Carter Efe’s Twitch Account Suspended Days After Becoming Africa’s Most-Followed Streamer
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, widely known as Carter Efe, has suffered a major setback after his Twitch account was suspended just days after he emerged as Africa’s most-followed streamer on the platform.
The entertainer disclosed the development on Monday, December 23, 2025, via a post on his X
(formerly Twitter) account, where he shared a screenshot of an email notification from Twitch. According to the message, his streaming account was placed under a temporary global suspension for violating Twitch’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. The platform, however, did not specify the exact nature of the violation.In a follow-up post, Carter Efe expressed disappointment over the decision, revealing that the suspension would last for four months. He questioned the length of the ban, describing the situation as heartbreaking, especially given the timing of the action.
The suspension has sparked widespread reactions across social media, as it comes shortly after Carter Efe reached a historic milestone on Twitch. His rise on the platform gained massive momentum following a livestream on December 17, 2025, which featured Afrobeats superstar Davido. The broadcast not only went viral but also earned Carter Efe an endorsement deal with luxury brand Martell.
The livestream reportedly peaked at over 83,000 concurrent viewers and pushed his follower count beyond 405,000, making him the most-followed African creator on Twitch. This achievement saw him surpass fellow Nigerian comedian Shank Comics, the former record-holder. Carter Efe’s unique blend of comedy, music, and interactive content attracted a diverse audience across entertainment and gaming communities.
Several industry figures and creators celebrated the milestone, with Nigerian content creator Sydney Talker describing the achievement as a historic moment for digital creators in the country.
Meanwhile, visitors to Carter Efe’s Twitch page are now met with a notice stating: “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service.” The email shared by the comedian further warned that additional violations could attract more severe penalties in the future.
As fans continue to speculate about the reason behind the suspension, many have taken to social media to show support for the comedian, urging him to remain resilient while awaiting the end of the ban.
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