Instagram and Twitter are among the most influential social media handles where people, including celebrities, interact with their fans. They share their opinions, comments on issues as well as make announcements concerning happening around them and their events. They also share their photos and videos on these platforms.
FirstNews took its time to look at the top 10 most followed Nigerian music artists on these two powerful social media platforms.
And below are some of the artists and the number of their followers:
Davido: (20.1m IG followers, 9.3m Twitter followers)
David Adeleke better known as Davido hits over 20 million followers on Instagram recently, the billionaire son is the most followed Nigerian celebrity on Instagram.
Davido started his music career in 2011 and has been a face to reckon with in the entertainment industry. The father of four hits a decade in his music career on May 7, 2021, #Davido @10.
Following the feat, he got a customized Emoji from twitter E choke, for his most used slang that is used by almost everybody on the social media space.
Davido is a singer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist. Many people him because he carries them along via his Instagram and Twitter handles and he also gives.
2. Wizkid (12.2m IG followers, 8.5m Twitter followers)
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid aka Starboy is one of Africa’s most influential musician, a songwriter and a singer. He started singing at the age of 11 and came to the limelight in 2010 when he released his hit song ‘Holla at Your Boy’.
The father of three has gotten several ambassadorial deals, awards and so on he is one of the well-respected music acts and also a force to reckon with.
Wizkid is among the most followed Nigerian acts on Instagram and Twitter, 12.2m followers on Instagram and 8.5m followers on Twitter.
3. Tiwa Savage: (12.4m IG followers, 4.8m Twitter followers)
Tiwatope Savage is an amazing singer, songwriter and an actress, she started her music career at the age of 16, the mother of one has been in the music industry for close to a decade now.
She is so good at what she does and a lot of people like her because she’s got an amazing voice and she dances very well.
She is among the most followed acts on Instagram and Twitter, 12.4m followers IG and 4.8m followers on Twitter
4. Don Jazzy (11m IG followers, 6m Twitter followers)
Michael Collins Ajereh better known as Don jazzy is a songwriter, singer and producer and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of Mavin Records and the co-founder of the defunct Mo’ Hits records with Dbanj.
The talented songwriter and producer has produced many songs and beats. He has helped people to rise to stardom. He is indeed a force to be associated with within the entertainment industry.
The artist, loved by many people because of his hilariousness, has 11m IG followers and 6m Twitter followers
5. Yemi Alade: (13.8m IG followers and 976k Twitter followers)
Yemi Alade better known as Mama Africa is a talented songwriter, singer and amazing dancer. She rose to fame after winning the peak talent show in 2009.
The Afro-Pop star has made a name for herself ever since she gained international recognition in 2014 after she released her hit song ‘Johnny’.
The beautiful singer cherished her privacy a lot and is one of the most successful female singers in Nigeria.
She has 13.8m IG followers and 976k Twitter followers
6. Psquare (10.9m IG followers and 3.5m Twitter followers)
Peter Okoye better known as Mr P was one of the former members of the defunct Psquare group. He is a very good singer and a dancer.
Ever since the split with his twin brother, he has been doing well for himself. He also has other business.
Psquare has 10.9m IG followers and 3.5m Twitter followers.
7. Simi (8.9m IG followers and 3.6m Twitter followers)
Simisola Ogunleye Kosoko fondly called Simi is a talented singer with an angelic voice. She started off as a gospel singer before switching to secular music.
The mother of one is married to a music star, Adekunle Gold and she is loved by her fans. She calls them (her fans) the Simi army. A Lot of people love Simi’s voice because of her unique voice.
The wonderful singer has 10.9m IG followers and 3.5m Twitter followers
8. Tekno: (8.6m IG followers and 1.8m Twitter followers)
Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known as Alhaji Tekno is a very good singer and dancer. The singer is not very active on social media, he has deleted all his pictures on Instagram but left just one on the page. However, his followers are still intact.
He has 8.6m IG followers and 1.8m Twitter followers
9. Falz: (8m IG followers and 2.4m Twitter followers)
Folarin Falana fondly called Falz is a lawyer by profession. He is born to renowned lawyers and human rights activists Funmi and Femi Falana. He is a talented singer, songwriter and actor.
Falz is a very funny person. He is loved by many people because he is hilarious. He is among Nigerian youths who spoke out during the #EndSARs protest that happened last year October.
The comic actor always shares his stuff about himself on his Instagram page and has 8m IG followers and 2.4m Twitter followers.
10. Olamide: (7.7m IG followers and 4.3m Twitter followers)
Adedeji Gbenga Olamide better known as Olamide is a songwriter, singer and rapper. He came to the limelight in 2010 when he released his song ‘Eni Duro’. He has become a household name ever since.
The father of two is not really a social media person and he keeps things about himself private. He only posts things related to his music on his IG page. With 8m IG followers and 2.4m Twitter followers, he ranks among one of the top 10 most followed Nigerian musician.