Somali society has a rich literature and musical heritage where poetry, oratory, dramas, theatre and songs are the dominant forms of cultural and societal expression.  Somali artists, song writers and poets once used to set the goals, feelings and visions of their nation, and every Somali child aspired to become an artist when he or she grew up. Prior the collapse of the Central Government of Somalia, Somali music industry was one of the most vibrant and influential industry in Africa. The Somali artists and songwriters are still remembered for their successful efforts in rendering the Somali music as the best instrument and only language in informing, educating and entertaining the Somali-speaking communities in the Horn of Africa and elsewhere. In early 1991, Somali music industry literally collapsed with the falling apart of the Somali state and whereby the life of the Somali artists and poets immediately proved to be difficult and risky. Clan-based factional fighting broke out in many parts of the country and rendered almost all Somali artists hopeless as they lost their close family members and their beloved profession whereby their livelihoods got completely shattered, and their label records and musical equipment were either looted or destroyed by warring militias.