Nigerian streamer and content creator Peller has thanked his supporters after losing the Best International Streamer award at the 2026 Streamer Awards, while criticising organisers for announcing the winner of his category on the red carpet before the main ceremony.
The award ceremony, held in Los Angeles, United States, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, saw Indian content creator Ashswag emerge as the winner ahead of five nominees, including Peller and fellow Nigerian streamer Carter Efe.
The other nominees were Polish streamer Young Multi and Cuban content creator Staryuuki.
Following the announcement, Peller took to social media to appreciate fans who voted, campaigned and supported his nomination. He described their loyalty as more valuable than a trophy and said he considered the nomination itself a major achievement.
In his message, the streamer wrote: “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. Thank you to everyone who voted, campaigned and stood by me. Being nominated for Best International Streamer is already a blessing, and I will never take your support for granted. We are only getting started!”
Despite expressing gratitude, Peller was unhappy with how the organisers handled the announcement of the Best International Streamer category.
He argued that revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event began denied the nominees the recognition and attention given to other categories during the ceremony.
“Announcing our category and revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event started was unfair. We deserved the same recognition and respect as the other categories announced during the ceremony,” he stated.
Peller, however, clarified that his criticism was not directed at Ashswag, acknowledging that the Indian creator had won the competition. He maintained that his concern was about the organisers’ treatment of the category and the recognition given to its nominees.
The streamer also used the experience to address the issue of voting fees on Nigerian award platforms. In a separate message circulating on X, Peller warned his supporters against spending money to vote for him in Nigerian award competitions.
He contrasted such platforms with the international Streamer Awards, where fans could participate in the voting process without paying for votes.
His comments have brought renewed attention to the debate over paid voting systems at entertainment award ceremonies, particularly the financial demands placed on fans who want to support their favourite celebrities and content creators.
The 2026 Streamer Awards featured 37 publicly voted categories, with the final results determined through a voting structure that allocated 70 per cent to public votes and 30 per cent to an industry panel. Voting closed on October 31, ahead of the November ceremony.
Although Peller and Carter Efe did not take home the international award, their nominations placed two Nigerian livestreamers alongside creators from other countries on a global awards platform.
Peller’s reaction suggests that he remains appreciative of the opportunity and the support he received, even as he expects organisers to give every category equal recognition.
For the Nigerian streamer, the loss has not ended the journey, as he encouraged his supporters to remain confident in his continued growth.
