Abu Dhabi, UAE – 28 November 2024 – Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH), the leading music and entertainment audio streaming platform in the MENA region, has unveiled its highly anticipated annual End of Year campaign, #2024inMusic. The campaign introduces official 2024 Music Charts and showcases exclusive personalized recaps, providing users with unique insights on their musical journey and highlighting artists’ stats and data.
This year, Anghami is celebrating more than just numbers – it’s celebrating the heart and soul of music. Each song tells a story, reflecting emotions, memories, and moments that define us. Through this campaign, Anghami invites listeners to rediscover the soundtrack of their year, uncovering hidden gems, revisiting timeless hits, and embracing the music that has been by their side through every mood and milestone.
Artists are the heart of this journey too. They gain deeper insights into their music’s impact, discovering how their songs resonate with their fans and connect across the region (and globally!). With access to valuable insights – like top-streamed songs, total streams, follower growth, and fan favorites – they can connect and build stronger bonds with their audiences. This campaign is more than a look back – it’s a celebration of the emotional connection between music, artists, and their fans. It is also about cherishing the moments made and looking forward to music and melodies that are yet to come in the new year. An extra layer of engagement to the overall music experience on our platform.
The official 2024 in Music Charts highlights impressive trends across both Arabic and International music scenes. Regional icons Amr Diab, Ramy Sabry, and Elissa once again dominate the Arabic charts, shaping the sound of the region. Meanwhile, globally renowned artists such as Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd lead the International charts, showcasing Anghami’s diverse catalog and the wide-ranging tastes of its vibrant user base.
Amr Diab has held the title of Anghami’s top artist for 7 consecutive years, boasting an impressive record of 2.4 billion streams. In addition, a key trend in 2024 was the return of albums, with Amr Diab’s “Makanak” album alone amassing 232 million streams. Other artists like Ramy Sabry, Elissa, Angham, Abdel Majeed Abdallah, and Marilyne Naaman also captivated listeners with their remarkable albums. On the global stage, icons like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish made waves with some of the year’s most-streamed releases.
In terms of genres, this year three stood out with impressive growth. Afro House saw a massive 250% increase in streams, with Adam Port leading the way. His track ‘Move‘ became the most streamed international song, with almost 6 million streams. Hip-hop made a triumphant return to the spotlight, largely due to the one-month-long Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake feud, driving 6.5 million streams between the two artists. Egyptian Pop, meanwhile, saw a 20% boost in streams, marking a major milestone for the genre this year.
2024 was a year of incredible growth for both breakthrough artists and timeless hits. Ilmond saw a 25% increase in streams, Maryline Naaman skyrocketed by a 330% increase, and Sabrina Carpenter’s streams surged an impressive 540%. As for Tul8te, he was able to reach 50M streams in 2024 only.
Meanwhile, classic tracks experienced a revival. Sherine Abdel Wahab’s ‘Kalam Eineh‘ (2018), ‘Al Watar Al Hassas‘ (2018), and ‘Sabry Alil’ (2003) gained traction, while Coldplay’s tracks re-entered the Top 100 Int’l Songs following their UAE concert hype. Wael Jassar’s ‘Zorouf M3adany‘ (2015) and Amr Diab’s ‘Tamally Maak‘ (2000) also made it to the Top 100 of 2024, alongside Bahaa Sultan’s ‘Ana Ghaltan,’ (2022) which continued trending since its release.
Anghami’s 2024 user statistics, on the other hand, reveal impressive engagement, with listeners streaming music for an astounding 23.4 billion minutes this year.
Salam Kmeid, Head of Content Marketing at Anghami, shared: “At Anghami, we take immense pride in being the voice of the Arab world and the MENA region, celebrating both our artists and users. The 2024 in Music campaign reflects our mission to honor local talent, amplify their achievements, and create personalized journeys that connect every listener to the rich and diverse sound of our region.”
#2024inMusic continues to resonate with audiences and make waves, providing users and artists alike with meaningful insights and results. It reaffirms Anghami’s commitment to leading the music streaming experience in the MENA region.
Discover your 2024 in Music here: https://2023inmusic.anghami.com/
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Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH):
Anghami is the leading multi-media technology streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of exclusive premium video, music, podcasts, live entertainment, audio services and more. Since its launch in 2012, Anghami has led the way as the first music streaming platform to digitize MENA’s music catalog, reshaping the region’s entertainment landscape. In a strategic move in April 2024, Anghami joined forces with OSN+, a leading video streaming platform, forming a digital entertainment powerhouse. This pivotal transaction strengthened Anghami’s position as a go-to destination, boasting an extensive library of over 18,000 hours of premium video, including exclusive HBO content, alongside 100+ million Arabic and International songs and podcasts. With a user base exceeding 120 million registered users and 2.5 million paid subscribers, Anghami has partnered with 47 telcos across MENA, facilitating customer acquisition and subscription payment, in addition to establishing relationships with major film studios, entertainment giants, and music labels, both regional and international. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Anghami operates in 16 countries across MENA, with offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh.
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