As social media has proven to us times without number, anyone can be a celebrity. Some people become famous for showcasing talents like singing or acting while others are famous for almost nothing.
While celebrities may be known to their fans and their targeted audience, have you ever wondered how influential they are especially on social media? Well, no need to worry about that anymore. After going through verified sources, we’ve compiled a list of Nigerian celebrities with the most followers on Instagram.
Davido
Coming in number one is Davido, E choke! With 19.1 million followers, Davido is one of the most paid influencers in Nigeria, and his engagements clearly shows why.
Yemi Alade
The self-styled Mama of Africa is popular on Instagram as she has amassed 12,313,907 followers.
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is one of the leading female artistes in the country. The beautiful mother and artiste is well-loved by her fans and can boast of 11.8 million followers. If you want to see beautiful content about the singer and her son, then you can be an extra follower if you are not already one.
Wizkid
Yes, Wizzy baba made the list, of course. With 11.8 million followers, he is one of the most followed musicians, and his page is also one of the fastest-growing pages.
Funke Akindele
The creator of Jenifa’s Diaries and the new blockbuster movie Omo Ghetto: The Saga is famous for her incredible ability to blend into any character. Her 11,633,228 followers can attest to the fact that she is indeed talented.
Ini Edo
Ini Edo is one actress that has been in the film industry for decades now and still maintains her youthful look. She started acting at the age of 18 and has become a household name since then. Edo has 10,350,344 followers on Instagram.
Mr P
Mr P is one of the most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram; his organic 10.5 million followers have proven that he has quite a large following.
Don Jazzy
The Mavins record label owner is quite a character on his own. He’s not only a producer, songwriter, and businessman, he is also displaying his comic skills on his socials. He is funny and seems like a fun person to hang out with. His 10.3 million followers also seem to think the same.
Ayo Makun
Popularly known as ‘AY,’ Ayo Makun is a famous comedian, actor, and movie maker. He is popularly known for his hit movies like Ten days in Sun City, 30 days in Atlanta, and more. He has 10.3 million followers on Instagram.
Mercy Aigbe
The award-winning actress and mother of two is much admired for her beautiful outfits and rich fabrics. She does not shy away from Nigerian styles, and her 9.2million Instagram followers love her for it!
