Pokimane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Imane Anys
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Title | Co-founder of OfflineTV |
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| Followers | 9.4 million |
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| Subscribers | 6.65 million |
| Total views | 430 million |
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Imane Anys (born May 14, 1996), known as Pokimane, is a popular online streamer, YouTuber, and influencer. She was born in Morocco and now lives in California. Pokimane is famous for her live streams on Twitch, where she plays video games and chats with her audience. Some of her most well-known games include Valorant and Fortnite. She also helped start OfflineTV, a group of online content creators.
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Early Life and Gaming
Imane Anys was born in Morocco on May 14, 1996. When she was four years old, her parents moved to Quebec, Canada. She grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Discovering Online Games
In middle school, Imane started playing online games like MapleStory. She enjoyed customizing her characters and talking with other players. She later studied chemical engineering at McMaster University. However, she decided to leave university to focus on her streaming career full-time.
Becoming a Streamer
Imane created her Twitch account in June 2013. She began streaming later that year. She bought her first computer for streaming after reaching a high rank in the game League of Legends. Her name "Pokimane" is a mix of "Pokémon" and her first name, Imane.
Rise to Twitch Stardom
In 2017, Pokimane gained 450,000 followers on Twitch. This made her one of the top 100 most-followed accounts on the platform. The Shorty Awards even named her the Best Twitch Streamer of the year. They said her gameplay and comments on League of Legends helped her become very popular. She even appeared in a trailer for a new League of Legends game mode.
Pokimane has streamed many games, including Fortnite. In 2018, she played Fortnite in a special event at E3. This event paired streamers with famous people. She was teamed up with basketball player Josh Hart. Pokimane often talks with her viewers during her streams. People describe her as having a "laidback but enthusiastic personality." Besides gaming, she also hosts podcasts and shares moments from her daily life.
Twitch Partnerships and Events
Twitch has worked closely with Pokimane because of her popularity. In July 2018, she was chosen as one of 15 ambassadors for TwitchCon, a big event for streamers and fans. She also helped with Twitch Creator Camp, which teaches new streamers how to build successful channels. In March 2020, Pokimane signed a special agreement to stream only on Twitch for several years.
By December 2021, she was the 9th most-followed user on Twitch, with over 8.5 million followers. In October 2020, she played Among Us with U.S. politicians and other streamers. This was part of an effort to encourage people to vote in the 2020 United States presidential election.
Recognition and Recent Events
In 2021, Forbes magazine included Pokimane in their "30 Under 30" list for "Games." They noted she was the biggest female streamer on Twitch and a founder of OfflineTV.
In January 2022, her Twitch account was temporarily suspended for 48 hours. Later that month, her stream was targeted by some viewers, but she and the other streamer involved later made up. In February 2022, she signed another agreement with Twitch.
On January 30, 2024, Pokimane announced she would stop streaming on Twitch, mentioning changes the company had made. However, she has continued to stream. In October 2024, she and fellow streamer Valkyrae hosted a livestream with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to support a political campaign.
YouTube Channels
Pokimane has several YouTube channels. Her main "Pokimane" channel features edited clips from her game streams. "Pokimane Too" has different gaming clips, vlogs (video blogs), and podcast content. On "Pokimane VODS," you can find full, unedited recordings of her past streams.
Other YouTube Content
She also had a channel called "Poki ASMR," which featured videos for a special type of relaxing content. However, she stopped making ASMR videos in 2021. In 2021, she started a new channel called "imane" for more personal topics and vlogs, rather than just gaming.
Pokimane was also part of OfflineTV, a group of content creators who live and work together. She said that living with other streamers helps them keep each other company and create good content.
Other Projects
In October 2021, Pokimane helped start a company called RTS. This company helps manage talent and advises brands. She works there as the Chief Creative Officer.
Myna Cookies and Podcast
On November 13, 2023, Pokimane launched her own company called Myna. It sells "healthy snack alternative" cookies. Some people criticized the price of the cookies. She explained that a four-pack meant each bag cost less.
On December 12, 2023, Pokimane started her first podcast called Don't Tell Anyone. In January 2024, she appeared at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. She showed off new gaming features on the Samsung Galaxy S24 phones.
Acting Appearances
In October 2019, it was announced that Pokimane would appear in the movie Free Guy, which came out in August 2021. She also appeared in the music video for Bella Poarch's song "Inferno" in August 2021. In March 2025, she starred in the music video for d4vd's song "What Are You Waiting For".
Personal Life
In May 2024, Pokimane shared that she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a health condition. She also supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
Filmography
Film
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| 2021 | Free Guy | Herself | Cameo appearance |
Music videos
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| 2021 | "Inferno" | Bella Poarch and Sub Urban | |
| "Break Out" | MaiR | ||
| 2025 | "What Are You Waiting For" | d4vd |
Awards and Nominations
| Ceremony | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| The Game Awards | 2018 | Content Creator of the Year | Nominated | |
| Shorty Awards | 2018 | Twitch Streamer of the Year | Won | |
| Forbes 30 Under 30 | 2021 | Games | Included | |
| The Streamer Awards | 2021 | Best Valorant Streamer | Nominated | |
| Legacy Award | Won | |||
| Streamy Awards | 2018 | Live Streamer | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Streamer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Kids' Choice Awards | 2025 | Favorite Gamer | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Pokimane para niños
- List of most-followed Twitch channels
