Edited January 2019
There are over 3.5 million Instagram users in Nigeria.
As you browse through your Instagram account, you see countless accounts beaconing you to follow them.
If you want to make the best use of your data, you have to be selective with the accounts you follow on Instagram.
Interestingly, there are a few Instagram influencers in Nigeria who are worth your time and data.
These ones can influence how you think, who you associate with and what you end up becoming.
Learning from these influencers who are experts in various spheres of life can widen your horizon and help you achieve your goals even faster.
Regardless of what you are looking for, these top 15 influencers will give you the inspiration you need all-rounder from career to fashion and everything in-between.
1 Debola Williams: @debolalagos
Number of followers 168K
Debola William is everything packed into one. He is an entrepreneur, a young nation builder and a man of the people. He is profoundly loved by young people everywhere in Africa especially by the ladies.
He is the Ceo of RedMediaAfrica. He is famously known to have won elections for two presidents in Africa alongside his partner Chude Jideonwo.
Debola Williams is one of the founders of The Future Project the organisers of The Future Awards Africa
The Future Awards Africa is one of the largest awards for successful youths in Africa.
Here is the list of the 20 winners of The Future Awards Africa 2018
2 Ebuka Obi-Uchendu @ebuka
Number of followers: 1.4m
Why should you follow Ebuka?
Ebuka is not only a lawyer, TV host and compere, but he is also one of the most respected fashionistas in Nigeria. Get sneak peeks of his jaw-dropping fashion statements and great captions that will inspire you.
3 Omoni Oboli @omonioboli
Number of followers: 1.6m
Why should you follow her? Omoni is a go-getter a strong woman, mother and successful actor and movie producer. Follow to see how she juggles her many roles an come out a slayer. Plus, you might just fall in love with any of his three handsome sons.
4 Tony Elumelu: @Tonyelumelufoundation
Number of followers: 272k
Why should you follow Tony Elumelu? If you want to fast track your journey to entrepreneurial success and probably win some mentoring, training and funding.
5 Laura Ikeji Kanu @Lauraikeji
Number of followers: 1.2m
Laura rose to fame and success by making good use of the opportunity of being a sister to Laura Ikeji the Billionaire Blogger. She hustled her way up to success. Follow her and see some of her stories and how she inspires every young Nigerian to believe in themselves.
6 Bisola Aiyeola @iambisola
Number of followers: 1.8m. Bisola is funny, hilarious, interesting and what’s the word again? She continues to rake followers on Instagram since emerging as second in the Big Brother Naija show in 2017. He struggles which has lead to enviable success is one that every young Nigerian should follow.
7 Timi Dakolo: @timidakolo
Number of followers: 1.2m
Timi Dakolo is fun to follow on Instagram.
From his lovely family to his talent as a musician, Timi Dakolo has lots to explain to his followers.
8 Arese Ugwu: @smartmoneyarese
Number of followers: 100k
Arese is a bestselling author of the Smart Money Woman.
Why should you follow Arese?
If you want to build your dream career, unwind when its time, be sexy and decent and still go to church when its time and probably publish an amazing book.
9 Lanre Olusola: @lanreolusola
Number of followers: 95.3k
Why should you follow him?
Because he is a Life, mind, emotions and behavioural change coach who can help transition you from where you are to where they want to be.
10. Denola Grey: @denolagrey
Number of followers: 100k
Why should you follow him?
If you are young, fresh, classy and looking to get top-notch fashion inspirations from the very source.
11. Sisi Yemi: @sisi_yemmie
The number of followers: 102k Sisi Yemmie is a food and lifestyle blogger, mother and wife.
Why should you follower her?
If you are a foodie and you love to live and be happy.
Number of followers: 1m+k
Lasisi is officially the only Nigerian ranter I know of who makes money off ranting.
He is fast becoming one of the most hilarious comedians in Nigeria. He opened his account on Instagram and three months after making videos ranting he BLEW! You want to know how Lasisi does that.
13. Tobi Bakare @tobibakre
Tobi has over 1m+followers on IG Tobi, 2018 Big Brother Niaja finalist has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Tobi seems to be a perfect gentleman. Find out why many ladies love him.
14 Cynthia Nwadioara @ceec_official
Ceec has over 1m+ followers within 4 months. wow!
First, it was hatred for Ceec because of her irrational behaviour in the Big Brother Naija house. Then, sudden love for her from fans who claimed she’s only being human. And then she came second in the 2018 BBN and now, endless endorsement and admirable fame.
15 Ubi Franklin @ubifranklintripplemg
Number of followers on IG: 500K
Ubi Fraklin is an inspiration to many young Nigerians. He is the CEO of Made Men Music. He is an unrepentant investor in startups and he has other chains of very successful businesses. You should follow Ubi and get some inspiration from the young business mogul.
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16.Teniola Apata @tenientertainer
Teni is one of the most versatile and most talented musicians in Nigeria if not Africa.
Her sense of humour is out of this world and perhaps that’s what attracts her followers.
17. Gloria Oloruntobi (@maraji)
Over 1m followers.
Maraji is one of the first to start Instagram video comedy skits.
She is a young lady who has so much talent at making people laugh.
Check her page for some doses of laughter.
18. Tunde Ednut (@Tundeednut)
Over 1.4m followers
He is the king of news and gist on Instagram.
He also uses his popularity on the gram to promote other people’s pages, businesses and ideas.
He is one of the most influential Nigerians on Instagram.
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration and positive vibes.
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