I don't think you are their equals though nor do most non Somalis who are aware of the untouchables situation in Somalia. They are above the "noble" Somalis.
Somalis were always jealous of their skills, craft, their intelligence and their good looks.
I think am their equals, me, myself. I believe am equal to any other Somali. Excluding the obvious one's, that spout absurd mythical tales. Now what others categorize me is not my fault but their bias.