Although the official nomination list was not publicized, other streamers such as Rachel Kay (South Africa), Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco), and Rynenzo (Nigeria) were likely considered for the award
The SiGMA Africa summit (which includes the awards) began in 2023 with its first edition in Nairobi, Kenya.
The summit then continued in 2024 and 2025 in Cape Town, and the 2026 edition (where Shanks won Best Streamer) was held there as well.