Wizkid is outside the top 3! See the Top 20 most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram

See the list of the most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram in 2021.

I conducted a poll. I asked 30 individuals which number is Wizkid among the top 20 most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram.

20 of those 30 placed him in the top 2. However, the details of this article will surprise them as Wizkid is outside the top 4.

Why do celebrities use Instagram

Instagram is one of the most widely used social media networks.

It is a method by which marketers and potential business partners approach celebrities to have deals with them, in addition to simply exchanging photos and pictures.

Fans can also follow their favourite celebrities’ activities on the platform.

One of the things fans examine when measuring a celebrity’s success and achievement is their popularity across social media platforms.

Who are the most followed Nigerians celebrities on instagram

#1 Davido

David Adeleke, also known by his stage name Davido, is a Nigerian singer who has won numerous awards.

Davido has 20.9 million Instagram followers, making him the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.

#2 Yemi Alade

The lovely female musician is the second most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.

There’s not a lot of drama on her Instagram feed; just a lot of photographs from her profession and her incredible body.

She has a total of 14.4 million followers.

#3 Funke Akindele

Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde, also known by her stage as Funke Akindele, is the third most followed Nigeria celebrity on Instagram.

On Instagram, she has a total of 13.7 million fans.

#4 Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage is an actress as well as a musician. The stunning singer has been a powerful female figure in the music industry for nearly a decade.

Her 125 Instagram postings largely revolve around her work and her adorable baby, Jam Jam. Unlike some other celebs, Tiwa rarely shares details about her personal life on Instagram.

She has a total of 12.7 million followers.

#5 Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, Wizzy, or Starboy, is the fifth artist on the list of most followed Nigerian celebrities.

Wizkid is the most acclaimed Nigerian artist in history and one of the most influential Afro-pop performers of our time.

Wizkid has a total of 12.6 million Instagram followers.

#6 Don jazzy

Michael Collins Ajereh, also known as Don Jazzy, is a record producer, audio engineer, record executive. He is also a singer, composer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Don Jazzy however is sixth on the list of the most followed Nigerian celebrities on Instagram

The award-winning CEO of Mavin Record Label, whose witty and generous personality has given him 11.8 million Instagram followers.

#7 Ini Edo

Ini Edo is Nigeria’s second most popular actress. Also, she is known for posting sexy images of herself.

On Instagram, Ini Edo has 11.4 million followers.

#7 Peter Okoye

Mr P, also known as Peter Okoye, is a musician, entertainer, and the CEO of PClassic Records. He and his twin brother founded the ‘Psquare,’ which is now defunct P-Square.

With 11.4 million Instagram followers, he is the joint 7th most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.

#9 AY Makun

Ayo Makun has been one of Nigeria’s most well-known comedians for more than 20 years. His adaptability and business savvy have made him not only well-liked but also extremely successful.

It’s no surprise that he’s the most popular comedian in the country.

His usual post is either a birthday shoutout to friends or funny comedies. He however has a total of 11 million followers.

#10 Regina Daniel

Daniel is a model and a Nollywood actor. Her mother is Rita Daniel, who is both an actor and a film producer.

Regina Daniel has a following of 10.3 million people.

#11 Mercy Johnson Okojie

Mercy Johnson Okojie, a Nollywood actress, is the country’s 11th most popular celebrity on IG.

Her cult-like admirers are responsible for her constant Instagram development.

One remarkable and distinctive characteristic of this actress is the speed with which her 10.8 million followers click on anything she posts on social media.

#12 Mercy Aigbe

The award-winning actress is known for her distinct sense of style and attire. Her attire received a lot of praise from fashion insiders during the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, and she was trending on social media even after the ceremony.

Her Instagram account currently has 9.7 million followers.

#13 Simi

Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, is the wife of music singer Adekunle Gold and has a legion of adoring followers behind her.

Her superb music, combined with her heavenly voice, would assure that her fans would keep coming back for more.

Simi and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are highly active on social media because they frequently post loving photographs of each other on their pages.

She has a total of 9.3 million followers.

#14 Tekno

Tekno is unquestionably a personification of skill in the field of entertainment. He sings as well as he dances, and he’s a master of staging.

Tekno one time removed all of his Instagram posts however, he has started posting back.

His 8.5 million fans remain faithful to him.

#15 Nnaji Genevieve

In 2005, she became the first actor to win the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

She has 8.2 million followers.

#16 Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji alias Olamide is still a name to reckon with in the music industry, having broken through with Eni Duro in 2010.

He rarely shares anything about his personal life on his social media, but he is known for making official announcements about his projects and activities on his Instagram profile.

He also has a total of 8.1 million followers.

#17 Kizz Daniel

Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and also a composer.

The singer of “Woju” has a fan base of 7.8 million people on Instagram.

@iamkizzdaniel is his official Instagram handle.

#18 Rita Dominic

The graceful 45-year-old from Imo State is ranked eighteenth on our list.

Rita also has 6.8 million Instagram followers on her verified account.

#18 Tonto Dikeh

Tonto, a Rivers State native, is also a philanthropist. Her charity organization, “The Tonto Dikeh Foundation,” was officially established on August 27, 2000.

However, she has 6.8 million Instagram followers.

#20 Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Omotola, also know as Omosexy she is one of Nigeria’s most powerful actresses.

Omosexy made her Nollywood debut when she was 17 years old and married a year later.

On Instagram, she also has 5.2 million followers.