Carter Efe Shatters African Twitch Records with Explosive Davido Livestream
Davido’s appearance added to the viral energy of the stream, with the Grammy-nominated singer engaging in a series of light-hearted and memorable moments.
Nigerian content creator and streamer Carter Efe has made history on Twitch after hosting Afrobeats superstar Davido in a record-breaking livestream that has now become the most-watched Twitch Broadcast by an African creator.
The livestream, which aired on Wednesday night, reportedly peaked at over 80,000 concurrent viewers, setting a new all-time African record on the global streaming platform. The milestone also saw Carter Efe emerge as the first African Twitch creator to surpass 20,000 active subscribers, while his follower count climbed rapidly to over 400,000, cementing his position as the most-followed African streamer on Twitch.
Davido’s appearance added to the viral energy of the stream, with the Grammy-nominated singer engaging in a series of light-hearted and memorable moments. During the broadcast, Davido recreated some of his iconic album artwork, placed a spontaneous call to his wife Chioma to serenade her live, and jokingly suggested Carter Efe as a potential brand ambassador for major global brands. He also playfully appealed to Twitch’s Chief Executive Officer for a million-dollar deal on behalf of the streamer.
Adding to the buzz, Carter Efe threw humorous jabs at fellow Afrobeats star Wizkid, drawing laughter from viewers and fueling social media conversations long after the stream ended.
The landmark event marks a major breakthrough for African digital creators, highlighting the growing influence of Nigerian entertainers on global streaming platforms. Industry observers say the feat underscores the expanding crossover between music, online content creation, and live streaming, with African creators increasingly commanding international audiences.
Carter Efe’s record-setting livestream is being widely hailed as a defining moment for Africa’s presence on Twitch, signaling new opportunities for creators across the continent to compete and thrive on the global digital stage.
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