Eight most-followed Nigerian celebrities on social media

We are in the era of social-media craze; and the social media has helped to bridge the communication gap between members of the public and their star actors and songsters, who would never have been so easily reachable.

Social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, have given fans of local and international celebrities the privilege of directly relating with them.

Celebrities usually have a large following; and they get a lot of love or criticism from their followers for the work they do. But some of them generate much more vibe, and have far larger followings on social media than their colleagues.

After a study on two major social media sites mostly used by Nigerian celebrities, Twitter and Instagram, Nigerian Celebrities with the largest following are:

Wizkid: Wizkid is definitely “on top of the matter,” as he sets the pace for other celebrities. The young and good-looking musician with suave knows very well how to pull the crowd. He tops the chart with an overwhelming following on both Twitter and Instagram. He has 1.09 million followers on Twitter and 206,810 followers on Instagram. Wizkid, your fans are the ones ready to die on top your matter. His official Twitter handle is @wizkidayo and his official Instagram account is wizkidayo.

Dbanj: The Koko Master as he loves to be called is definitely hot on Twitter with 860,000 followers and on Instagram with 50,507 followers. With his swag and powerful performance skills, Dbanj captivates his fans. He exudes confidence and strong sex appeal, which is a sure magnet. His official twitter handle is @iamdbanj and his official Instagram account is iamdbanj.

Don Jazzy: The magnificent music producer definitely appeals to a lot of Nigerians with his generosity and quick response to his followers’ tweets. He has 827,000 followers on Twitter and 120,451 followers on Instagram. Known to give out cash awards and airtime credits to his followers, Don Jazzy is undoubtedly one of most sought-after celebrities on social media sites. His official Twitter handle is @DONJAZZY and his official Instagram account is donjazzy.

Davido: Omo Baba Olowo is young, fresh and talented; and very much appealing. He has 749,000 followers on Twitter and 161,397 followers on Instagram. His official Twitter handle is @iam_Davido and his official Instagram account is lifeofdavido.

Banky W: This R&B singer has great appeal. The Yes/No charming musician knows how to make women drool with his lyrics. He has 745,000 followers on Twitter and 66,954 followers on Instagram. His official Twitter handle is @BankyW and his official Instagram account is bankywellington. 2Face Idibia 2Face Idibia: 2Baba appeals to Nigerians of different ages with his simple and humble demeanour. His frequent use of pidgin English makes the everyday Nigerian feel at ease with him. He has 742,000 followers on Twitter and 163,416 followers on Instagram. His official Twitter handle is @2faceidibia and his official Instagram account is 2faceidibia1.

2Face Idibia: 2Baba appeals to Nigerians of different ages with his simple and humble demeanour. His frequent use of pidgin English makes the everyday Nigerian feel at ease with him. He has 742,000 followers on Twitter and 163,416 followers on Instagram. His official Twitter handle is @2faceidibia and his official Instagram account is 2faceidibia1.

Tiwa Savage: Mavin Records’ First Lady sure knows how to strut her ‘stuff’ on stage. She has a lot of sex appeal and is not shy about it. She has 645,000 followers on Twitter and 100,439 followers on Instagram. Her official Twitter handle is @TiwaSavage and her official Instagram account is officialtiwasavage.

Genevieve Nnaji: The lovely Screen diva’s acting prowess endears a lot of Nigerians to her. It is no surprise, therefore, that fans seek her out on her social media sites. She has 592,000 followers on Twitter and 140,840 followers on Instagram. Her official Twitter handle is @GenevieveNnaji1 and her official Instagram account is genevievennaji.