Somali immigrant entrepreneur starts business

A Somali immigrant has been busy since he first arrived in America at 16-years-old, starting three businesses and attending the University of St. Thomas for business.

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[thinkbeforeyoutype]

Masha’Allah! Well done brother. Somalis are known throughout history as ancient entrepreneurs.

[awalenuro]

I'm a mother of 5 in Canada I'm tearing because I'm so proud of him masha Allah may Allah protect our kids and parents well done hbo wish you more blessed 🎉❤

[mahamudnur]

Finally, Fox News acknowledged some positive things from Somali community.

[sohrabvazir]

Well done to this young man and wish him success in his journey!

[bashirdahir]

Since I’m immigrant and somali 🇸🇴 so proud of u brother thank u fox 9 for the positive news

[QasemAbdelqader]

Very very happy to brother much love from 🇪🇷🇪🇷🇪🇷 Somalian we love u❤❤❤❤❤

[KrazyCoPain]

As a Somali American so proud of u bro never stop! I also wanna take the time to show my gratitude and love to our beloved neighbors and family Eritrea 🇪🇷. Eritreans always showing big love to Somalia. Love u all Eritrea 🇪🇷 ❤

[suubanjabane]

Masha Allah, stay blessed HOOYO GACALIYE. You are an inspiration to many, like my 10 and 7 years old boys. We are over the moon to see one of us successful.

[KenedyIsiolo-vjze]

I am not surprised at all. Somali is the smartest people I ever knew. I hope one day Somalia 🇸🇴 and Eritrea 🇪🇷 will build their countries. Java coffee and CJ cafe in Kenya 🇰🇪 are created by Somali entrepreneurs

[Lepanziad]

My somali brother I wish you long life congratulation❤🎉

[nimaabdi]

Mashaa Allah, Well done to this young man, I'm very proud of you 👏

[fincfinc]

Shout out to that teacher and those professors who recognized his drive mentored him.

[omnxqmz]

You are a good person. My heart yearns for blue, a love I inherited from my ancestors. 🇸🇴 All love to Grandma🤍All the best😍

[mahdieran]

Masha Allah. Somalis are Smart and when they find the apportunity to stand out, they stand out. I am proud of being Somali .

[SomaliPeninsula]

My people are proud of you brother 💪🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴

[ikranshane]

Masha Allah I always knew Somali are smart people ❤

[iam_farhaan]

Well done, we proud of you brother 💙🇸🇴.

[aiintituion]

May Allah bless his mother for carrying a great example.. bless to both family and this news channel

[htx]

Good job young man, greetings from Tanzania 🇹🇿

[theonlydiamondyouknow]

I am excited to heard the somali positive stories and impacts ❤ .. we are tired the somali misfortune news we are getting for the last 30 years ...