@afikra - Twitter Account Stats
Published September 13, 2023
Account Summary
Name
afikra | عفكرة
Handle
Twitter ID
2758855014
Created on
2014-08-23
Bio
CULTIVATING CURIOSITY AROUND THE CULTURES & HISTORIES OF THE ARAB WORLD. 📍 Events in 30 locations globally 🎧 Daily afikra Podcast Episodes 🎓afikra Academy
Followers
8,678
Following
138
Tweets
2,798
Listed
50
Location
Global + Online
Verified
No
Followers Analysis
(based on followers sample)
Verified
Count
288
Percentage
3.76%
Protected
Count
1,357
Percentage
17.73%
Age
Average Account Age
8 years
Bios
Without Bio
1,847
With Bio
5,807
% With Bio
75.87%
% Without Bio
24.13%
Wordcloud of Bios
Top 10 Keywords in Bios
| Word | Frequency |
|---|---|
| phd | 356 |
| history | 235 |
| writer | 233 |
| views | 225 |
| student | 196 |
| journalist | 194 |
| middle | 194 |
| art | 188 |
| studies | 188 |
| east | 177 |
Top 10 Hashtags in Bios
| Hashtag | Frequency |
|---|---|
| #freepalestine | 37 |
| #mena | 17 |
| #bds | 10 |
| #middleeast | 10 |
| #lebanon | 10 |
| #palestine | 9 |
| #blacklivesmatter | 9 |
| #art | 8 |
| #syria | 8 |
| #culture | 7 |
Top 10 Followers by Follower Count
| Username | Followers Count | Friends Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| amrmsalama | 2,712,180 | 1,549 | 12,652 |
| f9oo | 1,901,619 | 1,011 | 31,909 |
| soledadobrien | 1,320,030 | 422,700 | 124,706 |
| ulil | 810,901 | 8,641 | 149,491 |
| FayrouzKarawya | 776,931 | 1,060 | 13,756 |
| lapatina_ | 626,542 | 593 | 4,213 |
| abusulayman | 580,003 | 5,080 | 177,427 |
| SultanAlQassemi | 485,018 | 6,351 | 117,381 |
| Dima_Khatib | 383,931 | 2,939 | 128,976 |
| Rawaak | 361,993 | 2,089 | 38,370 |
Top 10 Followers by Following Count
| Username | Friends Count | Followers Count | Tweet Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| soledadobrien | 422,700 | 1,320,030 | 124,706 |
| robtswthrayguns | 285,640 | 259,722 | 86,078 |
| shomaristone | 171,876 | 231,631 | 27,675 |
| laurentbaheux | 140,206 | 247,834 | 23,175 |
| Dr_Rafizadeh | 125,836 | 122,356 | 9,932 |
| madverse | 116,300 | 133,066 | 1,741 |
| ChrisMattCook | 114,787 | 115,187 | 1,650 |
| bdnews24 | 98,671 | 223,129 | 1,322,408 |
| GoodpodsHQ | 95,872 | 94,669 | 9,861 |
| HayekMG | 51,340 | 223,581 | 17,020 |
Top 10 Followers by Tweet Count
| Username | Tweets Count | Followers Count | Friends Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| bdnews24 | 1,322,408 | 223,129 | 98,671 |
| iamrana | 457,902 | 123,609 | 2,382 |
| IMcMillan | 416,289 | 63,312 | 21,954 |
| ReSinanian | 384,684 | 525 | 4,057 |
| GeromanAT | 368,649 | 86,331 | 2,298 |
| dukana2 | 334,076 | 14,715 | 13,328 |
| cairowire | 331,431 | 34,548 | 4,006 |
| PhD_Q8i | 317,118 | 22,596 | 13,233 |
| Cairo67Unedited | 250,008 | 60,107 | 735 |
| morgana_alybaba | 247,943 | 1,871 | 2,978 |
Top 10 Followers by Listed Count
| Username | Listed Count | Friends Count | Followers Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| soledadobrien | 10,592 | 422,700 | 1,320,030 |
| lapatina_ | 6,858 | 593 | 626,542 |
| SultanAlQassemi | 4,626 | 6,351 | 485,018 |
| bencnn | 3,730 | 2,621 | 120,135 |
| Dima_Khatib | 3,237 | 2,939 | 383,931 |
| shadihamid | 3,219 | 4,746 | 148,341 |
| laurentbaheux | 2,626 | 140,206 | 247,834 |
| KarlreMarks | 2,204 | 1,173 | 195,638 |
| typedirectors | 2,135 | 3,652 | 65,729 |
| KimGhattas | 1,952 | 2,995 | 88,741 |
Tweets Analysis
Total Tweets Analysed
500
Earliest Tweet
2022-11-29
Latest Tweet
2023-04-11
Tweets Covering
132 days
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
6
1% of total
Number of Original tweets
474
94% of total
Number of tweets that were Quotes
0
0% of total
Number of tweets that were Replies
20
4% of total
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
167
33% of total
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
113
22% of total
Top Tweets by Retweet Count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1601562664932712448 | Umm Kulthoum paid a visit to Fairouz’s hotel after she heard that the singer would be hosting a concert in Cairo. They exchanged greetings and compliments and talked about how … | 192 |
| 1626522286021910529 | The word "Jasmine" comes from the Persian ya'smeen, meaning "a gift from God." Damascus—Syria's capital city—has earned its nickname as "the City of Jasmines," with walls and parks blanketed in … | 49 |
| 1607723278948261889 | The Palace of Buqshan was built in 1955 and was untouched for nearly 40 years until it was renovated in the early 2000s. This Yemeni building is very well known … | 45 |
| 1605292377694154752 | This painting that depicts a human and cow date back to 3,500-2,500 B.C! They can be found on the Laas Geel cave formations on the rural outskirts of Hargeisa, Somaliland. … | 43 |
| 1628470493035503621 | Cola came to Kuwait from Europe and the US in the early 1900s, became a national drink during the 1970s boom, and was restricted during the 1990 Gulf War. This … | 40 |
| 1610728348879130625 | Iftah Ya Simsim premiered in Kuwait on September 14, 1979, and was broadcast in 22 Arabic-speaking countries, running until June 23, 1989. In the interview with Naila Farouky told us … | 33 |
| 1625427332327432192 | Cinema Odeon was located in Cairo’s old downtown theatre district. It was specialized in Russian and Italian films in the early 1950s. The center of the façade features finishes in … | 30 |
| 1614351966188060675 | Portrait of Taos Amrouche - the Algerian singer and first Algerian woman to publish a novel - dressed in traditional white Djellaba, Kabyle jewelry and a chaoui necklace with a … | 29 |
| 1639235995752341507 | Did you know that the Arab world has a rich history of journalism that dates back centuries? The first newspaper in the region, "الوقائع المصرية," was published in Egypt in … | 25 |
| 1633364563373481987 | 🎧️ WED: Iconic Palestinian Artist @suleimanmanso13 has spent a lifetime inspiring people all over the world with the power of his art. You don't want to miss this conversation. EPISODE … | 24 |
Top Reply Tweets
| ID | Text | Reply count |
|---|---|---|
| 1625213390611161089 | The Four Seasons or "الفصول الأربعة" is a Syrian social drama about the daily life of a Damascene family and its members. Produced between 1999–2002, it was beloved by audiences … | 19 |
| 1617462567420719104 | 🎧️ MONDAY: Professor George Saliba talks about works of Muslim astronomers and scholars and how they shape modern-day science. Live at https://t.co/lFEqckf8a4 #afikra #afikraConversations #Islam #IslamicScience #podcast https://t.co/ZFkP1DoDzm | 8 |
| 1617924112650850304 | Can you guess what language the word شطرنج comes from? Also do you know the story of where the phrase "Check Mate" came from? #chess #language #arabic https://t.co/1HZ7D4N4hf | 7 |
| 1621945594406109187 | Kleicha is a traditional Iraqi crumbly dough swirl filled with dates. These Iraqi date cookies are similar to ma’moul as they are made with white flour, butter, and yeast. Have … | 7 |
| 1600883371067965441 | Can you guess what these iconic structures from the 1970s do? Comment below with the country and guess the purpose. https://t.co/V78nYgNoMi | 6 |
| 1638888698673778688 | What do you call an orange in Arabic? 🍊🤔 Is it برتقال (burtuqal), Shamouti, or something else? Let us know in the comments! #Arabic #language #orange” https://t.co/uu9UYeBpW5 | 6 |
| 1605292377694154752 | This painting that depicts a human and cow date back to 3,500-2,500 B.C! They can be found on the Laas Geel cave formations on the rural outskirts of Hargeisa, Somaliland. … | 5 |
| 1602287545806737408 | There are so many names for the pipe that she is smoking. What do you call it (and where are you from)? https://t.co/kJYLnMAsxE | 5 |
| 1617145427014389762 | 🌳 Can you guess where this beautiful village is? https://t.co/mdvg9plFV4 | 4 |
| 1633729538550300672 | During the Intifada, there was a movement to only use Palestinian products. So, Sliman Mansour responded by using the earth's soil to make art as a form of resistance. https://t.co/CSHCkNwvd0 | 4 |
Top Quote Tweets
| ID | Text | Quote count |
|---|---|---|
| 1601562664932712448 | Umm Kulthoum paid a visit to Fairouz’s hotel after she heard that the singer would be hosting a concert in Cairo. They exchanged greetings and compliments and talked about how … | 48 |
| 1620830479388741658 | Samoon (صمون) is a traditional Iraqi flatbread that is baked in stone ovens. It is garnished with sesame seeds and can be enjoyed with a variety of Iraqi food such … | 20 |
| 1625213390611161089 | The Four Seasons or "الفصول الأربعة" is a Syrian social drama about the daily life of a Damascene family and its members. Produced between 1999–2002, it was beloved by audiences … | 12 |
| 1628364674621136896 | Makdous is a traditional Middle Eastern dish consisting of small eggplants stuffed with a mixture of walnuts, garlic, and spices. This appetizer is typically pickled in olive oil, giving it … | 12 |
| 1621945594406109187 | Kleicha is a traditional Iraqi crumbly dough swirl filled with dates. These Iraqi date cookies are similar to ma’moul as they are made with white flour, butter, and yeast. Have … | 11 |
| 1632826028690210816 | Atayef with ashta is a delicious Middle Eastern dessert that is typically served during Ramadan. It is famous in Lebanon. The dish consists of small, pancake-like pastries that are filled … | 7 |
| 1628470493035503621 | Cola came to Kuwait from Europe and the US in the early 1900s, became a national drink during the 1970s boom, and was restricted during the 1990 Gulf War. This … | 4 |
| 1633166074320687104 | Meet our Boston presenters! Bring some snacks and come meet the afikra community while enjoying some amazing presentations with us 😄 Don't forget to RSVP: https://t.co/dwE0pZrUAk https://t.co/oxceL2t5K9 | 4 |
| 1615416398729052160 | Anyone else remember the Iraqi Superman with a moustache 🥸 and instead of an S on his chest he had a خ (for خارق)? #comics #superman #iraq https://t.co/QRB6UEaEDq | 3 |
| 1629013462302044163 | 🎧️ FRIDAY: Dina Rizk Khoury shares her views about the Ottoman Empire's interactions with the British and French and clothing and laws were used to maintain control, which led to … | 3 |
Top Tweets by Like Count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1601562664932712448 | Umm Kulthoum paid a visit to Fairouz’s hotel after she heard that the singer would be hosting a concert in Cairo. They exchanged greetings and compliments and talked about how … | 1,457 |
| 1625213390611161089 | The Four Seasons or "الفصول الأربعة" is a Syrian social drama about the daily life of a Damascene family and its members. Produced between 1999–2002, it was beloved by audiences … | 308 |
| 1626522286021910529 | The word "Jasmine" comes from the Persian ya'smeen, meaning "a gift from God." Damascus—Syria's capital city—has earned its nickname as "the City of Jasmines," with walls and parks blanketed in … | 285 |
| 1607723278948261889 | The Palace of Buqshan was built in 1955 and was untouched for nearly 40 years until it was renovated in the early 2000s. This Yemeni building is very well known … | 259 |
| 1625427332327432192 | Cinema Odeon was located in Cairo’s old downtown theatre district. It was specialized in Russian and Italian films in the early 1950s. The center of the façade features finishes in … | 215 |
| 1628470493035503621 | Cola came to Kuwait from Europe and the US in the early 1900s, became a national drink during the 1970s boom, and was restricted during the 1990 Gulf War. This … | 206 |
| 1621945594406109187 | Kleicha is a traditional Iraqi crumbly dough swirl filled with dates. These Iraqi date cookies are similar to ma’moul as they are made with white flour, butter, and yeast. Have … | 155 |
| 1610728348879130625 | Iftah Ya Simsim premiered in Kuwait on September 14, 1979, and was broadcast in 22 Arabic-speaking countries, running until June 23, 1989. In the interview with Naila Farouky told us … | 125 |
| 1614351966188060675 | Portrait of Taos Amrouche - the Algerian singer and first Algerian woman to publish a novel - dressed in traditional white Djellaba, Kabyle jewelry and a chaoui necklace with a … | 116 |
| 1620830479388741658 | Samoon (صمون) is a traditional Iraqi flatbread that is baked in stone ovens. It is garnished with sesame seeds and can be enjoyed with a variety of Iraqi food such … | 113 |
Languages Used
Top Hashtags
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #afikrapodcast | 23 |
| #afikra | 15 |
| #afikraconversations | 15 |
| #podcast | 14 |
| #art | 8 |
| #palestine | 8 |
| #food | 7 |
| #iraq | 7 |
| #music | 6 |
| #matbakh | 6 |
Top Mentions
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| @amindora | 5 |
| @khttnet | 5 |
| @vanessapaloma | 5 |
| @amrmsalama | 5 |
| @nadir_nahdi | 4 |
| @philipjuma | 4 |
| @khaledbarakeh | 4 |
| @assil_reem | 4 |
| @ghandour_ag | 4 |
| @karimhaidarchef | 4 |
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emoji Analysis
Emojis Used
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 📷 | 79 | camera |
| 📸 | 65 | camera_with_flash |
| 👉 | 37 | backhand_index_pointing_right |
| 🎧 | 26 | headphone |
| 📅 | 15 | calendar |
| ▶️ | 13 | play_button |
| 💭 | 13 | thought_balloon |
| 🍉 | 10 | watermelon |
| ❤️ | 8 | red_heart |
| 📚 | 7 | books |
Emoji Groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Objects | 227 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 50 |
| People & Body | 48 |
| Food & Drink | 24 |
| Symbols | 15 |
| Activities | 14 |
| Travel & Places | 11 |
| Flags | 6 |
| Animals & Nature | 2 |
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