Zina Mahjoub

Zina Mahjoub 'الثعبان' (literally translated to The Snake) (October 5, 1933 – May 28, 1957) was a Sudanese poet and songwriter during the early 20th century. She also became the celebrated poet Rashad Hashim's mistress and long-time muse, inspiring his famous poem The One Who Makes The Sun Shine.

Mahjoub died on May 28, 1957 while giving birth to her third child.

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