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Top 10 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities on Instagram In 2018
On Instagram, the number of followers you have determines your popularity and this is used as bragging rights. Celebrities check their numbers every day (they won’t tell you) to see how they are doing
Having a huge number of followers on Social media today will earn you endorsements, advert enquiries and lots of money, just ask the likes of @therock and @justsul. These articles shed more light on the most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram in 2018
Where do you go to catch up with all the happenings around your favourite celebrities and see what events or clothing they are wearing for the day? Instagram
We used to have to wait till the latest issue of Ovation now we got access to a peek of our celebrities’ lives in the palm of our hands, thanks to Instagram. Who are the popular celebrities and who are having their popularity backed by social media followership? Here is the list of the Top 10 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities on Instagram right now
1 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities on Instagram
1.1 Davido [@davidoofficial] – 7.6 million
1.2 Wizkid – [@wizkidayo] – 6million
1.3 Tiwa Savage [@tiwasavage] – 5.4 million
1.4 Don Jazzy [@donjazzy] – 4.7 million
1.5 Peter Okoye [@peterpsquare] – 4.4 million
1.6 Yemi Alade [@yemialade] – 4.3 million
1.7 Patoranking[@patorankingfire], Genevieve Nnaji[@genevieveNnaji], Chidinma Ekile[@chindimaekile] – 4.1 million
1.8 AY Makun[@aycomedian]3.8. Tekno[@teknoofficial] – 3.9 million
1.9 Olamide [@baddosneh], Mercy Aigbe[@realmercyaigbe] – 3.7 million
1.10 Falz [@falzthebahdguy] – 3.6 million
- Davido [@davidoofficial] – 7.6 million
Davido (David Adeleke) is an International Music Artiste from Osun State, Nigeria who has several hits in his discography. His music is one of the most popular in the country and Africa as a whole. He’s also somewhat of a philanthropist giving out cash gifts to his fans occasionally. His number one spot here further solidifies him as Nigeria’s current number one artist
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2. Wizkid – [@wizkidayo] – 6 million
Wizkid, Nigeria’s Starboy is one of Nigeria’s top music artist. In continuation of this rivalry between him and Davido, he comes in second on this list much like has from a musical point of view in the past year. The Soco crooner still commands massive popularity with a dedicated fan base, unfortunately, his loyal base hasn’t done enough to beat Davido to the number one spot
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3. Tiwa Savage [@tiwasavage] – 5.4million
Mavin’s first lady, Mama Jamjam is the only lady in the first 5 of this list. Tiwa Savage, who has been racking up the hits in recent times has seen the new wave popularity reflect in her social media following. One of Nigeria’s most talented musician, her page is a great place to keep up with her music, concert and tours
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4. Don Jazzy [@donjazzy] – 4.7 million
Don Jazzy, the big boss. The man who gave the world Mohits crew reinvented himself and served Mavins on a platter with success. The veteran producer is an icon of the Nigerian music industry, having been a prominent member for over 15 years. The longevity pays off in a massive 4.6 million followership despite a reduced presence on the music scene
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5. Peter Okoye [@peterpsquare] – 4.4 million
Peter Okoye, one half of the legendary PSquare duo comes in at number 5. Despite having lost the attention of music fans and Nigerians in general because of the unending fight between him and his twin brother, the man still enjoys the support of fans and supporters and gossips, commanding to the tune of 4.4 million followers on Instagram
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6. Yemi Alade [@yemialade] – 4.3 million
As one of Nigeria’s top performers, Yemi Alade enjoys a spot on this popularity list at number 6 with 4.3 million. Even though her fan base might be limited in her home country Nigeria, her style of music enjoys extreme support from other African countries and outside the country and their adoration of Miss Yemi might just be the reason she holds steady at over 4 million followers
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7. Patoranking[@patorankingfire], Genevieve Nnaji[@genevieveNnaji], Chidinma Ekile[@chindimaekile] – 4.1 million
At number 7 is the crowded spot of Musician, Patoranking and Miss Chindima and Actress/Producer and Nollywood Icon, Genevieve Nnaji who is the first Non musician on this list, suggesting that when it comes to social media popularity, celebrities from the acting sector of the entertainment industry are not having as much social media clout as their music counterparts
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8. Tekno[@teknoofficial] – 3.9 million
Tekno, the Pana hit engineer coming at number 8
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AY, whose presence can be due to accumulated fame from his AY live show clearly enjoys a fair bit of support from those who enjoy his brand of comedy
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9. Olamide [@baddosneh], Mercy Aigbe[@realmercyaigbe] – 3.7 million
In another confluence of music and acting, Olamide the serial hit-master comes in at surprisingly lowly number 9 with Yoruba movies icon, Mercy Aigbe. Olamide whose music is one of the regular staples of street anthems in Nigeria, can’t seem to back his street popularity with digital followership while Mercy Aigbe seems to benefit of the large fans of Yoruba movies in Nigeria
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10. Falz [@falzthebahdguy] – 3.6 million
In perhaps the most surprising position on this list, Falz The Bahd Guy, the multi-talented musician who enjoys followership from three of Nigeria’s major entertainment sectors, music, movies and comedy doesn’t have the plurality in his talent arsenal reflected in his digital followership. Regardless, we love Mr Folarin and continue to support his little effort at reforming the Nigeria society
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Top 10 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities on Instagram In 2018
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