A lot of celebrities in Nigeria are featured on the social media platform, Instagram. The Instagram platform, a lot of people strive to have the highest number of followers on Instagram in Nigeria. Same as Nigerian Celebrities too. With that, we are going to be looking at the top 30 Celebrities in Nigeria with the Highest Instagram followers in 2021.
Top 30 Celebrities In Nigeria With The Highest Instagram Followers in 2021
1. Davido — Has 18.5 million followers on Instagram
2. Tiwa Savage — Has 12 million followers on Instagram
3. Yemi Alade — Has 12.5 million followers on Instagram
4. Funkejenifaakindele — Has 11.9 million followers on Instagram
5. Wizkid — Has 11.6 million followers on Instagram
6. Ini-Edo — Has 10.4 million followers on Instagram
7. Peter Okoye — Has 10.1 million followers on Instagram
8. Don Jazzy — Has 9.8 million followers on Instagram
9. Ayo Makun — Has 9.8 million followers on Instagram
10. Mercy Johnson — 9.2 million followers on Instagram
11. Regina Daniels — Has 9 million followers on Instagram
12. Mercy Aigbe — 8.9 million followers on Instagram
13. Tekno — Has 8.6 million followers on Instagram
14. Simi — Has 8.2 million followers on Instagram
15. Genevieve Nnaji — 7.9 million followers on Instagram
16. Falz – 7.5 million — Has 7.5 million followers on Instagram
17. Chidinma Ekile — Has 7.5 million followers on Instagram
18. Kizzdaniel — Has 7.4 million followers on Instagram
19. Basketmouth – Has 7.3 million followers on Instagram
20. Paul Okoye (rudeboy) – Has 7.1 million followers on Instagram
21. Olamide – Has 7.2 million followers on Instagram
22. Patoranking – Has 6.9 million followers on Instagram
23. Rita Dominic – Has 6.8 million followers on Instagram
24. Phyno – Has 6.4 million followers on Instagram
25. Tonto Dikeh – Has 6.4 million followers on Instagram
26. Linda Ikeji – Has 6.2 million followers on Instagram
27. Adekunle gold – Has 6.2 million followers on Instagram
28. 2baba – Has 6.1 million followers on Instagram
29. Reekado banks – Has 6 million followers on Instagram
30. Burnaboy – Has 5.1 million followers on Instagram
31. Banky W – Has 4.5 million followers on Instagram
1. Davido — Has 18.5 million followers on Instagram
For a while now, Davido has been the celebrity in Nigeria with the highest Instagram followers. On his Instagram page, he currently has 18.5 million followers. His followers on Instagram are far more than Anthony Joshua’s own. Let’s look at some little things you need to know about Davido.
Davido is a very known American-born Nigerian musician. He was born on the 21st of November, 1992 which makes him currently 28-year-old. Davido was born in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Davido was born to the family of Mr. Adedeji Adeleke and Late Mrs. Vero Adeleke whereby he was given the name, David Adedeji Adeleke. Davido is known to be the second child of his parents.
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2. Tiwa Savage — Has 12 million followers on Instagram
Tiwa Savage is a well-known popular Songwriter, Singer, and Actress. She is a lady who hails from Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria. She was born on the 5th of February 1980 which makes her currently 40-year-old.
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3. Yemi Alade — Has 12.5 million followers on Instagram
Yemi Alade is another popular Nigerian Afropop singer, Actress, and SongWriter. Her full name is Yemi Eberechi Alade. She was born on the 13th of March, 1989 which makes her 31 years of age. She is an indigene of Abia State, Nigeria.
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4. Funkejenifaakindele — Has 11.9 million followers on Instagram
Funke Akindele is another very popular Nigerian Actress and Film Producer. She is popularly known as Jenifa by a lot of her fans, but Jenifa’s full name is Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde. She was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, on the 24th of August, 1977 which makes her 43 years of age.
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5. Wizkid — Has 11.6 million followers on Instagram
Wizkid is another very popular celebrity who is a Nigerian Singer and Songwriter. Wizkid whose full name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun was born on the 16th of July, 1990 in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.
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6. Ini-Edo — Has 10.4 million followers on Instagram
Ini Edo is a Nigerian Actress and film producer who started her acting journey back in 2000 when she was 18 years of age. Ini Edo was born on the 23rd of April, 1982 which makes her 38 years of age currently. Ini Edo is a proudly born Akwa-Ibom state lady.
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7. Peter Okoye — Has 10.1 million followers on Instagram
Peter Okoye is another popular Nigerian celebrity whose stage name is Mr. P. He was born in Jos, but his parents are from Anambra State. Peter Okoye was born on November 18th, 1981 which makes him 39 years of age. As of now, Peter has two lovely kids and he is married.
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8. Don Jazzy — Has 9.8 million followers on Instagram
Don Jazzy is another celebrity who has a high number of followers on Instagram. Don Jazzy’s full name is Michael Collins Ajereh. He was born on the 26th of November, 1982 which makes him 38 years of age currently. Don Jazzy is known to be a Nigerian musician, Record Producer, Song Writer, and Philanthropist who hails from Abia, Umuahia, Nigeria.
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9. Ayo Makun — Has 9.8 million followers on Instagram
Ayo Makun with the full name Ayodele Richard Makun who is popularly known as AY Comedian is another celebrity with a high number of followers on Instagram. He was born on the 19th of August, 1971 in Warri which makes him 49 years of age.
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10. Mercy Johnson — 9.2 million followers on Instagram
Mercy Johnson Okojie is another popular celebrity with a high number of followers. She was born on the 28th of August, 1984 in Lagos State. She is known to be a very popular actress.
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11. Regina Daniels — Has 9 million followers on Instagram
Regina Daniels is another young Nigerian celebrity with high Instagram followers. Regina Daniels was born on the 10th of October, 2000. She is known to be an Actress, Entrepreneur, and Model. She is one of the youngest actresses in Nigeria. She joined the Nollywood Industry back then in 2007. She is a lady who comes from Delta State, but she was born in Lagos State.
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12. Mercy Aigbe — Has 8.9 million followers on Instagram
Mercy Aigbe is another popular Nigerian celebrity with high Instagram followers. Mercy Aigbe is popularly known to be a Nigerian Award-Winning Actress and also a Businesswoman. She was born on the 1st of January, 1978. Her state of origin is Edo State. She is currently married with two kids.
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13. Tekno — Has 8.6 million followers on Instagram
Tekno is another celebrity in Nigeria who has a high number of Instagram followers. Tekno whose full name is Augustine Miles Kelechi is a famous Nigerian Singer and Songwriter. He was born on the 17th of December, 1992. He is from Bauchi State.
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14. Simi — Has 8.2 million followers on Instagram
Simi is also another popular Nigerian celebrity with a high number of Instagram followers. Her full name is Simisola Kosoko. She was born on the 19th of April, 1988. Simi is currently a singer, actress, and songwriter.
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15. Genevieve Nnaji — 7.9 million followers on Instagram
Genevieve is another celebrity in Nigeria with a high number of Instagram followers. She was born on the 3rd of May, 1971 which makes her 41 years of age. She is an actress and film producer.
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16. Falz – 7.5 million — Has 7.5 million followers on Instagram
Falz whose full name is Folarin Falana is a Nigerian Actor, Songwriter, and Singer. He was born on the 27th of October, 1990 which makes him 30 years of age. He was born in the Mushin area of Lagos State which is his hometown.
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17. Chidinma Ekile — Has 7.5 million followers on Instagram
Chidinma Ekile is a popular songwriter and musician. She was born on the 2nd of May, 1991.
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18. Kizzdaniel — Has 7.4 million followers on Instagram
Kizz Daniel is a popular Nigerian celebrity with high followers on Instagram. Kizz Daniel’s real name is Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe. He is from the Abeokuta area of Lagos State. He was born on the 1st of May, 1996.
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19. Basketmouth – Has 7.3 million followers on Instagram
Basket Mouth whose real name is Bright Okpocha was born on the 14th of September, 1978. He is known to be an Actor and A Comedian.
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20. Olamide – Has 7.2 million followers on Instagram
Olamide whose full name is Olamide Adedeji was born on the 15th of March, 1989. He was born in the Bariga area of Lagos State. He is known to be a popular singer, songwriter, and rapper.
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21. Patoranking – Has 6.9 million followers on Instagram
Patoranking is another popular celebrity with a high number of Instagram followers. Patoranking’s birth name is Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. He was born on the 27th of May, 1990. Patoranking is known to be a Nigerian Singer and Songwriter. Patoranking was born and brought up in Egba, but hails from Ebonyi State.
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22. Rita Dominic – Has 6.8 million followers on Instagram
Rita Dominic whose full name is Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha is known to be a popular Nigerian artiste. She was born on the 12th of July, 1975.
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23. Phyno – Has 6.4 million followers on Instagram
phyno is known to be a very popular Nigerian singer, rapper, record producer, and Songwriter. His full name is Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike. He was born on the 9th of October, 1986.
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24. Tonto Dikeh – Has 6.4 million followers on Instagram
Tonto Dikeh is known to be a popular singer, actor, and songwriter. She was born on the 9th of June, 1985. Her full name is Tonto Charity Dikeh. She is also popularly known as Tontolet.
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25. Linda Ikeji – Has 6.2 million followers on Instagram
Linda Ikeji is a popular Nigerian blogger, writer, and publisher. She was born on the 19th of September, 1980.
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26. Adekunle Gold – Has 6.2 million followers on Instagram
Adekunle Gold is known to be a popular singer, songwriter, and graphic designer. His full name is Adekunle Kosoko. He was born on the 28th of January, 1987.
27. 2baba – Has 6.1 million followers on Instagram
2baba whose full name is Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Singer, Record Producer, Songwriter, and entrepreneur. He was born on the 18th of September, 1975.
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28. Reekado Banks – Has 6 million followers on Instagram
Reekado Banks whose real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon is a popular Nigerian Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur. He was born on the 6th of December, 1993.
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29. Burnaboy – Has 5.1 million followers on Instagram
Burna Boy is known to be a popular Nigerian Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, and Dancer. He was born on the 2nd of July, 1991. Burna Boy’s full name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu.
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30. Banky W – Has 4.5 million followers on Instagram
Banky W whose full name is Olubankole Wellington was born in New York, United States. He is popularly known to be a Songwriter, Politician, Singer, Entrepreneur, and Actor. He was born on the 27th of March, 1981.
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In conclusion, we have now analyzed the top 30 Nigerian celebrities with a high number of Instagram followers. We are sure you noticed that we just wrote some very short biographies of these top celebrities, but we are working hard to upload the biographies of these top celebrities. What are your thoughts on this? Please do well to drop your comments in the comment section below.
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