Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Oderhowo Carter Efe have been nominated for Best International Streamer at the 2026 Streamer Awards.
The organisers announced the nominations on Friday, placing the two Nigerian creators on a five-person shortlist for the international category. They will compete alongside Indian streamer Ashwag, Polish creator Young Multi and Cuban streamer StarYuuki.
Peller and Carter Efe Make International Shortlist
The nominations represent another major recognition for Nigeria's rapidly expanding livestreaming and digital entertainment scene.
Peller and Carter Efe have built large audiences through livestreams, collaborations and viral content across platforms, helping increase the visibility of Nigerian creators among international audiences.
Peller has also recently spoken about his growing international profile, including an invitation to TikTok's office in the United Kingdom. He described the Streamer Awards nomination as a milestone and dedicated the recognition to his fans.
Five Streamers Nominated
The Best International Streamer category features five nominees:
• Peller — Nigeria
• Carter Efe — Nigeria
• Ashwag — India
• Young Multi — Poland
• StarYuuki — Cuba
The inclusion of two Nigerian creators means the country has two representatives in the same international category at this year's awards.
Voting Opens Ahead of November Ceremony
Voting for the 2026 Streamer Awards is currently open and is scheduled to close on October 31.
According to the organisers, the final winners will be determined through a combination of public voting and panel scores. Public votes will account for 70% of the final result, while the panel will contribute the remaining 30%.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on November 12, 2026, with the event set to stream live on Twitch and YouTube.
A Milestone for Nigerian Streaming
The nominations underline the growing international reach of Nigerian online creators, particularly as livestreaming continues to become a major part of the country's digital entertainment industry.
For Peller and Carter Efe, the nomination puts their work before an international audience and gives Nigerian streaming another presence on one of the industry's major award platforms.
The winner will be announced at the November ceremony following the completion of the public voting and panel evaluation process.
