Carter Efe, a Nigerian content creator and musician, has become the most-followed streamer on Twitch in Africa, surpassing fellow Nigerian creator Adesokan Emmanuel, also known as Shank Comics. This development follows a highly successful livestream on the platform featuring Afrobeats star Davido.
As of the latest available data, Efe has amassed over 405,000 followers on Twitch, significantly exceeding Shank Comics’ current count of around 233,000 followers. This surge in followers for Efe is directly attributed to his recent high-profile Twitch session with Davido, which drew a substantial audience and sparked widespread interest in his channel.
The livestream, which took place on Wednesday, not only boosted Efe’s follower count but also set new records for Davido. The session became the most-watched Twitch livestream in Africa, with approximately 83,000 viewers, and marked Davido as the first African streamer to surpass 20,000 subscribers on the platform.
During the livestream, Davido connected Efe with several notable figures, including his wife and nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest. The stream also featured a call to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy and a surprise appearance by Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, adding a sporting dimension to the broadcast. Another highlight of the stream was a surprise visit from fellow content creator Enzo, who playfully challenged Efe to a boxing match to demonstrate his loyalty to Davido’s 30BG fan base. This moment quickly gained traction on social media, generating widespread reactions.
Efe’s rapid growth on Twitch, gaining roughly 160,000 new followers within four days, underscores the significant impact of collaborations and high-profile events on platform engagement. The success of this livestream also highlights the expanding influence of African creators on global streaming platforms, paving the way for further collaborations and milestones in the digital entertainment space. With this new record, Efe and Davido have cemented their positions as leading figures in Africa’s burgeoning digital content creation scene, setting the stage for future endeavors that could further elevate the continent’s presence in the global streaming community.