Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed entertainment creator on Twitch after record …

Photo by Kadyn Pierce / Unsplash Twitch is no longer just a gamer’s playground, especially in Africa. In December 2025, Nigerian entertainer Carter Efe became the continent’s most-followed entertainment-focused Twitch streamer, crossing a verified 422,000 followers. The milestone followed a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido, a moment that drew massive attention both on Twitch and across social media. The achievement marks a shift in how Twitch is being used on the continent. Once dominated almost entirely by gaming creators, the platform is increasingly becoming a space for comedy, music, lifestyle content, and live cultural moments. How did Carter Efe become Africa’s biggest entertainment streamer on Twitch? The turning point came on December 17, 2025. Carter Efe’s livestream with Davido peaked at 83,000 concurrent viewers, setting a new record for an African Twitch stream. The buzz didn’t fade when the stream ended. Clips circulated widely, driving new followers and subscriptions to his channel in the days that followed. Just days earlier, another high-profile livestream with Shallipopi had pulled in 26,000 viewers and helped Carter cross 11,000 Twitch subscribers. For context, most African Twitch channels sit between 1,000 and 4,000 subscribers. Even globally, reaching more than 10,000 subscribers is considered a
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