Nigerian streamers Peller and Phyna have reacted after both Carter Efe and Peller lost the Best International Streamer award to Indian streamer Ashswag.

The two, who gained popularity after streaming on Twitch and Tiktok, were nominated for the category in October for the 2026 Streamer Awards.

Following the loss, reality TV star Phyna has accused organisers of the of using Nigerian content creators Carter Efe and Peller to promote the event.

Phyna alleged that the organisers had no intention of awarding the prize to a Nigerian creator, suggesting that Carter Efe and Peller were only used to generate publicity 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 run ads. Jesu, they use us run better ads,” she said.

Peller also expressed dissatisfaction with how the category was handled, particularly the decision to announce the winner on the red carpet before the main ceremony.

He described the move as unfair, arguing that the nominees in his category deserved the same level of recognition and attention given to contestants in other categories.

“Announcing our category and revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event started was unfair,” he wrote.

However, Peller clarified that his complaint was not directed at Ashswag, but at the organisers’ decision to reveal the result ahead of the main event.

“This is not about disrespecting the winner; it’s about giving every category the recognition it deserves,” he added.

Despite the disappointment, Peller later thanked his supporters for their backing, saying their love and loyalty meant more to him than winning the 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.

He described the nomination as a blessing and assured fans that he would continue working despite the loss.

“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. We move!” he added.

Ashswag, meanwhile, expressed excitement after receiving the award, thanking the audience for the recognition. When the presenter complimented his English, the Indian streamer responded that English was an actual language of India.

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