Two 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 in a post on X. The five-person shortlist listed Peller and Carter Efe alongside three other global streamers: Indian streamer Ashswag, Polish creator Young Multi and Cuban streamer Staryuuki.
The nomination marks major international recognition for Nigeria’s streaming community, which has grown exponentially over the past year, driven by TikTok Live, Twitch and YouTube.
Both nominees have built massive following through high-engagement live content, collaborative streams and viral moments.
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Peller, who recently said he was invited to TikTok’s office in the United Kingdom, described the nomination as a milestone and dedicated it to his fans.
Winners will be determined by a combination of a 70% public vote and a 30% panellist score.
The Streamer Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 12, 2026, in Los Angeles and will stream live on Twitch and YouTube.
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