Ahmed Ali Egal, a prominent Somali singer known for his distinctive voice that inspired a nation, has died. He became known for his mastery of various Somali music styles, including traditional Somali songs. Ahmed Ali Egal, center, joins musicians in Oslo, Norway, in 2024. Ahmed Ali Egal “was known for his kind and caring nature,” said Hibo-Nuura Mohamed Hudon of Minneapolis, who worked with Egal and attended Egal’s funeral. State Rep. Mohamud Nur, DFL-Minneapolis, said Ahmed Ali Egal was more than a legendary artist.