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Pokimane

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Real Name

Imane Anys

Age

Birthday

May 14, 1996

Location

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Creator since

2013 (13 years ago)

Language(s)

English, French, Moroccan Arabic

Daily Rank

113

24H Change

↓66

Live status

Offline

Last live: 4d ago

Last streamed: Just Chatting

Recent categories

Categories that Pokimane has recently streamed in. These update based on live activity.

ONE PIECE: Bounty Rush VALORANT Just Chatting

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Bio

The Origin Story

Imane Anys, better known as Pokimane, began her streaming journey in 2013 while studying chemical engineering at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Starting with a modest $250 secondhand PC, she initially focused on League of Legends, where she achieved a Platinum rank. Her stage name is a creative portmanteau of 'Pokémon' and her first name, 'Imane.' Her early streams were defined by a mix of high-level gameplay and a friendly, interactive personality that quickly differentiated her from the more competitive-focused streamers of the era.

Rise to Fame

Pokimane's breakthrough came in 2017 when she gained nearly half a million followers and won the Shorty Award for Best Twitch Streamer of the Year. Her popularity exploded further in 2018 alongside the global rise of Fortnite, where her collaborations and charismatic commentary made her a household name in the gaming community. During this period, she also became a founding member of OfflineTV, a content creator collective that redefined social entertainment by bringing together popular personalities to live and collaborate in a shared house.

Legacy and Current Influence

Today, Pokimane is recognized as one of the most influential female creators in digital media history, consistently ranking among the top-followed streamers globally. Beyond live streaming, she has evolved into a savvy entrepreneur, serving as the Chief Creative Officer of the talent management firm RTS and launching her own health-focused cookie brand, Myna Snacks. Even after moving away from a full-time role in OfflineTV and experimenting with platform-non-exclusivity in 2024, she remains a central figure in the streaming industry, frequently using her platform to advocate for creator rights and mental health awareness.

Career milestones

2017

Shorty Awards Success

Named Best Twitch Streamer of the Year as her League of Legends streams reached the top 100 most followed accounts.
2018

Fortnite Explosion

Became one of the most recognizable faces of the Fortnite era and was selected as a TwitchCon Ambassador.
2020

Platform Exclusivity

Signed a major multi-year exclusivity deal with Twitch to remain on the platform during the 'streaming wars'.
2021

Forbes 30 Under 30

Recognized by Forbes in the Games category for her industry-leading influence and business ventures.
2023

Myna Snacks Launch

Diversified into the food industry by co-founding Myna Snacks and launching Midnight Mini Cookies.
2024

Twitch Exclusivity Ends

Announced the end of her exclusive contract with Twitch to explore multi-platform content freedom.