Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has hit an unexpected setback after Twitch placed a four-month suspension on his account, just days after his historic livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido.
The suspension was confirmed by Carter Efe on Monday, sparking widespread reactions across social media. According to the comedian, Twitch cited violations of its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines, although no specific details were disclosed.
The development comes barely a week after Carter Efe shattered records on the platform. His December 17, 2025 livestream with Davido not only went viral but also propelled him to become Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer, with his follower count crossing 405,000.
The livestream also ranked among the most-watched Twitch sessions ever recorded by an African streamer, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s growing digital content space.
Following the announcement, fans flooded Carter Efe’s comment sections with messages of support, disappointment, and calls for Twitch to reconsider the decision. Many described the comedian as a “joy giver” who brought positive energy to the platform.
Some supporters questioned the timing of the suspension, noting that it came at the peak of his momentum and during the festive season, when creator engagement is typically highest.
While online speculation has linked the suspension to alleged mass reporting or controversial moments from the Davido livestream, these claims remain unverified. Reports suggesting that Carter Efe was also banned on other platforms have been dismissed as false.
The suspension temporarily halts what had been a breakthrough period for Carter Efe, whose Twitch success symbolised a major win for African creators pushing into global digital spaces.
As of the time of this report, Twitch has not issued a public statement clarifying the exact nature of the violations, and it remains unclear whether the suspension could be reviewed or reduced.
For now, Carter Efe’s rapid rise on Twitch has been paused, but the conversation around creator growth, platform rules, and visibility for African streamers continues.