10 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities on Instagram 2020

It’s 2020, and the times, they are changing—and that includes in the social media-verse. One thing that hasn’t changed: Instagram’s status as the internet’s most influential (or, at least, most influencer-filled) app.

Whether they have the most compelling feeds or just the most loyal fandoms, the celebrities with the biggest Instagram followings say a lot about the state of pop culture—whose feeds we’re thirsty to scroll though for endless glam shots and what makes us hit that “like” button.

Below, find out which stars have the most popular accounts of the year.

For the sake of the argument we have to make note that @Instagram does hold the record for the most followers on our favorite image app, but these celebs don’t fall too far behind.

10. Mercy Johnson Okojie:

Mercy Johnson Okojie is a Nigerian actress born on the 28th of August, 1984. She has been a irresistible force in Nollywood and has been active in the industry since 2004. She has about 8.7 million followers on Instagram. She is happily married and blessed with 4 kids.

9. AY Makun:

Ayodeji Richard Makun popularly known as AY is a Nigerian comedian, actor, film producer and director born on the 19th of August, 1971. AY has been a force to be reckoned with both in Nollywood and the comic industry. He has over 9 million followers on Instagram. He is happily married with 1 child

8. Don Jazzy:

Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy is a Nigerian producer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist born on the 26th of November, 1982. He set up Mavins Records on 8th May 2012 and has housed big artistes both in the past and present. Such artistes include; Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Johnny Drille, Rema, Ladipoe and many more. He has about 9.4 million followers on Instagram.

7. Mr. P:

Paul Okoye better known as Mr. P is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, dancer, philanthropist born on the 18th of November, 1981. He is also popular for his frequent giveaways on Instagram. He has about 9.4 million followers on Instagram and is happily married with a child.

6. Ini Edo:

Iniobong Edo Ekim born on the 23rd of April, 1982 is a popular Nigerian actress and has been unstoppable in the Entertainment industry since she began her career in 2000 and has featured in over 180 movies. She has 9.9m followers on Instagram.

5. Wizkid:

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid born on the 16th of July, 1990 is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence after releasing “Holla at Your Boy”, the hit single from his debut studio album “Superstar” in 2011. He has about 11m followers on Instagram.

4. Funke Akindele:

Olufunke Akindele Bello popularly known as Jenifa (born on August 24, 1977) is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She plays the lead character in her award winning series “Jenifa’s Diary” and has won multiple awards. She has about 11.4 million followers on Instagram.

3. Yemi Alade:

Yemi Eberechi Alade (born on 13th March, 1989), known professionally as Yemi Alade is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence after releasing hit single “Johnny” in 2014 and has been unstoppable ever since. She has about 11.6 million followers on Instagram.

2. Tiwa Savage:

Tiwatope Savage (born on 5th February, 1980), best known as Tiwa Savage is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. She signed with Mavins Records in 2012. She rose to prominence when she released “Kele Kele Love” from her debut studio album “Once Upon a Time”. She has about 11.8 followers on Instagram

1. Davido:

David Adedeji Adeleke ( born November 21, 1992) best known as Davido is an American born, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Davido rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from his debut studio album “Omo Baba Olowo” in 2012. He has about 17.3 million followers on Instagram and is the most followed Instagram celebrity in Africa

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