International Streamer Award: Peller, Carter Efe Lose To Indian Streamer Ashswag

Nigerian streamers Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Oderhowho Joseph Efe, widely known as Carter Efe, conceded defeat at the 2026 Streamer Awards after Indian creator Ashswag won the Best International Streamer category.

Ashswag beat the Nigerian duo and other international nominees, including Polish creator Young Multi and Cuban streamer StarYuuki, at the ceremony held on Thursday, November 12, in Los Angeles.

Reacting to the outcome, Peller took to social media to thank his fans for their love and support, stating that it meant more to him than winning a trophy. He noted that being nominated for the award was already a blessing and promised never to take their support for granted.

The streamer, however, faulted the organisers for announcing the winner of his category on the red carpet before the main event started, arguing that the category was denied the recognition given to others.

"My family, we may not have won the award, but you all have given me something bigger than a trophy: your love, support and loyalty."

"Being nominated for Best International Streamer is already a blessing, and I will never take your support for granted. No trophy can replace the love you have shown me."

"Announcing our category and revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event started was unfair. This is not about disrespecting the winner; it’s about giving every category the recognition it deserves."

Fellow reality star Phyna also reacted to the loss, alleging that the organizers had no intention of giving the award to a Nigerian streamer. She claimed that they used Nigerian creators to run ads for the event.

"Nothing you want to tell me, they know they are not going to give it to a Nigerian streamer. Trust me, they know that they are not going to give it to a Nigerian streamer. They

use us to run ads. Jesu, they use us to run better ads."