Editing Pokimane

{{Infobox E-Girl
| name         = Pokimane
| image        = Pokimane.jpg
| alt          = Pokimane
| birth_date   = May 14, 1996
| nationality  = Moroccan-Canadian
| occupation   = Influencer, Streamer, YouTuber
| known_for    = Streaming on Twitch, YouTube content
| dates_active = 2013–present
| social_media_x = https://twitter.com/pokimanelol
| social_media_youtube = https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbN9I1X3A5HmKMlm_MnXmXA
| social_media_twitch = https://www.twitch.tv/pokimane
| social_media_discord = 
| social_media_instagram = https://www.instagram.com/pokimanelol/
| 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.<ref name="TheVerge">[https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/14/21323831/pokimane-twitch-youtube-subscribers-influencer-streamer The Verge: Pokimane's Rise to Fame]</ref> 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.<ref name="KiwiFarms">[https://kiwifarms.st/threads/pokimane-pokimanelol-imane-anys-offlinetv.73770/ KiwiFarms: Pokimane / Pokimanelol / Imane Anys / OfflineTV]</ref>

== 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.<ref name="Forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/pokimane/?sh=10f00a8d1b70 Forbes: Pokimane 30 Under 30]</ref> 

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.<ref name="Polygon">[https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/20/21330612/pokimane-twitch-youtube-pc-reddit-controversy Polygon: Pokimane's Online Presence]</ref> 

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.<ref name="EsportsObserver">[https://esportsobserver.com/pokimane-collaborations Esports Observer: Pokimane Collaborations]</ref> 

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.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> 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.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> 

== 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.<ref name="TheStar">[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/01/02/how-pokimane-became-one-of-the-biggest-stars-on-twitch.html The Star: Pokimane's Background]</ref> 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.<ref name="BBC">[https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49328641 BBC: Pokimane on Mental Health]</ref> However, she has also been criticized for her behavior in personal relationships, including allegations of manipulation and dishonesty in her interactions with other influencers.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> 

== 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.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> 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.<ref name="KiwiFarms"/> Despite these controversies, Pokimane continues to be one of the most prominent figures on Twitch and remains active in her streaming and content creation.

== References ==
<references>
<ref name="TheVerge">[https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/14/21323831/pokimane-twitch-youtube-subscribers-influencer-streamer The Verge: Pokimane's Rise to Fame]</ref>
<ref name="Forbes">[https://www.forbes.com/profile/pokimane/?sh=10f00a8d1b70 Forbes: Pokimane 30 Under 30]</ref>
<ref name="Polygon">[https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/20/21330612/pokimane-twitch-youtube-pc-reddit-controversy Polygon: Pokimane's Online Presence]</ref>
<ref name="EsportsObserver">[https://esportsobserver.com/pokimane-collaborations Esports Observer: Pokimane Collaborations]</ref>
<ref name="TheStar">[https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/01/02/how-pokimane-became-one-of-the-biggest-stars-on-twitch.html The Star: Pokimane's Background]</ref>
<ref name="BBC">[https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-49328641 BBC: Pokimane on Mental Health]</ref>
<ref name="KiwiFarms">[https://kiwifarms.st/threads/pokimane-pokimanelol-imane-anys-offlinetv.73770/ KiwiFarms: Pokimane / Pokimanelol / Imane Anys / OfflineTV]</ref>
</references>
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