‘We deserved the same recognition’ — Peller slams streamer awards over pink carpet remedy

Nigerian streamer Peller has slammed the organisers of the 2026 Streamer Awards for asserting the Best International Streamer winner on the pink carpet earlier than the primary ceremony, insisting that his class was denied the popularity given to others.

Peller, who misplaced the award to Indian streamer Ashswag alongside fellow Nigerian creator Carter Efe, mentioned the nominees deserved to obtain the identical consideration and respect as contestants in different classes.

Reacting after the ceremony, he described the organisers’ determination as unfair, writing: “Announcing our category and revealing the winner on the red carpet before the main event started was unfair.”

He, nevertheless, 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.”