By Israel Michael
Nigerian content creator Shank has become the latest streamer to receive a life-changing surprise, thanks to a unique giveaway by YouTube megastar MrBeast during Kai Cenat’s “Streamer University”event.
As part of the event’s activities, MrBeast donated $10,000 to be awarded randomly. The cash prize was hidden beneath one of the streamers’ chairs via a sticky note. In a moment that quickly went viral online, Shank discovered the winning note and claimed the $10,000 prize.
The giveaway was orchestrated by Cenat, one of Twitch’s most-watched streamers, who created Streamer University to highlight and uplift rising talents in the content creation space. The event was streamed live to thousands of viewers and has since sparked excitement across social media platforms.
**Fan Reactions**
Shank’s win drew praise and pride from fans around the world, especially in Nigeria, where many celebrated the moment as a win for the country’s growing content creator community.
* *“Kai already loved Shank since he came to Nigeria. He’s so happy seeing Shank win it,”* wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).
* *“Grace hold Shank for neck,”* another commented, referencing a popular Nigerian slang for good fortune.
* *“Shank dey make Nigeria proud for USA — he dey blood,”* said a third, highlighting the streamer’s growing international influence.
The moment marks another headline-making giveaway from MrBeast and underscores the growing cultural impact of African creators on the global streaming stage.
