Nigerian celebrities are blessed with loyal followers. It is not a stroll in the park to sustain followers with stiff competition in the entertainment industry. However, some celebrities have a large following than others.
On Instagram, there are strategies celebrities use to keep their fans. It could be by the regular posting of lovely pictures, funny videos, giveaways, or simply fashion statements that are noteworthy for their fans.
Let’s look into the top ten Nigerian celebrities with large Instagram followers. This list, in ascending order, stands as at the time of publishing this article.
10. Mercy Johnson Okojie (8.8M)
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie is an entertaining person to follow on Instagram. Regularly, she feeds her fans with her lifestyle which keeps them glued to her page. She is on number 10 on our list of most-followed Nigerian celebrities.
She is the mother of four lovely children- Purity, Henry, Angel, and Divine-Mercy. Also, her husband, Prince Odi Okojie often comes into the picture. With a fan base of 8.8 million people on Instagram, she is doing well.
9. AY Makun (9.1M)
Ayo Makun popularly known as Ay is an all-round entertainer. He is a comedian, actor, and filmmaker. His decision to create quality entertainment for his fans has gathered him 9.1 million fans on Instagram.
His page is usually filled with a shout-out to friends, colleagues, and families. More so, regular pictures of him, his wife Mabel, and his daughter, Michelle, give fans a reason to always visit his page.
8. Peter Okoye (9.4M)
The other part of the former music group P-Square, Peter Okoye is an entertainer par excellence. With 9.4 million Instagram followers presently, the 38-year-old entertainer gives his fans premium content. On his Instagram page are stories that centers around his music career and of course, his beautiful family.
7. Don Jazzy (9.5M)
Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy is one entertainer who is thriving beyond music. The boss of Mavins Records keeps his fans entertained with his funny videos.
He is one of the best music producers in Nigeria. His act of generosity has spurred many followers to his page who earnestly wait for his giveaways. Besides, he can be dubbed as the funniest Nigerian celebrity who is not a comedian. Presently, he has 9.5 million followers on Instagram.
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6. Ini Edo (10M)
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has been able to hold forte 10 million fans on Instagram with her constant fashion statements. There are various strategies celebrities use to capture the heart of her fans. However, Ini Edo has made her Instagram page a one-stop place for fashion and style. She sits on the sixth position of the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.
5. Wizkid (11.7M)
With 11.1 million followers and still counting on Instagram, Nigerian musician Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid is standing tall in the hearts of music lovers.
The Ojuelegba crooner keeps his fans updated with his concerts and less of his private life. Nevertheless, pictures of him and his children often capture the fancy of his followers.
4. Funke Akindele Bello (11.8M)
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has been able to warm her way into the hearts of her fans with the strategy she uses to maintain her followers.
The Jenifa’s Diary producer and actress share comedy skits often to the delight of her followers. More so, her Instagram page has regular pictures of her fashion sense and her family.
3. Yemi Alade (11.9M)
Yemi Alade is a prolific Nigerian singer. She presently has 11.7 million followers on Instagram. Her decision to stay out of trouble is quite laudable. Hence, the serenity on her page. It is pertinent to note that Yemi Alade constantly updates her fans with her fashion statements.
2. Tiwa Savage (12.3M)
Tiwa Savage has 11.8M Instagram followers presently. Her page is filled with gorgeous photos of herself. She shields her private life off Instagram although, on a few occasions, she has shared photos of herself and her son, Jamil.
1. Davido (19.7M)
Davido is a Nigerian celebrity with the highest number of fans on Instagram. He is famous for songs like Dami Duro, Gobe, Assurance, Fia, Blow My Mind, and many more.
The father of three keeps his fans updated with his concerts, outings, family, and his possessions.
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