Amr Diab, the best-selling artist in the Middle East, is moving exclusively to Anghami, the Abu Dhabi-based music streaming service.
Anghami announced on Thursday an exclusive partnership that will see the Arab singer’s entire Nay Label audio and video catalog and future releases available only on its platform.
Diab, the most streamed Arab singer across the world, is Anghami’s No 1 artist, with close to 1 billion streams.
This strategic move will now allow fans to enjoy Amr Diab’s extensive collection of own label hits as well as future albums and music videos, exclusively on Anghami, at no charge, a statement said.
The announcement comes just weeks after Anghami’s historic listing on the US Nasdaq Stock Market, in which it became the first Arab tech company to become a publicly traded company.
With the acquisition of Nay’s existing repertoire, as well as all of Amr Diab’s upcoming releases, Anghami said it will strengthen its position as the ultimate destination for lovers of the megastar.
Diab said: “I am very excited about this new venture, which will allow me to better connect with my fans and reach new music lovers around the world. I chose Anghami because it’s a local platform that has made it internationally and is proudly showcasing Arab culture to the world.
“This partnership doesn’t stop here – it is the beginning of a much bigger strategic collaboration with Anghami; together we will make some noise,” he added.
Eddy Maroun, co-founder and CEO of Anghami, said: “We are committed to providing the best and unique experience to our users and to supporting the local creator community to unlock its full potential, allowing Arabic content to reach the world. We will continue to invest in original and exclusive content.”
Amr Diab has achieved wide acclaim by creating a style that has been termed ‘Mediterranean music’ due to its blend of Western and Egyptian rhythms.
Diab became the first Egyptian and Middle Eastern performer to have a number one hit on the Billboard World Albums Charts.
Launched in 2012, Anghami has the largest catalogue comprising 72 million songs and licensed content from leading Arabic labels, independent artists, and distributors, available for 75 million registered users.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Anghami has offices in Beirut, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh and operates in 16 countries across MENA and has recently expanded into the US and Canada, with Europe in the pipeline.
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