixo, Buurmaax & Ibraahim Xagar is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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