20 Most Followed Nigerian Celebrities On Instagram (2017)

Currently, after critical researches, we decided to compile this list of the 20 most followed Nigerian celebrities on instagram.
Below are the top 20 Nigerian celebrities as at 11th of may, 2017

1- Davido:- 4Million followers

At number one is Davido (real name David Adedji Adeleke). He is a renowned Nigerian American recording artist, performer and record producer, and the owner of (DMW) label, which houses music artists, such as:- Mayorkun, Dremo, and Ichaba

2- Wizkid:- 3.5million followers

Wizkid’s real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. He is also a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, performer, the owner of Star Boy label, which houses music artists, such as:- Mr Eazi, and R2Bees

3- Funke Akindele Bello (Jenifa) 3.28 million followers

Dele Olufunke Ayotunde is a Nigerian actress. She came to limelight after featuring in … Funke Akindele also plays the lead character in the hit TV show Jenifa’s Diary, alongside Fisayo Ajisola, Falz, Lolo and more.

4- Tiwa Savage:- 3.2million followers

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun better known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer under Mavins label, and an actress.

5- Don Jazzy:- 3million followers

Michael Collins Ajereh known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian record producer, singer-songwriter and musician. He has been the chief executive officer of Mo’ Hits Records and is the current chief executive officer of Mavin Records.

6- Genevieve Nnaji:- 2.9million followers

Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood.
And, she’s currently working on her big Nollywood movie “Lion’s heart”

7- Patoranking:- 2.6Million followers

Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, better known by his stage name Patoranking, is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter born and raised in Ijegun- Egba, Lagos State Nigeria

8- peter okoye:- 2.6million followers

Peter Okoye is one of the Nigerian musical duo of identical twin brothers with the stage name P-Square.

9- Korede Bello:- 2.3million followers

Korede Bello is a Nigerian singer and songwriter currently signed to Mavin Records. He is best known for his hit single “Godwin”, a semi-gospel and pop song which topped many music charts in Nigeria.

10- Chidinma Ekile:- 2.3million followers

Chidinma Ekile, popularly known by her stage name Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa.

11- Rita Dominic:- 2.2million followers

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress. In 2012 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

12- Basket Mouth:- 2.2million followers

Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth is a Nigerian comedian and actor. He has organized popular stand-up comedy concerts like Basketmouth Uncensored across the globe.

13- Olamide:- 2.2million followers

Olamide Adedeji, known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Bariga, Lagos State. He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue.

14:- 2Baba:- 2.19million followers

Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, or 2Baba, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He officially discontinued the use of the name Tuface and selected 2baba or Tu-baba as his stage name.

15:- Ice Prince:- 2.18million folowers

Panshak Zamani, better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and actor. He rose to fame after releasing “Oleku”, one of Nigeria’s most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour.

16:- Mercy Aigbe:- 2.15million followers

Mercy Aigbe is a Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.

17:- A.Y. Makun:- 2.1 million followers

Ayo Makun is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and T.V presenter, actor, writer, director and MC. Born on August 19, He hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State but prefers to be known as a ‘Warri boy’.

18:- Ini Edo:- 2.093 million followers

Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since that time. In 2013, she was announced as a judge for the Miss Black Africa Uk Pageant.

19:- Falz:- 2.092 million followers

Folarin Falana, better known by his stage name Falz is a Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter. He began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called “The School Boys”

20:- Phyno:- 2.091 million followers

Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, better known by his stage name Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He started his musical career as a producer in 2003. He is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language.