Abu Dhabi, UAE – 23 June 2023 – We all have that one song that deeply resonates with us, a tune that give us comfort when we feel down, or a track that we vibe to on repeat when we’re on a trip jamming with friends. In a community of millions of music lovers & more than 100M songs, there is always a unique song for every person.
For the second year in a row, Anghami, the leading music and entertainment streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has returned with the highly anticipated second edition of its annual Thumb Race competition, set to thrill music lovers in celebration of World Music Day on June 21.
Following the resounding success of last year’s campaign, users in the region have eagerly awaited the exciting comeback of the Thumb Race. The campaign has returned with a refined and expanded Thumb Race edition, tailored to users’ preferences and listening habits. More than 45,000 users raced to claim their songs within the very first hours of the launch and 20 songs got claimed within the first second.
Thumb Race allows music lovers and fans to race through Anghami’s vast catalog where they could select their favorite song, claim it quickly before anyone and get featured with this song everywhere on Anghami until December 31, 2023.
In this years’ edition, Anghami Gold members were granted an exclusive advantage, gaining early access to claim their favorite songs one hour before other users. This addition led to an incredible response, with 24% of Gold members securing their favorite tracks within the first 24 hours of the campaign’s launch.
The buzz around the campaign took social media by a storm, from viral tweets to popular stories, users expressed their excitement in claiming their songs, and others shared their disappointment in not being the first to claim theirs. A user tweeted: “Claimed my favorite song in Anghami’s Thumb Race, it’s mine now nobody’s allowed to stream it anymore sorry”. Another user, faced with the challenging decision of choosing a song, humorously tweeted: “Choosing my major was easier than choosing what song I want to claim on Anghami”. Furthermore, and in a true statement of competitiveness and dedication, a user went above and beyond by creating 26 different accounts to claim all their 26 favorite songs.
Anghami’s Thumb Race has also rallied fans to support their favorite artists. Nearly 19 artists, including iconic names such as The Weeknd, Wegz, Marwan Moussa, and many more, have witnessed every single song for them being claimed.
The annual Thumb Race campaign has become an event that users eagerly anticipate, a race that inspires users to explore their favorite songs, encouraging connections between fans who share a mutual love for common artists. This year, music fans witnessed an enhanced experience, further solidifying Anghami’s position as the unrivaled leader in the music streaming scene of the MENA region.
Haven’t claimed your song yet? Check out if your favorite track is still available and claim it as yours to become a champ on Anghami: Landing.anghami.com/thumbrace
