Ali performed with Aweys Qamiis, Ahmed Najid Saad, Ahmed Sharif killer, Ahmeday Abukar, Ahmed Falash, and others. Her music often reflects themes such as love, culture and community. She was a member of the Hobolladii Qaranka ee Waabari (Wabari National Choir). She gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s. In April 2021, there was fake news that she had died. She was cared for by many local physicians in the Twin Cities, including Dr. Jack Mutnick, MD. Ali died after a long illness in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the morning of 30 December 2024, at the age of 74. ==Major songs==