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Photos of Maroodi in various forms of traditional to modern Somali attire Figure 1. Maroodi (@maroodi_), Photos of Maroodi in various forms of traditional to modern Somali attire, Instagram, 2020.

Four screenshots of Maroodi’s instagram, including captions and comments, show Maroodi in different clothing and poses. First, Maroodi is wearing a flowing white garment that is wrapped and tied around their waist. Their arms are exposed. They are wearing a headpiece and looking towards a framed photograph that is hung on a wall. Next, a selfie of Maroodi positioned in front of a brick wall, wearing a blue headscarf with matching eyeshadow. Their gaze is sultry. Floating in the background is a Somali emoji flag, blue with a single star in the centre. Third, Maroodi is pictured performing “Somalinimo”. They are wearing traditional Somali garments. They are seated with one arm resting on their leg, their fingers splayed over their chest, elegantly. Last, Maroodi is resting their head on their hands, wearing a flowy organza top, with several bangles on both wrists. Their hair is short and bleached, their gaze direct and peaceful.