Indian streamer Ashswag has beaten Nigerian producers Carter Efe and Peller to take home the Best International Streamer title at the 2026 Streamer Awards.
Ashswag defeated the Nigerian pair as well as other international nominees in the category, such as Cuban streamer StarYuuki and Polish creator Young Multi.
The award was revealed during the ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 12, and was broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch.
Considered by many to be the biggest livestreaming event, the Streamer Awards honoured creators across the globe in 37 categories.
Carter Efe and Peller made the five-person shortlist when the organisers unveiled the nominees in October, putting Nigeria firmly in contention for the international prize.
Their nominations were seen as a major milestone for Nigeria’s fast-growing streaming community, which has exploded over the past year thanks to TikTok Live, Twitch and YouTube.
Both creators, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Oderhowo Carter Efe have built massive followings through livestreams, collaborations, audience interactions and viral entertainment content.
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Voting for the awards ran until October 31, with winners decided by a combination of 70 per cent public vote and 30 per cent panellist score.
But despite huge support and campaigns from Nigerian fans, both creators missed out as Ashswag was announced as the winner.
Reacting to the loss, Peller thanked his fans for their love and support, saying it meant more to him than winning a trophy.
“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,” he wrote.
“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.”
