Popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has given fans a detailed update on his promise to build a school in Nigeria during the launch of his latest streaming marathon, Mafiathon 3. The announcement comes after months of growing pressure from viewers who questioned the status of the charitable project.
Cenat first visited Nigeria in March 2024, where he toured a local school in Makoko, a waterfront community in Lagos known as the “Venice of Africa.” After seeing hundreds of students packed into overcrowded classrooms, he made a public commitment to help. “Whatever they tell me you guys need, we’re gonna make sure you guys have [it],” he said during his visit to the school. Kai Cenat, the influential streamer, who became Twitch’s most subscribed creator, has built a massive following through his gaming streams and celebrity collaborations.
According to Dexerto, during his Mafiathon 3 stream, Cenat brought in two representatives from Nigeria and South Africa to explain the delays. Officials from Banwo & Ighodalo and Enko Education stressed that “it’s impossible” to build a new school from the ground up in under two years, especially if they want it done right. The team emphasized that the school needs “to last for a long time,” as Cenat put it, “beyond me, beyond streaming.”
Construction moves from Makoko to nearby Lagos community
The main reason for delays has been complications with the land in Makoko. The team discovered that the area’s unique topography, with buildings on stilts over water, makes construction extremely difficult. Due to these challenges, they have decided to move the project to Yaba, Lagos, which is located next to Makoko. When completed, students from Makoko will still receive free education, while students from other areas will pay fees.
Kai Cenat brought officials from Nigeria and South Africa to explain why the school hasn’t been built yet
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The Reasons:
– Finding Land
– Buy the Land
– Authorization from the Government
– Build the School
– Hiring Employees
– Gaining Accreditation pic.twitter.com/bXrcxo6932(@scubaryan_) September 2, 2025
Earlier this year, Cenat revealed that construction had actually begun in Makoko, but storms damaged much of the initial work. “We built a school, all the classrooms and stuff. All in Makoko, over the river. But, due to storms, a lot of it got messed up,” he explained during an April 2025 stream. The weather damage forced the team to hire new engineers and update their construction plans.
As part of his current Mafiathon 3 stream, Cenat announced that 15% of the revenue will go toward the school project. If he reaches his goal of one million Twitch subscribers, this could provide around $750,000 for construction. The Kai Cenat Foundation Inc., established as a public charity to ensure full transparency, currently has a balance of $1,134,453. Cenat has also personally donated $128,579 to provide computers for the existing school while construction continues. The total project cost is estimated at $5 million to reach “the first day of class,” according to the streamer. This latest charitable effort adds to Cenat’s growing reputation as a content creator who uses his platform for social good.
