Indian Streamer Ashswag Beats Peller, Carter Efe to Win Best International Streamer Award 2026
Indian content creator and livestreamer Ashswag has emerged as the winner of the Best International Streamer award at the 2026 Streamer Awards, beating Nigerian internet personalities Peller and Carter Efe, who were also nominated in the category.
Ashswag secured the award at the sixth edition of the ceremony held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Los Angeles, United States. The Indian streamer emerged ahead of the Nigerian duo and other international nominees, including Polish creator Young Multi and Cuban content creator Staryuuki.
Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, and Carter Efe had earned their nominations after the organisers unveiled the shortlist in October. Their inclusion among the five nominees represented a significant moment for Nigeria’s growing livestreaming community, attracting attention and support from fans across the country.
Following his victory, Ashswag expressed excitement and appreciation while receiving the award, thanking the audience for the recognition. His acceptance speech also attracted attention when the presenter complimented his English-speaking ability. Responding, Ashswag explained that English is an official language in India.
Meanwhile, Peller reacted to the outcome by appreciating his supporters for their love and loyalty, noting that their support meant more to him than winning a trophy. However, he also questioned the organisers’ decision to announce the winner of the category on the red carpet before the main ceremony, arguing that it did not give the nominees the same recognition as other award categories.
Despite missing out on the award, the nominations of Peller and Carter Efe have further placed Nigerian livestreaming personalities on the international entertainment map, highlighting the growing influence of African digital creators.
In another major highlight of the ceremony, American YouTuber and livestreamer IShowSpeed won the prestigious Streamer of the Year award for the third consecutive time. He also received awards for Best IRL Streamer and Best Streamed Series for his World Cup Tour.
The 2026 Streamer Awards brought together prominent livestreamers and digital content creators from different parts of the world to celebrate their achievements and contributions to online entertainment.
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