Nigerian streamer, ShankComics, has been named Best Streamer at the 2026 SiGMA Africa Awards, winning over the continent with his authentic content and undeniable consistency.
The ceremony, held March 3 at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, saw the 28-year-old take home the award sponsored by Quantum Gaming, recognizing his outstanding audience engagement and growing influence in digital entertainment. With over 258,000 Twitch followers, Shankcomics is currently Africa’s most-followed streamer.
Unable to deliver his speech on stage, he turned to social media with a raw, emotional tribute. “God is Good🥹❤️💪🏿. I always say I don’t like awards, which is true, but this, I needed it,” he wrote. “I’m always just trying stuff cos to be honest, I have a wild dream, and I don’t know how to get there other than just trying stuff. I want to be heard, not just in my home, the world needs to.”
Reflecting on his journey since 2023, he added, “This isn’t just an award. This is God dropping me a note, ‘Adedeji, I’m with you.'”
His profile soared after becoming Kai Cenat’s first international student at “Streamer University” in 2025, winning $10,000.
Congratulations poured in from fans and rapper Olamide, cementing his place as a leader in African streaming.
