Career
He was assassinated in Mogadishu, Somalia"s capital, becoming the 18th media figure killed in the country in 2012. Islamist militants are believed to have been behind most of the murders. He composed many romantic and patriotic songs, as well as comedic events and functional literature.
Awale was a popular media figure on Radio Kulmiye"s staff
There, he urged local youth to oppose violence and instead support the national government. On 29 October 2012, Awale was assassinated by two unidentified gunmen as he was heading home in the capital.
The National Union of Somali Journalists indicated that prior to his assassination, Awale had been subjected to death threats on account of his artistic pieces urging residents to join the police. Although no group claimed responsibility for his murder and First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Shabaab denied involvement, the insurgent group is believed to have been behind it, as the assassination was characteristic of the group"s modus operandi.
Awale was 61 years old at the time of his murder.
