Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has made history on Twitch after hosting a record-breaking livestream featuring Afrobeats superstar Davido, drawing unprecedented viewership across Africa.
The historic streaming session took place on Wednesday night and has since been described as Nigeria’s biggest Twitch livestream to date.
Carter Efe Sets New African Record
During the live broadcast, Carter Efe peaked at over 80,000 concurrent viewers, with reports indicating a high of 83,000 viewers. He also gained over 9,000 subscribers during the session, becoming the first African streamer to reach such numbers on Twitch.
The feat has positioned Carter Efe as one of the most influential digital creators on the continent, further cementing his dominance in the African streaming space.
Carter Efe Appreciates Davido’s Support
Visibly emotional during the livestream, Carter Efe expressed deep gratitude to Davido for his appearance, describing it as a powerful moment of encouragement and support. He reflected on his journey as a content creator and highlighted the importance of uplifting others, drawing cheers and laughter from viewers.
In a light-hearted moment, Carter Efe also joked about his long-standing admiration for Wizkid, whom he has often celebrated in his comedy skits and online content over the years.
Wizkid’s Surprise Gesture Shocks Viewers
The livestream took an unexpected turn after Davido exited the session, as Wizkid reportedly surprised fans by gifting multiple subscriptions to Carter Efe’s Twitch channel.
The gesture stunned the comedian and energized the audience, creating a rare and memorable moment that fans described as refreshing amid the long-standing Afrobeats rivalry narrative.
See the moment Carter Efe realized he’d just broken the record for the most-viewed livestream in Africa 😭🔥 80k+ live viewers on stream with Davido!
— NaijaWide Media (@Naijawide01) December 18, 2025
Popular platform Africafactszone summed up the milestone, stating:
“Carter Efe breaks the record for the most-watched Twitch livestream in Africa with 83,000 viewers on his livestream with Davido.
He is the first African streamer to surpass 20,000 subscribers on Twitch.
He is also the most followed African streamer on Twitch.”
The moment has continued to trend across social media, with fans celebrating Carter Efe’s achievement as a major win for African content creators on global platforms.
