Twitch Suspends Carter Efe's Account Days After Record-Breaking Feat

Nigerian comedian and content creator Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, better known as Carter Efe, has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended just days after achieving a historic milestone on the platform. The suspension, announced on December 22, 2025, comes as a shock to fans following his rapid rise to fame in the streaming world.

Carter Efe shared the news via his X account, posting a screenshot of an email from Twitch notifying him of the action. The email stated that his account "carterefe" had been placed under a global temporary restriction due to violations of the platform's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. While Twitch did not specify the exact infractions, reports indicate the suspension lasts four months, with warnings of potential longer or permanent bans for repeated offenses.

The timing has fueled widespread disappointment, as it follows Carter Efe's groundbreaking livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido on December 17, 2025. That session peaked at over 83,000 concurrent viewers—the highest for any African streamer—and propelled Efe to surpass 405,000 followers, making him Africa's most-followed Twitch creator. He overtook fellow Nigerian Shank Comics and became the first African to exceed 20,000 subscribers on the platform. The stream also featured memorable moments, including Davido connecting Efe with high-profile contacts and securing him deals.

Fans have rallied in support, flooding social media with messages calling Carter Efe a "joy giver" and urging Twitch to reconsider, especially during the festive season. Some speculate the suspension stems from mass reporting related to comments, antics, or chat interactions during the viral Davido stream, though Twitch has not confirmed this. Others point to potential guideline breaches involving content moderation responsibilities for streamers.

In response, Carter Efe has shifted to YouTube for live streams, encouraging fans to join him there while the Twitch issue resolves. He expressed heartbreak over the decision but remains resilient amid the outpouring of solidarity from supporters and fellow creators.