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Pokimane

Pokimane is the online handle of Imane Anys, a Moroccan-Canadian streamer, YouTuber, and internet personality.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pokimane is the online handle of Imane Anys, a Moroccan-Canadian streamer, YouTuber, and internet personality. She is known for livestreaming on Twitch, especially gaming and commentary content, and for co-founding OfflineTV, a creator collective.

Early life

Imane Anys was born on 14 May 1996. Available sources identify her as Moroccan-Canadian and note that she later became based in California.

Streaming career

Pokimane built her audience through livestreams on Twitch, where she is known for gaming and commentary content. Sources highlight her association with games such as Fortnite, League of Legends, and Valorant.

OfflineTV

She is a co-founder of OfflineTV, a social entertainment group made up of content creators. The group is part of her broader online media presence.

Online presence

In addition to Twitch, Pokimane has an established YouTube presence and is widely described as an internet personality and influencer. Her visibility has made her one of the best-known female streamers online.

Key facts

  • Pokimane is the online name of Imane Anys, a Moroccan-Canadian internet personality.
  • She became widely known for livestreaming on Twitch, featuring games such as Valorant, Fortnite, and League of Legends.
  • She is a co-founder of OfflineTV, an online creator group.
  • As of June 2026, she was the most-followed female streamer on Twitch.
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Canadian context

Pokimane is described as Moroccan-Canadian, and several sources identify her as part of Canada’s online creator scene.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pokimane's real name?
Her real name is Imane Anys.
What is Pokimane known for?
She is known for livestreaming on Twitch, creating YouTube content, and co-founding OfflineTV.
What nationality is Pokimane?
She is described in sources as Moroccan-Canadian.
What games is Pokimane associated with?
Sources commonly mention Valorant, Fortnite, and League of Legends.
Is Pokimane part of OfflineTV?
Yes. She is identified as a co-founder of OfflineTV.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokimane
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, platform presence, OfflineTV co-founding, follower count, and California-based residence.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokimane
    Supports: Moroccan-Canadian identity and Twitch streaming career.
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokimane
    Supports: Moroccan-Canadian identity, Twitch presence, gaming content, and OfflineTV co-founding.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8698913/bio/
    Supports: Imane Anys as Pokimane and association with Twitch and OfflineTV.