In a space primarily dominated by men, Black women are making their presence known in gaming. They are thriving now more than ever, proving that women of color have always loved to game; there just wasn’t a welcoming space to showcase it.
The gaming industry has exploded, especially with streaming platforms like Twitch. Back in the day, gamers had to screen record their sessions and upload them to YouTube. Now, the ease of streaming has turned a favorite pastime into a way of building an audience and even paying the bills. So let’s spotlight seven Black girl game streamers you should definitely check out!
If Final Fantasy and the Legend of Zelda are your jam, Samora is your girl. Hailing from Amsterdam, she dives into weekly broadcasts on her Twitch account in front of 36,800 followers. She’s been gaining popularity through her 8-hour sessions and is serious about her craft, with streams set for a five a.m. start time!
ChelseaBytes
ChelseaBytes is paving the way for women in the gaming world. She recently spoke with BlkCosmo Blerds along with a fellow streamer, BigBossBoze. She’s a leader of Twitch’s Women’s Guild, a group that offers a space to share your authentic voice and experiences where privacy is respected, concerns are acknowledged, and differences are celebrated. Chelsea is also an official G2 Esports content creator and on-camera host!
PikaChulita
Katie goes by several names including Pika, KatieChu, or most notably, PikaChulita. Identifying as bi/pan, she has a strict code of no homophobia, transphobia, or racism on her channel. She began streaming in 2014, branching out to Twitch where she houses close to 16,000 subscribers. Pika plays entirely for fun but welcomes anything extra. Ever wonder what tech to buy to get started? She’s got you covered with a detailed list of things she uses in her personal set up!
StoryModeBae
Briana, better known as StoryModeBae, is very well rounded, with over 65,500 subscribers on YouTube, 47,400 on Twitch, and 30,000 followers on X. She started gaming at five years old with Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Frogger. Bri stands out with her branding, displaying graphics detailing her rules and perks (such as custom emotes and sub hat badges).
JazzyGuns
Jasmine aka JazzyGuns has been around for over eight years, building a name for herself on YouTube. With over 601,000 subscribers, she plays a variety of games, with a focus on Among Us and Resident Evil. She also has a shared channel called Dwayne N Jazz with her boyfriend, with 2.45 million subscribers, where they create reactions, challenges, pranks, and skits.
JaharaJayde
Jahara is the go-to for all things Final Fantasy, currently on a mission to play all the games. On Twitch, she dives into fantasy and adventure. In addition to gaming, she’s an avid cosplayer, showcasing hundreds of characters to her 361,000 followers on IG. Her TikTok features her fits and gaming clips (she’s killing it with over 736,000 followers there).
BlackGirlGamers
We can’t leave out BlackGirlGamers as they represent exactly what this list highlights. As the Official Twitch Channel for Black Girl Gamers, they offer heightened visibility and put together events, workshops, and consulting. They have a consistent schedule of streams weekly that reach their 42,000 subscribers, making them the go-to channel for any female Black gamer looking to get insight.
