Abdi began her career at Homeboyz Radio. As a junior presenter, she would fill in as a senior host when necessary. Later, she was given a Saturday night show.[2][3]
Chris Kirubi spotted Abdi and offered her a job as the presenter of 98.4 Capital FM's Hits not Homework.[2] Abdi hosted the show for five years before she quit.[4] She also hosted the morning show Capital In The Morning alongside Fareed Khimani.[3] In 2020, she left 98.4 Capital FM.[5]
Abdi has also worked for K24. However, she quit hosting K24's Alfajiri Show in 2017, after a two-year stint.[6]
Abdi has emceed Maisha Magic East's Turn Up with DJ Joe Mfalme.[1] In November 2017, she began[7] hosting NTV's The Trend as a permanent replacement to Larry Madowo.[8][9] In the September 5, 2025, episode of The Trend, she announced her departure from the show and NTV.[10]
In 2020, Abdi co-hosted the seventh edition[11][12] of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award ceremony alongside IK Osakioduwa in Lagos, Nigeria.[13][14][15]
Abdi is a singer and has sung for artists such as Jay A and Octopizzo.[16] However, she left the music scene due to, she said in an interview with Switch TV Kenya, "the bribing you had to do", the pay, and the costs of making music.[16]
Abdi has also been involved in humanitarian work, as a UNHCR High-level influencer for the agency's LuQuLuQu campaign.[17]
