One exciting thing happening in Nigeria is the fantastic growth of the creative industry. It’s gradually blending with the entertainment scene, and it’s no secret that these two areas complement each other perfectly. With the rise of streaming services and platforms offering payment for content, we can see how vibrant and dynamic this industry has become.
The streaming age is truly taking over Nigeria, expanding rapidly each day. It’s inspiring to see so many creative folks stepping up as streamers, offering unique and engaging content to viewers, which has made streamers a creative career that deserves our attention.
This article spotlights the top 6 Nigerian streamers pushing boundaries and making waves in Nigeria.
SIEN
After gaining viral sensation from his video Make I No Die for Ikorodu, his streaming career kicked off as he tried to go live on YouTube to push his videos further. He eventually found his way on Twitch, and it all kicked off. Now he has had Davido, Sato, and more on his stream, an IRL stream of the Homecoming Festival, and even an exploring stream. Sien is slowly finding his ground in the streaming culture, and we are watching.
Enzo
Enzo has been one of the faces in the Nigerian streamers’ creative space. In 2023, he had over 850 followers on YouTube and 200 followers on Twitch. He has grown bigger between that time and now, having multiple creative contents on his stream, from participating in gaming competitions to most recently having Rema on his stream.
Shank Comic
Shank Comic became an internet sensation by creating memes and skits during the 2020 lockdown period. He was featured on YouTube’s Top 10 Breakout Creators in 2022. With the success of his YouTube career, Shank has taken his content creation to the next level by bringing his streaming to Twitch in 2025. Having officially started streaming on April 11th, 2025, he has gone on to stream content from live album listening, new music listening, and, recently, having the legendary Nigerian artist Olamide on his stream.
Carter Efe
After successfully stamping his foot in the entertainment scene, from making numerous skits to making a hit song, Carter Efe has channeled his creativity and productivity into streaming. He effortlessly does it with interesting, eye-catching content on his stream, bringing guests plus his skit-making personality. Viewers comment on how he has redefined streaming as a Nigerian, just as Kai Cenat has done the same in America.
Cruel Santino
Cruel Santino is one of Nigeria’s interesting faces when streaming live content. He has built up a solid following and viewership through his Subaru Boys stream series. Some of the most memorable moments from his stream include hosting Davido ahead of his 5IVE album release, inviting emerging artists in the Nigerian underground scene, making music with artists live, and many more.
Peller
Peller is one of Africa’s most influential live streamers. He has gained a tremendous number of fans and viewers. He has gone from breaking records on TikTok live streams to gathering fans from Africa and beyond. Showcasing his unique personality has propelled him to the number one streamer in Nigeria, creating an exceptional career for him.
During his streaming career, he won the Best Content Creator award at the Trace Awards & Festival in 2024. He currently holds the record for the highest-viewed stream in Africa, raking in 76,000 views.
