The emergence of INSTAGRAM has so far taken celebrity followership to a whole new level all around the world. even the celebrities cannot deny the critical role INSTAGRAM followership plays in their exploits as public figures. in fact so many celebrities owe a huge part of their rise to stardom to the potential exposure and immense publicity INSTAGRAM provides to its users.
In Nigeria, celebrities take to their INSTAGRAM handles to share and publicize their day - to - day exploits in and outside the art scene. most often, artistes share clips of their newly released music videos, movie clips, some show off their cars, others share pictures of their houses and a couple of hard currencies.
In one of our previous articles, we took a look at the most followed individuals on INSTAGRAM in the world, in this article we shall take a look at the most followed nigerians on INSTAGRAM.
As one would expect, this list is strictly dominated by the music stars. this is no surprise at all, as nigerian musicians have been proving to be a strong force to reckon with in not only the nigerian entertainment industry but also within africa and are making serious exploits all around the world to take the nigerian sound to every corner of the earth.
10. TEKNO - ARTISTE, RECORD PRODUCER
Kelechi Augustine miles is a native of ebonyi state, in Eastern nigeria. He was discovered by comedian, Julius Agwu after he watched him perform.
The “pana crooner” is a multi-talented singer and producer who has a couple of hit jams to his credit as a record producer, most notably “IF” by Davido and “Boss” by Ice prince.
Currently signed to MADE MEN MUSIC GROUP (MMMG), Tekno has been one of the most consistent music acts in the country since his rise to stardom. In 2017, Tekno had an explosive recording year, releasing couple of hit songs which includes, “Samantha, Be, Go” and a host of others.
In 2018, his girlfriend and fellow singer, Lola Rae gave birth to their first child.
Tekno often teases and thrills his followers on INSTAGRAM with a couple of funny video clips and some crazy dance moves. His Total number of followers currently stands at 4.1m, making him the 10th most followed Nigerian celebrity on INSTAGRAM.
9. CHIDINMA - Artiste
Chidinma Ekile was born and bred in Lagos state but is a native of Imo state in eastern nigeria. She caught the attention of Nigerians after winning the 2010 edition of mtn project fame west Africa. She later signed a record deal with Capital Hills, a label co-owned by rapper Illbliss and music video director, Clarence Peters.
In 2013, she released “Emi Ni Baller” featuring then label mate, “Suspect” and boss illbliss. The track became a chart-topping jam across the country and gained lots of award nominations.
Chidinma sits at the 9th position with a total number of 4.7 million INSTAGRAM followers.
8. GENEVIEVE NNAJI - ACTRESS, PRODUCER
Genevieve Nnaji is a leading actress in Nigeria. Having starred in so many blockbuster movies, she is one of the most decorated actress in Africa. Her movie “Lion Heart” has gone on to shatter a couple of nollywood records and consequently purchased by American movies website, NETFLIX.
Genevieve became a mother at a young age.
She currently sits at the 8th position with 4.7 million INSTAGRAM followers.
7. PETER OKOYE - ARTISTE
Peter Okoye A.K.A Mr P one half of the defunct legendary pop duo PSQUARE. Ever since their separation back in 2017,he has been performing with the stage name, Mr P.
After recording six studio albums together, the twin duo called it a day and have been recording as solo artistes since 2017.
Mr P has so far headlined so many concerts both local and international.
In the wake of their separation controversy, some fans drummed up support for Paul Okoye, the other half ,citing the magnitude of personal endorsements Peter gets as compared to that of Paul, despite being a duo.
He is currently the 7th most followed celebrity on INSTAGRAM with 5.1 million followers.
6. DON JAZZY - RECORD PRODUCER, ARTISTE
Don jazzy is the most decorated record producer in Nigeria, credited for bringing a couple of big names in the Nigerian music industry into limelight. Don jazzy alongside his former partner and friend D'banj founded MO-hits records in 2004. They made numerous achievements in the Music scene until their separation in 2012 with the later signing a lucrative record deal with kanye West's GOOD MUSIC. In the aftermath of their separation, he introduced an improved and rebranded “Supreme Mavins Dynasty” which currently houses some of the big guns in the Music Industry.
Don jazzy has a total of 5.3 million followers on INSTAGRAM.
5. YEMI ALADE - ARTISTE
Yemi Eberechi Alade was born in Umuahia, Abia state to a Yoruba father and an igbo mother. In 2013 she released her chart-topping hit, “Johnny” which gained massive airplay within and outside the shores of nigeria, also amassing lots of award nominations across the continent.
The Effizie music group act has remained consistent since the release of her debut studio album, “King of Queens” in 2014. Over the years, she has managed to maintain a secret private life. She sometimes thrills her followers on social media with new dance moves.
She is currently the 5th most followed celebrity on INSTAGRAM with 5.5 million followers.
4. FUNKE AKINDELE -ACTRESS, PRODUCER
Funke Akindele is one of the most popular actress in nigeria. in her acting career of over 20 years, Funke is one of the most decorated actress in nigeria.
She shot into the limelight when she starred as "Bisi" in the UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND sponsored sitcom, "I Need To Know" which aired daily on nigerian television stations from 1998 - 2002. in 2008, Funke Akindele starred as the protagonist in the nollywood blockbuster "Jenifa", the movie went ahead to receive numerous nominations both local and continental.
She has been to married to popular music star, Abdulrasheed Bello a.k.a JJC skills since 2016, they were recently blessed with a set of twins
She is the 4th most followed nigerian celebrity on INSTAGRAM with 6.3 million followers.
3. TIWA SAVAGE - ARTISTE
Tiwa Savage is the most followed female celebrity on INSTAGRAM in nigeria. the Mavin signee has remained one of the big guns in the nigerian music industry over the years. Tiwa Savage saw her popularity appreciate immensely following the release of her debut studio album, "Once Upon A Time" in 2013. the album contained her 2013 hit single "Eminado" which became one of the most viewed african music video on YOUTUBE that year.
The 38 years old singer got married to her long term lover, Tunji "Tee Billz" Balogun in 2013, in july 2015, she gave birth to their son, Jamil Balogun. the pop star signed a lucrative endorsement deal with telecommunication giants, MTN in 2013. she also has an endorsement deal with top beverage manufacturers, PEPSI. in 2018, she had a sold out concert at the indigo at the O2 arena, london.
she is the 3rd most followed nigerian celebrity on INSTAGRAM with a total of 6.5 million followers.
2. WIZKID - ARTISTE
Ayodeji Balogun is one of nigeria's leading acts in the contemporary music world. Wizkid won THE HEADIES NEXT RATED AWARD in 2011 following the success of his debut studio album, "SUPERSTAR" . Wizkid's music exploits has seen him take the nigerian sound across the globe.
In 2013, Wizkid left Empire mates Entertainment (E.M.E) and founded his own record label, STARBOY ENTERTAINMENT. he released his sophomore studio album in 2014 titled, "AYO" .In 2017 he released a single titled, "come closer", featuring canadian rapper, Drake. the song became an international hit prompting another collaboration between Drake and wizkid, titled, "One Dance" .
Wizkid is a multi-award winning artiste, boasting an enviable award cabinet. the pop star is the most followed nigerian celebrity on TWITTER but is the 2nd most followed on INSTAGRAM with 6.9 million followers.
1. DAVIDO - ARTISTE
David Adeleke is the most followed nigerian on INSTAGRAM. he is a native of Osun state in western nigeria. in 2011, he released his debut single "Back When" featuring rapper Naeto C.
Davido released his debut studio album, O.B.O (The Genesis) in 2012. following the tremendous success of the album, he signed a lucrative endorsement deal with MTN. he has remained consistent ever since rise to stardom and is a very active socialite.
Davido sits at the summit of this list as the most followed nigerian on INSTAGRAM with a total of 9 million followers.
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