Do you know the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram? Aren’t you curious to find out? For you to be on this page, I think you do. Please read through and be updated.
Instagram is a photo- and video-sharing social networking service owned by Facebook, Inc. It was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and launched in October 2010 exclusively on iOS.
This is the most popular social media platform globally. Your favourite celebrities are signed up on the platform. This keeps you updated on the happenings around them. They have built their brands over the years through their craft; hence, it is a race to get to the top.
The most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram are football players, actors, music artists, business moguls, etc. Let us spare you the stories and make a list below. Check out if you have a favourite as the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram below.
Most Followed Nigerian Celebrity on Instagram 2024
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The most-followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram beat the following celebrities to clinch the number-one spot.
#10. A.Y – 11.5 Million Followers
Ayo Makun, popularly known as “AY” is a stand-up comedian, actor, presenter, writer, producer, and businessman. Look how talented he is! Ayo studied theatre arts and has gone on to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.
AY has a very solid brand amidst numerous awards. He makes this list with 11.5 million followers and counting.
#9. Mercy Johnson Okogie – 11.8 Million Followers
If she didn’t make the list, I would be surprised. Mercy rose to fame through acting back in the day.
She is a multiple award-winning Actress and has featured in over 90 movie projects. She is married with 4 kids and sits pretty on the chart with over 11 million followers.
#8. Mr. P – 11.8 Million Followers
Peter Okoye of the recently REACTIVATED PSQUARE GROUP also makes the list. The “Ebeano” crooner has a large following particularly due to his music and other empowerment programs he participates in. He currently has 11.8 million followers, at number 7.
#7. Ini Edo – 11.9 Million Followers
Nigerian actress Iniobong Edo Ekim. Ini Edo debuted in the film industry in 2000 and has since appeared in over 100 films. She is always in our faces with almost 12 million Instagram followers.
#6. Don Jazzy – 12.7 Million Followers
The CEO of the Supreme Mavin Dynasty, which currently houses Rema and Ayraastar, Michael Collins Ajere, is quite popular. He is a singer, songwriter, and legendary record producer. He makes the list with over 12 million followers.
#5. BigWiz – 13.6 Million Followers
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is the 5th most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram. Popularly known for his musical hits, Wizkid is the talk of the town most times.
He has a large fanbase across the continent and the world, hence his over 13 million followers and counting.
#4. Tiwa Savage – 14.2 Million Followers
Tiwa Savage is a hit as far as music is concerned. Sometimes called ‘Mama Jam Jam”, Nigerian music’s first lady is steadily topping the charts with her hits. She is a singer, songwriter, and actress with over 15 years in the game.
Tiwa pulls her weight on Instagram with 14 million followers. Talk about the 3rd most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.
#3. Funke Akindele – 14.5 Million Followers
“Jenifa” as she is popularly called is giving the stars a run for their money on Instagram. Creator of the Jenifa series, Funke is a household name in the Nigerian entertainment scene. She’s an Actress and a content producer. She also has 9 million followers.
#2. Yemi Alada – 15.6 Million Followers
Winner of the 2009 edition of Peak Talent Show, Yemi Alade is now a household name. Yemi is an Afropop singer and songwriter, with vocals to die for. She has a huge following in Nigeria and across Africa. She currently has 15 million followers on Instagram.
#1. Davido – 25 Million Followers
David Adeleke is Nigeria’s most-followed celebrity. The DMW CEO is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has been in the industry for quite a while with chart-busting tracks. Ten years in the game and still counting.
With this, I believe you know your most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram in the year 2022.
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