From streets of fear in Mogadishu to “paradise in Paris” – Correspondent

I was born and grew up in Mogadishu, and always wanted to be a photographer but never had the opportunity to study because of the situation in the country. I took my very first pictures when I was very young and got some training from friends that worked for local newspapers.  I published my first picture in a newspaper when I was 15. I took it a refugee feeding centre. It was a dream for me when I saw the picture in the local paper! I was so happy. The editor said: “You’re doing a good job. Keep shooting in Mogadishu. Try not to be afraid.”