Nigerian streamer Peller has slammed the organisers of the 2026 Streamer Awards for announcing the Best International Streamer winner on the red carpet before the main ceremony, insisting that his category was denied the recognition given to others.
Peller, who lost the award to Indian streamer Ashswag alongside fellow Nigerian creator Carter Efe, said the nominees deserved to receive the same attention and respect as contestants in other categories.
Reacting after the ceremony, he described the organisers’ decision as unfair, writing: “Announcing our category and revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event started was unfair.”
He, however, clarified that his criticism was not directed at Ashswag, stressing: “This is not about disrespecting the winner; it’s about giving every category the recognition it deserves.”
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