Pokimane: widely known as Imane, is a Moroccan-born Twitch star and YouTuber celebrated for her engaging gameplay streams of popular titles like League of Legends, Among Us, and Fortnite. Born on May 14, 1996, under the Taurus zodiac sign, she has become a prominent figure in the gaming and streaming community, captivating audiences with her storytelling, humor, and geek culture content. With over 9 million Twitch followers and 6 million YouTube subscribers, she continues to expand her influence across platforms.
Pokimane: Twitch Star and Content Creator.
Before Fame
Okimane pursued chemical engineering at McMaster University but decided to shift her focus to full-time streaming as her career began to flourish. Her rise on Twitch was cemented in 2017 when she gained 450,000 followers, placing her among the platform’s top 100 accounts.
Trivia
Her popular YouTube video “Stream Highlight With Corobizar and ImSoFresh!” showcased her comedic and relatable style, earning her widespread acclaim. Beyond her primary gaming content, she runs an ASMR YouTube channel, Poki ASMR, which highlights her versatility as a content creator.
Career Highlights
In 2018, she participated in a Fortnite pro–am event at E3, where she was paired with NBA player Josh Hart. Twitch named her the Best Twitch Streamer of the year at the Shorty Awards, recognizing her laid-back yet enthusiastic personality, which perfectly suits her long-form streams. Okimane also serves as a Twitch ambassador and has headlined events like TwitchCon and the Twitch Creator Camp.
Family Life
Her real name is Imane, though she occasionally goes by Amy. Fluent in English and French, she has shared that her family, including her brother, has supported her journey.
Social Media Links
- Instagram: pokimanelol
