Nigerian clergyman and founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, has reportedly emerged as the top YouTube earner in Nigeria, amassing over N7 billion from the platform.
According to Playboard, a data curation platform, Jerry Eze makes more than N7 million a day. On July 16, 2023, he achieved an incredible N21 million in income in a single day due to a spike in visitor traffic.
With 2.1 million subscribers, Eze’s YouTube channel has become a digital sanctuary for people seeking prayer, both in Nigeria and around the world.
The staggering stats
His content, primarily live-streamed prayer meetings, has garnered nearly 30 million views in the past week alone, averaging 418,000 views daily. In total, his videos have been viewed over 274 million times.
The pastor’s prolific output includes approximately 1,500 videos weekly, keeping his audience engaged and his channel thriving.
One notable video has attracted over 200,000 views, 6,000 reactions, and generated nearly ₦2 million in revenue.
Eze’s success story is rooted in his background and education. He hails from Bende in Abia State and holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Abia State University, alongside a postgraduate certificate in Business Administration from Enugu State University of Technology (ESUT).
Despite his immense online success, many followers may not realize the substantial financial rewards he has reaped from their engagement with his content.
Eze’s impact extends beyond his financial achievements, as he has become a household name among digital-savvy and devout Christians. His ability to connect with his audience through faith-based content has made him a millionaire and a significant influencer in the religious digital space.
Watch some of his content on YouTube below;