Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has been temporarily suspended from Twitch, just days after achieving a milestone with a viral livestream featuring Afrobeats superstar Davido. The December 17, 2025, broadcast garnered significant global attention, catapulting Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, with over 405,000 followers, making him the continent’s most-followed streamer on the platform.
On Monday, Carter Efe announced that Twitch had imposed a four-month suspension on his account, citing breaches of its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. However, the platform did not provide specific details on the violations that led to the suspension. This setback comes shortly after Carter Efe surpassed several well-known Nigerian streamers, including Shank Comics, and delivered one of Twitch’s most-viewed livestreams in collaboration with Davido.
Following the news, fans took to social media to express their support for Carter Efe, praising him as a “joy giver” and urging Twitch to review and potentially reverse the suspension. Online discussions suggest that the ban may have resulted from mass reporting related to comments or behavior during the livestream. Claims that Carter Efe was also banned from other digital platforms were later disproven.
Carter Efe’s suspension has left many of his followers disappointed, particularly as it occurs during the festive period. Supporters are hoping for a swift and positive resolution. The situation highlights the importance of adhering to community guidelines and terms of service on social media platforms. As the case unfolds, fans and followers of Carter Efe await further developments, hoping for his return to the platform.
The temporary suspension of Carter Efe’s Twitch account serves as a reminder of the platform’s efforts to maintain a safe and respectful community for all users. With the rise of Afrikaans and Nigerian content creators on global platforms, the incident underscores the need for creators to be aware of and comply with community standards. As the festive season continues, fans of Carter Efe and Afrobeats music await further updates on the situation, hoping for a resolution that will allow the comedian to return to streaming and entertaining his audience.
