Ever wondered who the most followed celebrities in Nigeria on social media are? One would never imagine the rate at which Nigerian celebrities draw traffic to their bosom. It is good to be somebody that is known by some bodies (chuckles). If not, you are on a long thing. Hmm! No jokes at all, while many others are stretching to get followers on their social media page, some others are having them in a twinkle of an eye. Hmm! I am humble, so feel free to follow me any day, any time.
Anyways, we are just about to share with you the top mega Nigerian celebrities that are most followed on some social media platforms which is going to be based on the three major social media platforms; Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I bet you don’t want to miss out of the gist, except you are some hater, somewhere. Here they are, in no particular order.
Davido
Here is an amazing young musician whose success is still a wonder to the likes of me. Sometimes, you look at the success of persons and appreciate the essence of earnest determination and a God that is ever set to pour his grace. He is the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram with 2.9 million followers. He is doing very well on facebook and twitter too, with 3.0 million on Facebook, and 2.0 on Twitter. Davido currently tops the list of the most followed Nigerian celebrities on social media.
Wizkid
Okay, I understand his success in the music industry in quite a short time and appreciate his continuous efforts to keep his name rolling in the music industry. However, I do not understand how he has hauled 2.3 million Twitter followers to himself. Oh my god! That is all I can say. He is also followed by 2.6 million instagram users, and has 1.5 million followers on Facebook.
Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde
Who wouldn’t want to be amongst the many followers of the female beauty celebrity; Omotola Ekehinde? Forget the snide, some would gladly share; she is a stunning and amazing leading actress any one would gladly opt to follow. Her charisma speaks louder than some voices of influence, plus she is a beauty of great influence in her world. She is the most followed Nigerian female celebrity on Facebook with 3.2 million followers. She has 1.1 million followers on instagram, and roughly 845 thousand followers on Twitter. Awesome!
Genevieve Nnaji
The beauty queen of Nollywood! Who doesn’t like Genevieve, if not success haters? This amazing and highly talented movie star has 2.3 million followers on Facebook, 2.2 million followers on Instagram, and 1.1 million followers on Twitter.
Tiwa Savage
Tiwa rocks the music industry! Fondly referred to as Nigerian Beyoncé, she is among the top female stars delivering good music to music lovers, little wonder she is among the most followed celebrities in Nigeria. Tiwa is followed by 2.3 million Instagram users. She has 1.5 million and 1.6 million followers on Facebook and Twitter respectively.
Don Jazzy
The list of the most followed celebrities in Nigeria will not be complete without this big man! Music producer, song-writer and singer, the Don is simply a music genius. He is loved by his fans and follows him largely on social media. Don Jazzy has 2.2 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million followers on Facebook, and 1.7 million followers on Twitter.
Peter Okoye
The cute and highly talented secular musician is the one of the top Nigerian male celebrities largely followed on social media. 1.9 million Followers on Instagram, and 1.1 million followers on Twitter and 4.7 thousand followers on Facebook. Peter Okoye has braced success beyond the four walls of the global environment and has created a presence that blossoms in the social media world. What a wow! If that isn’t wow to you, then it is to me.
Funke Akindele
Also known as Jenifa, she is currently in silent honeymoon with her new husband. If you have been following Nigerian stars on instagram, you would have noticed that Jenifa’s followers are increasing in numbers than any other celeb? Are you surprised? Oh don’t be; you need to watch her TV series, Jenifa’s Diary. She currently has 2.2 million followers on Instagram, but it sure will increase far above that in the next couple of months. She might just top the list of the most followed celebrities in Nigeria soon. Everybody loves Jenifa!
