Imane Anys, known as Pokimane, is a Moroccan-Canadian internet personality, Twitch streamer, and entrepreneur who became one of the most recognized female content creators in the world. With over 9 million Twitch followers and 7 million YouTube subscribers, she has been a leading figure in the gaming and streaming community for over a decade. She is a co-founder of RTS (Rainbow Trout Society), a talent management and brand consulting company for streamers.
Born on May 14, 1996, in Casablanca, Morocco, Anys moved to Quebec, Canada, with her family as a child. She grew up in a Moroccan household, speaking French, Arabic, and English. She began streaming on Twitch in 2013 while attending McMaster University, initially playing League of Legends and Fortnite. Her combination of gaming skill, humor, and engaging personality quickly built a loyal audience, and she became one of the first female streamers to achieve mainstream recognition.
Pokimane rose to become the most-followed female streamer on Twitch, a title she held for several years. She is a member of OfflineTV, a group of content creators who live and create content together, alongside creators like Scarra, LilyPichu, Disguised Toast, and Michael Reeves. Her content has evolved from primarily gaming to include lifestyle vlogs, reaction content, cooking streams, and commentary on internet culture.
In 2021, Pokimane co-founded RTS, a talent management company that represents streamers and helps them navigate brand deals and career strategy. The company has grown significantly and represents some of the biggest names in streaming. She also serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Cloak, a fashion brand for gamers, and has been involved in various business ventures that extend her influence beyond streaming.
Pokimane has been a prominent voice on issues affecting the streaming industry, including DMCA takedowns, platform policies, and the treatment of female creators online. She has spoken openly about harassment, donation caps (she set a $5 maximum donation limit on her streams to discourage excessive spending by young fans), and the importance of mental health in the creator economy. She stepped back from regular streaming in 2024, signaling a shift toward business and behind-the-scenes work.
