afikra - عفكرة
afikra - عفكرة (@afikra), a US-registered channel that covers Arab history, culture and intellectual life, with about 43,700 subscribers and a median of roughly 1,400 views per video. It uploads about one long-form video a week, and sponsored integrations are rated at $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, roughly $30 to $50 per video. Interviews with scholars, artists and chefs are its distinctive format.
Scholarly Arab culture audience with 43,700 subscribers and steady weekly uploads
- Median view count of about 1,400 per video across roughly 50 uploads in 90 days
- Top recent interview reached over 18,000 views, showing a long-tail watch pattern
- Long-form, under-60-minute interviews suit brands wanting context-rich placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- long-form interviews, short clips from interviews, documentary-style explainers
- Tone
- scholarly, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 30 to 60 minutes for interviews, with short clips under 3 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel description links a membership page and afikra's own podcast network rather than brand partners.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Videos discuss colonialism, sanctions and human rights in the Arab world, such as 'US Destruction of Iraq's Healthcare System', which is political but not graphic.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Emerging from theatrical roots in the early 1970s, legendary · 1.1k views
▶A childhood soundtracked by Oum Kalthoum on long road trips · 881 views
▶Gnawa, Hip Hop & Nass El Ghiwane | Choreographer Fouad Bouss · 10k viewsLast three uploads, latest 4 days ago.
afikra | عفكرة is a movement to reframe the Arab world by promoting intellectual curiosity and exploring the region's histories and cultures – past, present and future. 📍 Events in 40+ locations worldwide http://afikra.com/chapters 🎧 The afikra Podcast Network: http://afikra.com/podcasts ⚡ Support our work: https://www.afikra.com/membership 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afikra_ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afikra.official 🔗 Twitter: https://twitter.com/afikra
About afikra - عفكرة
afikra - عفكرة (@afikra) is a US-registered YouTube channel that presents interviews, explainers and clips on Arab history, art, food and intellectual life. With about 43,700 subscribers and roughly 1,400 median views per video, it publishes around one long-form video a week, mostly in English with a few Arabic-language clips. Its content centers on academics, artists and chefs discussing topics such as Lebanese photography, Arabic poetry and Aleppo cuisine.
The audience is estimated, not measured, to be educated and culturally engaged, with a mix of diaspora viewers and English-speaking readers of Middle Eastern history. Viewers likely arrive through search and recommendations for specific topics rather than through a fixed viewing schedule. Commercial intent is low, and no brand sponsorships were found in recent uploads.
Brands considering a sponsored video can expect a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, which works out to roughly $30 to $50 per video. That is above the $10 to $30 CPM typical of paid ads, so the value lies in audience fit rather than raw reach. Cultural institutions, publishers and heritage brands with a context-driven message should book this channel.
Written from afikra - عفكرة's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. afikra - عفكرة can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about afikra
How much does afikra - عفكرة charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 1,400 views and the standard long-form rate, a sponsored integration is estimated at roughly $30 to $50 per video. Exact pricing depends on the format and the brief. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does afikra - عفكرة post about on YouTube?
The channel posts long-form interviews and short clips about Arab history, culture, arts, food and politics. Guests include historians, artists and chefs, and the videos are mostly in English with some Arabic. Uploads arrive about once a week.
How do I contact afikra - عفكرة for a brand deal?
Contact details for afikra - عفكرة unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. This channel is not currently boosted, so it cannot be booked directly through Starbooked, but you can use the unlocked contact to reach the team.
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