Pokimane

Pokimane
Known as
Born	May 14, 1996
Nationality	Moroccan-Canadian
Occupation	Influencer, Streamer, YouTuber
Known for	Streaming on Twitch, YouTube content
Dates Active	2013–present
Social Media
Website	https://www.pokimerch.com/

Pokimane, born May 14, 1996, is a Moroccan-Canadian influencer, streamer, and YouTuber known for her engaging content and interactive streams on Twitch. She has become one of the most popular female streamers on the platform, with millions of followers and subscribers across various social media.

Origin

Pokimane, whose real name is Imane Anys, began her online presence in 2013. She started by posting gameplay videos on YouTube and soon transitioned to live streaming on Twitch. Her engaging personality, combined with her gaming skill quickly garnered a large following. She is known for streaming popular games like Fortnite, League of Legends, and Valorant, and she is a founding member of the entertainment group OfflineTV.

Spread

Pokimane's popularity spread rapidly as she became known for her interactive streams and variety of content, including gaming, Just Chatting sessions, and collaborations with other influencers. By 2018, she had won the Shorty Award for Best Twitch Streamer and was named a featured honoree in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the category of Games in 2021.

In addition to her Twitch streams, Pokimane has a significant presence on YouTube, where she posts vlogs, ASMR content, and highlights from her streams. Her channel has millions of subscribers and continues to grow.

In recent years, Pokimane has also been involved in various collaborations and partnerships, including with brands like HyperX and NZXT. She has appeared in music videos and participated in charity streams, further expanding her influence and reach.

However, Pokimane has also faced criticism and controversy over her actions and statements. She has been accused of hypocrisy for mocking other female streamers who use sexual content to gain followers while engaging in similar behavior herself. Additionally, she has been involved in disputes over "shipping" culture and has faced backlash for attempting to control her public image, including by copystriking smaller YouTube channels that were critical of her.

Personal Life

Imane Anys was born in Morocco and moved to Canada with her family when she was four years old. She studied chemical engineering at McMaster University but took a break to focus on her streaming career. Despite her public persona, Pokimane maintains a level of privacy about her personal life.

Pokimane has been open about the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance and the pressures of being a public figure. She uses her platform to advocate for mental health awareness and often shares her experiences with her audience. However, she has also been criticized for her behavior in personal relationships, including allegations of manipulation and dishonesty in her interactions with other influencers.

Controversies

Throughout her career, Pokimane has been involved in multiple controversies. In 2020, she was criticized for her response to a video by the YouTuber It'sAGundam, in which she attempted to get his sponsors removed after he made a video mocking one of her fans. This led to significant backlash from the YouTube community. Later that year, Pokimane was the subject of a "Content Nuke" video by the YouTuber LeafyIsHere, which further fueled criticism against her and revealed that she had a boyfriend, which some of her fans were unaware of. Despite these controversies, Pokimane continues to be one of the most prominent figures on Twitch and remains active in her streaming and content creation.