Congo drives my business, says 25-year-old trucker

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Abdalla Ahmed Mahmud, 25, is the general manager of Kisma Transport Company, one of the trans-border fuel transporting firms in Dar es Salaam.
He speaks to journalists in Dar about his company’s journey in a competitive sector and his ambition to supply the Congo mines with fuel to grow his firm to the next level.

[@KikowAsalam-it6km]

I am a 🇳🇬 proud of my somali brothers

[@rsKayiira]

This young man's parents must be very proud. Here I am very proud as an African just to listen to someone so lucid, intelligent and respectful.

[@ABDIRIZAKNADIF]

He is not african he is somali😂

[@qalbidaryeele]

​@@ABDIRIZAKNADIF😂😂😂 Umada nabad Gali afrikan baan nahaye

[@yonisman2089]

​@@ABDIRIZAKNADIFdont speak for us speak for yourself. Nacas baatahay adoo kale ayaa nadka somalida kudiraayo.

[@viaroma8423]

@@ABDIRIZAKNADIFWe are proud Africans, and as a Muslim you shouldn’t be arrogant and believe you’re above people.

[@ikeukaegbu64]

@@ABDIRIZAKNADIFWhy is he doing business in African countries? He should restrict his business to Somalia. You don’t like Africans but want to profit off them.

[@Uplicous]

Such a Smart Somali kid. Well spoken and knowledgeable in his field. Bravo! ☺

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

His Somali?

[@Uplicous]

@@Bell_plejdo568p Of course.

[@mosasa1307]

@@Bell_plejdo568p Yes

[@Ouzyman]

He is Somali yes.​@@Bell_plejdo568p

[@farhiyamahatmahat5523]

yup ​@@Bell_plejdo568p

[@amabdiyus111]

This guy is very eloquent masha ALLAH

[@Dundee616]

This kid can sell anything. Wish you success young man!!

[@faymohamed9644]

lool i was thinking the same and the respect her has for his staff THATS BUSINESS ETHICS ON STEROID

[@dhulkaagahooyocadowgakaila5361]

It is clear this people(Somali) are creating good businesses in all african countries,making life easier then before😮😮 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohamedabdullahi1620]

Dhulkaaga

[@Joseph_mohaz]

​@@mohamedabdullahi1620 waa halis

[@lovecorridor6039]

Shabab kasaar

[@faay8912]

Mashallah not surprised Somalis are business traders by blood. May Allah protect you young man

[@ATSdream]

He has a good mindset no complaints just optimistic great attitude, man,

[@yusuf.ali.24]

Great to see a young African businessman who’s sharp and articulate. Proud of this brother !

[@ricom19]

As an African, well, I'm Jamaican but you all know how that boat story went a few centuries ago, I feel kinda proud to see such a young, articulate and progressive young man from the motherland on the internet.

[@neverlookback1244]

Thanks brother we African love Jamaicans you are always welcome home

[@Sam00729]

We were never told about the boat but we learned our own way😢 however we know your part of us and we always have ❤for you all my brothers and sisters on the other side of the world. Remember you have two homes and we cheer for your success🎉 love from Somalia your sister on the motherland❤

[@Bell_plejdo568p]

What does progressive mean in this context

[@chemohamed2488]

@@Bell_plejdo568pthe African conditions which is the continues negotiation btw tradition,modernity & future …..

[@FaysalAbdiaziz-y7j]

Come back home my brother

[@frank77w]

Abdallah so proud of you brother

[@theancientsancients1769]

I like Somali business mentality, their youth to old are engaged in business. I think them joining the EAC would boost trade

[@cabdirshidosman9649]

Somali iyo faan. Bal hadii aan ahaan laheen wadanka aduunka u taajirsan maxaan dhihi laheen hadda ayaanba saas nahay. 😂😂😂

[@omarhussein3425]

Charity starts @ home

[@sareeyemanusqaame8723]

​@cabdirshidosman9649 Marka Somali cay waxaan ahayn uma quudhid miyaah

[@abdimalikmohamed3288]

Blessed to be member of EAC. We are glad to be sharing with our brother Africans to do integrated business in the region Inshallah/

[@mohamedkajiado8820]

@@cabdirshidosman9649addunka nagalama saaxan laheeyn

[@ahmadhaji7303]

Proud of you brother masha Allah. Ilaahey hakuxafido

[@aslama.suleiman5216]

A very bright kid. He was sent to study abroad and came back to help his company grow. Excellent

[@allsaintsfellowship]

Being a friend to this guy is a good investment. Only productive conversations you can have.

[@abu-ff8ws]

What's his background?

[@abdulasiismahamud4821]

@@abu-ff8wsas in like his ethnicity you mean? He is Somali from the country of Somalia 🇸🇴

[@abu-ff8ws]

@@abdulasiismahamud4821 haa miyaa. Salaan sare sxb 🫡 salaan igagaadhsi asigana

[@dugulemuse4458]

Gentle man like this ,is rare to be seen mnshallah congratulations bro

[@technotambo2]

I like this Guy, this is very inspiring, watching you from Zambia

[@najibfaysal4259]

Thanks 💯

[@makinaedgar4057]

A very eloquent and smart guy.

[@haweyorashid9419]

This is what we need in African entrepreneurship; people who are business-minded and well-rounded

[@Sam00729]

Somalis have entrepreneurial mindset from young age and I have watched a clip called “This is Somalia” by Somali Enterprise Channel about how they introduced COFFEE TO THE WORLD BY TRADING FROM AFRICA TO THE WEST AND ASIA IN 17 centuries😮 VERY INSPRITIONAL PEOPLE❤🎉 Mashallah Abdalla well done and keep the spirit inshallah🤲🏽

[@HassanAli-fe6us]

MashaAllah. we are proud of this young brother! I was impressed by how articulate and and precise he is when explaining his points. His parents should be more proud than we do. keep the good work up Abdallah.

[@mohamednagib2594]

Young talented man...MashaAllah I totally admire your aspirations. I optimistic you'll reach far. I'm a young Kenyan working abroad still planning to scale upwards as well.

[@Bestis-x9g]

Somali are so blessed with business minds...their secret is trust....and business oriented.

[@marianabdullahimohamud1974]

mansha allaah , I am very proud of you Abdalla eedo

[@Sam00729]

Mashallah Wiil loo riyaaqey ayaa eedo u tahay😊 alle isha umada ha ka xijaabo🤲🏽

[@oceejekwam6829]

He speaks perfect English and is straightforward with his message.

[@molalani6156]

👍YOU ARE VERY POLISHED AND PROFESSIONAL PERSON

[@redman6790]

Somali entrepreneurial spirit - which we have inherited and translated from our nomadic past into modern day.

[@emmanuelashton]

Transgenerational wealth , this is the future for the Growth and expansion of Africa's next big enterprises. Well done to the family and wishing the young man very well.

[@neimadaher5363]

Mashallah, I am very proud of this young man as a mother with 2 boys of similar age. He is very articulate, fluent, respectful, and have an inherited entrepreneur mindset. Wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Love from 🇩🇯 Horay o soco inshallah

[@Almishassanyonis]

Hey neima tu es Djibouti ? Je te passe le bonjour à Djibouti ❤⚘️⚘️ 🇩🇯

[@AyyubNajib]

Uko juu my brother abdallah m.a hata kizungu yako ipo shwari Allah bariik blooody 2:05

[@ultimaterr2407]

Maasha allah we should invest africa and african youth as its our future as africans go abdallah from somali business man in dubai ✊🏾

[@asserhassan6507]

"To be honest with you", just using your words , I'm very impressed with how intelligent, smart, elequant , collected and, of course, honest you are. I wish you the best. May Allah bless you.

[@5StarHeneral]

Roads are being built Africa is rising. We have all we need with each other. We dont need to lose our young competent bright people to foreign countries anymore.

[@MaalmoFilms]

Proud to be African 😊🇸🇴

[@husseinmohamed7937]

Transportation is in our blood......bro, congratulations 🎉

[@Abdulwahabsaid7700]

What did you achieve rather than claiming other peoples achievements😂in our blood🤡

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

​@@Abdulwahabsaid7700😂😂😂

[@PakatJames]

Believe me somewhere someone in the west very upset about this young man right now 😊

[@AbdiShakur-f1s]

Wgy

[@PakatJames]

@AbdiShakur-f1s Believe me these people don't wanna see Africans prosperity out of their control 😒.

[@hajjiayanle]

Mashalllah proud of you bro we rocking well here in msa kenya

[@rodneyngao6024]

Congrats young man keep going

[@abdulrahmanh5523]

You makung us proud young brother Somalis took over east aftican transit @ 1950’s and 1960’s 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@fauzyahmed6765]

Inteligent and well experiance his work be proud brother 🇸🇴🇸🇴

[@sharkashire4476]

Calankan alawaregeyso maxa waye

[@mohamedabdullahi5974]

@@sharkashire4476waa calanka 5 ta soomaali

[@dayazkinyua665]

He is a Kenyan- Somali ethnicity 🇰🇪

[@zakiawil3584]

​@@dayazkinyua665nah don't claim ma people now

[@garrewarrior]

Smart fellow, a good communicator, and an ethical individual

[@MarianAMusse]

Masha Allah great to see a young entrepreneurs contributing and creating opportunities in Africa.

[@ratedm90]

I wish him and his business/family the best of luck!

[@abdullahihurre9843]

This is really very inspiring idea. Please Abdalla samii continue your profitable business and keep going broader as you take the role of your family's footprints

[@adamjoreeyj5652]

young genius man good job brother

[@just_kian0]

As someone in logistics, this young man is a gem to his parents

[@soodalxiis4296]

We proud to be Africa 🌍 from somalia 🇸🇴

[@DRNLR]

Mashallah very eloquent and kind. May Allah bless you and shower you with baraka and keep you on the straight path. Ameen.

[@EmmanuelGakiza]

He sounds competent

[@hassanmahat280]

Great communication skills and well educated on matters procurement and logistics. He is ambitious as well. Ma Shaa Allah

[@abdifatahcheick5198]

Mshalah it’s all about effort from A to B generation to generation bravo wow ❤

[@FrankManAllday]

This guy's English and vocabulary are very impressive. He is very fluent.

[@paluwaskalolo2344]

English is not business 😅

[@FrankManAllday]

@paluwaskalolo2344 It's the language of business around the world, though. Sad but true.

[@MetaPhysical369]

All the best to this brother! He earned it so far, I expect nothing but bright future !

[@ibrahimjama9104]

Your English is really impressive, and your vocabulary is outstanding! You express yourself so clearly and eloquently masha allah mareekan kaa soo salaama 🇺🇸 Feel free to tweak it to match your style!

[@s.o.6544]

Abdalla masha Allah we are all proud of you. God bless you son.

[@abdimalikodowa1552]

Africa is proud to have greater experience in developing conducive business opportunities for younger people. Mother Africa rising.

[@YUSUFSAIDMUHIDINGATIBARU-d2m]

MashaAllah very well spoken and extremely articulate and intelligent may Allah keep blessing him and the company to greater heights of success especially with that passion in his voice for what he does Ameen Highly impressive MashaAllah Allahuma barik

[@abshir1974]

Smart young and well educated what he is doing keep the good job u doing

[@Hawd]

Proud of our people 🇸🇴

[@abdulkareema041]

Maashallah bro you elaborated it well may Almighty Allah assist you achieve your dreams

[@dixonmwaura5561]

Well spoken

[@joejose418]

Lubumbashi is proud of you 90% huge congratulations, we’re proud of you ❤from Bermuda 🇧🇲

[@Farm_With_Suhaib]

He is a man ✊ Proud of you bro, Keep it up, mnsha allah.

[@umarcali3111]

The heart of any business is human relationships. Whether employees or clients. His words seemed to touch on everyone engaged in the process

[@sofoniasdaniel5547]

Brilliant dude. Happy to see such young man.

[@mykemasai42]

The guy is polished and knows what he is doing big up bro shalom

[@ibizawavey8630]

shalom? lol

[@Ishmael191]

​@@ibizawavey8630 Shalom means peace . It's the equivalent for Salaam in Arabic

[@saraadam3941]

@@Ishmael191 not round here patna

[@mauriceukaegbu620]

Now, this is a good businessman.

[@MuruqMaaal]

As ur brother from Somali i am so glad that you made your way to your father foot step keep going 🙏🙏🙏 well said

[@MudaneChango]

So so Proud of you Brother such kind and intelligent young man ❤❤

[@Janno1]

Somali are very good business people Mansha Allah to our brother

[@ibrahimdiis4595]

Very well structured interview proper Entrepreneurial language. Love his eloquence and precision.

[@calacurrather9994]

He must he a Sijui. Impeccable English. All the best young man.

[@midnimoQaran79]

No he said he is from Somalia 🇸🇴 but there is no difference all Somalis except geographical location

[@hudaali4856]

Proud of you wallkay 👏

[@kosal855]

In Sha Allah you'll exceed that

[@ShuvanKafuwe]

Inspiring young man

[@beautiful1423]

Mashaallah Tabarakallah 😊Mohamud you are doing great.inshallah the sky is ur limit.keep soaring high ❤❤❤

[@Tactical5]

MashAllah Very inspiring journey

[@omaradamu8979]

Masha Allah brother Abdullah

[@Ahmedkhaiyr]

Abdallah Proud of you brother

[@mafriqaful]

This young man is going places.

[@alisalah9518]

Well done . My Allah protect you.

[@Omraan]

Ma Sha Allah Tabaarak Allah 👍🏽

[@barkhadhassan4378]

3rd generations Congratulations 1)Grandfather 2)Father 3)Son 4)Grandson (he is somali afterall) But he is a very well spoken and can be judged to be leading a large fleet due to his extensive knowledge of the regions, and also he is educated in his business that in the end I think this will just turn a hobby he loves n he will spend his time just growing his business empire

[@WaweruG]

Insightful and inspiring. Very humble gentleman.

[@saidogle2580]

Excelent understanding of thier business. His Parents must be proud of him.❤

[@josephnduati1214]

👏🏻👏🏻 Great job Abdalla!

[@Freedom20255]

This is what we are talking about! Generation wealth!❤

[@anthony-jt2mv]

How I wish I was as articulate as him 😮

[@omaradamu8979]

University

[@anthony-jt2mv]

@@omaradamu8979 nah... Just soft skills, I've seen guys from ivy league universities fumble so bad

[@John-w4o3l]

@@anthony-jt2mvread more or listen to audio books

[@abdia-lb2yx]

@@anthony-jt2mv At this level you must be reading a lot in your chosen subject and also producing a lot of written materials in your chosen subject. Then it flows as you speak in the beginning its all in your head then do a lot of meetings or presentations you will be polished like this gentlemen. Knowing your subject like the back of your hand makes you confident rest is practice because at the end of the day you can have the knowledge of the universe nobody knows what's in your head until you speak and speaking well is how you share your knowledge best. If you can't articulate your thoughts well nobody benefits even if you have the knowledge of the universe.

[@bugazi3037]

@@anthony-jt2mv university is hoax institution it’s all about patience and honesty customers love honest hustlers.

[@abdirahmanibrahim4443]

Mashalah brilliant somali generation family keep up brother ❤

[@MrEid-hp2xb]

May God bless our Noble brother. 🇸🇴

[@Nature-xe7lu]

Allahumma Barik The kid knows and understand his business inside out

[@aristideebila9864]

VERY SMART AND ELOQUENTE SPEAKER RESPECT TO YOU

[@mohanzahassan]

Abdullahi so proud of you brother keep going

[@abdikadirmohammed9979]

Congratulations to this young fella.

[@aisha665]

MAASHA ALLAH

[@Moumin.corner]

Very smart and business mindset woow masha allah

[@samadoonchannel4153]

Go forward my brother Abdalla

[@dheefsan]

Masha Allah well done brother ❤

[@jeffyfan9603]

Masha Allah smart man proud parents 🙏many 25yrs old Somali are doomed around world

[@idalahow]

Mashallah.....go ahead.

[@Muzawi]

Great job 🎉