Xix, operating under the handle @sosf_00 and apparently known by the name Yousef Al-Dhahabi based on recurring hashtag use, is an Iraqi content creator active in the Baghdad–Baquba corridor.
Total Followers +0.4%
755K
Across Instagram, YouTube
Primary Platform
51K followers · 7% of audience
Engagement
1.4%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Mid
Est. $1K–$2.5K / IG post
| Window | YouTube | Combined | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 7 days | -35 -0.1% | +986 +0.1% | +0 +0.0% | +951 |
| Last 30 days | -142 -0.3% | +3K +0.4% | +0 +0.0% | +3K |
| Last 90 days | -637 -1.3% | +9K +1.3% | +0 +0.0% | +8K |
| Last 365 days | -637 -1.3% | +9K +1.3% | +0 +0.0% | +8K |
Daily follower snapshots from CreatorDB's longitudinal index.
Xix, operating under the handle @sosf_00 and apparently known by the name Yousef Al-Dhahabi based on recurring hashtag use, is an Iraqi content creator active in the Baghdad–Baquba corridor. Self-classified as an artist on Instagram, their output blends hand-drawn portraits of followers, Iraqi cultural observations, and gaming content — with YouTube topic data pointing toward FPS and battle-royale formats alongside travel and lifestyle material. The Arabic motto anchoring both platforms — roughly translated as 'what the mind can believe, we can achieve' — lends a motivational undertone to what is otherwise a casual, personality-driven feed. Their larger subscriber base sits on YouTube, while Instagram functions as a higher-frequency, direct-engagement layer.
The audience is heavily concentrated in Iraq, with secondary reach into Egypt and Saudi Arabia, positioning Xix as a domestic Iraqi voice rather than a broadly pan-Arab one. The demographic skews young — predominantly 18-to-34 — with a slight female majority, a profile that aligns naturally with lifestyle, consumer goods, and entertainment advertisers operating in the Iraqi market. No prominent brand partnerships are currently visible, suggesting commercial activity is still at an exploratory stage. As the Iraqi creator economy continues to formalize, mid-tier accounts with this level of domestic audience concentration and a footprint across both short-form art content and gaming stand to attract increasing interest from regionally focused brands.
Xix reaches an audience concentrated in IRQ primarily through Instagram, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories. As an entertainment creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. With no brand deals logged yet, they read as an available, category-aligned partner for advertisers building early presence in the space. Engagement on Instagram runs around 1.4%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. The channel's mix of long-form YouTube integrations and Instagram Reels and Stories lets a sponsor choose between short awareness placements and longer, more detailed integrations. Because the audience follows entertainment content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For IRQ-focused brands in entertainment and related categories, Xix offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.
Benchmark estimates for a creator at Xix's tier (Mid, 755K combined followers, IRQ). Pulled from CreatorDB's category benchmarks.
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Yes, drawing portraits of individual followers is one of Xix's most distinctive content habits — he has shared posts captioned 'رسمت احد المتابعين' ('I drew one of the followers'), which fans respond to enthusiastically. This personal touch reinforces his identity as a visual artist and sets him apart from other Iraqi creators in his tier.
Xix regularly uses the hashtag كورنيش_بعقوبة — referring to the Corniche of Baquba, a well-known landmark in Diyala province — pointing to a strong personal connection to that city. The vast majority of his audience is also based in Iraq, and his content is deeply rooted in local culture and everyday Iraqi life.
The phrase translates to 'What the mind can believe, we can achieve' — a motivational line Xix uses across both his Instagram and YouTube bios as a kind of personal manifesto. It sets the inspirational tone behind his identity as an artist and creator from Iraq.
يوسف_الذهبي (Youssef Al-Dhahabi, meaning 'Youssef the Golden') appears among Xix's top hashtags, and it is common practice for Arab creators to hashtag their real names to improve search discoverability. This strongly suggests it is his given name, though he is primarily known online by the handle Xix or @sosf_00.
Yes, while Xix is categorized as an artist on Instagram, his YouTube channel covers a noticeably different range of content including FPS, battle royale, and gaming montage videos. This makes him a hybrid creator whose YouTube output diverges significantly from the art and cultural commentary he posts on Instagram.
The phrase means 'the invention or ingenuity of the Iraqi people,' and Xix uses it as a recurring content theme celebrating clever, funny, or impressive things associated with Iraqi culture and daily life. These posts tend to generate strong reactions from his heavily Iraqi fanbase, mixing cultural pride with humor.
Xix's YouTube channel has grown to well over 700,000 subscribers — dramatically larger than his Instagram following — likely because gaming and travel content on YouTube attracts broad audiences through search and recommendations. His Instagram, while smaller in raw numbers, appears to be where he posts most consistently and engages most directly with fans through art and commentary.
Yes, posts like 'هل هذه موطة' ('Is this a fashion trend?') show that Xix regularly weighs in on local trends and cultural observations alongside his art content. This social commentary angle gives his feed a broader lifestyle feel that resonates with his young, predominantly Iraqi audience.
Xix is an Iraqi creator, and the overwhelming majority of his audience is also based in Iraq. He creates content entirely in Arabic and frequently references Iraqi landmarks, culture, and everyday life, making him one of the more recognizable Mid-tier Iraqi creators on Instagram and YouTube.
Yes, Xix posts exclusively in Arabic across both Instagram and YouTube. His audience is concentrated in Iraq, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, making him a distinctly Arab regional creator with content that is not aimed at international or non-Arabic-speaking markets.
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