Top 10 Biggest African Streamers in 2026

According to a Tribune Online report, Africa’s live-streaming industry has expanded into a major digital ecosystem in 2026, with creators from across West, North and Southern Africa building large audiences on platforms such as Twitch and Kick. Once largely centred on gaming, the sector now spans entertainment, commentary and interactive content.

The ranking is based on combined followership across Twitch and Kick, reflecting how African streamers increasingly grow their audiences across multiple platforms. While Twitch remains dominant in West and Southern Africa, Kick continues to gain traction in North Africa.

Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Maliki leads the continent with more than 847,000 followers on Kick, making him Africa’s most-followed streamer in 2026. He gained international attention after recording over 500,000 concurrent viewers during his commentary at the King’s World Cup Nations. Streaming primarily in Moroccan Darija, El Maliki is known for reaction content and gameplay streams, particularly GTA V. His role as chairman of Morocco’s team, which reached the tournament’s semi-finals, further boosted his profile across North Africa.

Nigeria’s Carter Efe, a comedian and musician born Oderhowho Joseph Efe, ranks second with 560,000 followers on Twitch. He successfully transitioned his street-pop popularity into streaming through comedy-driven content, celebrity appearances and audience interaction. His following surged in late 2025 after a livestream with Davido reportedly added more than 139,000 followers in a single session, making him the most-followed Africa-based streamer on Twitch.

Veteran creator Shank Comics, whose real name is Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, follows with 258,000 followers on Twitch. He remains one of Nigeria’s early streaming pioneers and was the first Nigerian streamer to surpass 100,000 Twitch followers. His international exposure increased after attending Kai Cenat’s Streamer University in the United States in 2025, where he also received a $10,000 prize from MrBeast.

Enzo, known online as Rynenzo, holds the fourth position with 204,000 Twitch followers. His growth has been steady, rising from just 200 followers in 2023. A disciplined streaming schedule, participation in Streamer University, and a high-profile livestream with Nigerian singer Rema contributed to his rise. He is widely recognised for his technical gaming skills and strong community engagement.

Completing Nigeria’s strong showing is Peller, born Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, who has amassed 183,000 followers on Kick. As Nigeria’s first official Kick brand ambassador, the 20-year-old became a prominent figure in the platform’s West African expansion. His popularity grew further in early 2026 following public reactions to his exclusion during IShowSpeed’s visit to Lagos, which rallied support from fans.

South Africa’s Rachel Kay ranks sixth with 144,000 followers on Twitch, making her Africa’s most-followed female streamer as of January 2026. Based in Cape Town, she is known for high-production gaming streams, particularly in RPG and survival genres, and attracts a large international audience.

Also featured is Nigerian streamer Ojo, who has 66,000 Twitch followers. While his audience size is smaller than others on the list, his live viewership often rivals larger channels due to his highly interactive matchmaking and community-focused streams.

Egypt’s Salma Hassan, known as The_Salma, ranks eighth with 64,000 Twitch followers. Based in Alexandria, she is a key figure in Egypt’s gaming community and a member of The 1 Team. Known for her energetic morning streams, she logged over 300 streaming hours in a single month, building a loyal audience across the MENA region.