Khadiija Cabdilaahi Camey was not only the first Somali female singer to sing in the theatre and on the radio she was also a freedom fighter who like her father, was involved in the fight for Somali independence. She was an active member of the SYL, the movement that led Somalia to independence. Before her, Cumar Dhuule , aun,used to play and sing the female part in the Somali theatre .Aun to the legend.