- Data from Twitch shows that the entertainer’s account surged past 406,000 followers by Thursday
- The livestream also broke records, becoming the most-viewed Twitch broadcast in Africa
- In another milestone, Carter Efe became the first African streamer to cross the 20,000-subscriber mark on the platform
Popular Nigerian content creator and singer, Oderhohwo Efe, widely known as Carter Efe, has emerged as Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch, overtaking previous record holder Shank Comics.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Carter Efe’s rise to the top followed a viral livestream featuring Afrobeats superstar Davido, which sparked massive engagement and rapid follower growth across the platform.
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Data from Twitch shows that the entertainer’s account surged past 406,000 followers by Thursday, a sharp jump from roughly 322,000 recorded earlier in the week.
The spike represents an increase of over 160,000 followers within days, largely attributed to the high-profile collaboration with Davido.
The livestream also broke records, becoming the most-viewed Twitch broadcast in Africa, with an estimated 83,000 viewers tuning in simultaneously.
In another milestone, Carter Efe became the first African streamer to cross the 20,000-subscriber mark on the platform.
The session featured surprise interactions, including calls involving nightlife entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest and Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, blending entertainment, music, and sports in a way that captivated audiences.
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