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Who is a social media influencer? Top10 Nigerian Social Media Influencers

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A social media influencer is an individual who has built a significant following on social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.

They often have expertise or a strong interest in a particular niche or industry, and use their online presence to:

1. Share content, opinions, or experiences.

2. Promote products, services, or causes.

3. Engage with their audience.

Types of Influencers

Influencers can be categorized into various types, including:

1. Nano-influencers (small, niche audience)

2. Micro-influencers (smaller, engaged audience)

3. Mid-tier influencers (larger audience, often with a strong brand)

4. Macro-influencers (large, broad audience)

5. Celebrity influencers (famous individuals leveraging their fame)

Influencers As Brands Ambassadors

Their influence can impact consumer behavior, trends, and brand awareness.

Here are some notable social media influencers in Nigeria, categorized by their areas of expertise:

Music and Entertainment

1. Davido: With 29.6 million followers, Davido is one of the most popular Instagram influencers in Nigeria, known for his music and entertainment content.

2. Tiwa Savage: This singer and entertainer has 18.8 million followers and is known for her music and lifestyle content.

3. Wizkid: With 18.1 million followers, Wizkid is a popular singer and entertainer in Nigeria.

4. Burna Boy: This Grammy-nominated artist has 17.7 million followers and is known for his music and activism.

Acting and Drama

5. Funke Akindele: With 16.4 million followers, Funke Akindele is a popular actress and producer in Nigeria.

6. Regina Daniels: This actress and model has 15.1 million followers and is known for her acting and lifestyle content.

7. Ini Edo: With 14.2 million followers, Ini Edo is a popular actress in Nigeria.

Comedy and Humor

8. AY Makun: This comedian and actor has 12.7 million followers and is known for his humorous content.

9. Lasisi Elenu: With 4.6 million followers, Lasisi Elenu is a popular comedian and actor in Nigeria.

10. Mark Angel: This comedian and actor has 3.4 million followers and is known for his humorous content.

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Meta suspends Idris Abdulkareem’s Accounts Over New Song, ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’

In the song, Abdulkareem accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.

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“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram account because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump,” said Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem.

Abdulkareem, in a post on Sunday said that that he has been unable to access either account since the release of the track.

“I can’t access it.”

Abdulkareem, known for politically charged music and criticism of government policies, did not provide further details on the duration of the suspension imposed by Meta, Facebook’s parent company.

Released in November 2025 under his label, Lakreem Entertainment, Open Letter to Donald Trump is framed as a direct address to the former U.S. President but primarily targets Nigeria’s political class.

In the song, Abdulkareem accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.

The track references worsening insecurity, including kidnappings, killings, and terrorism, and seeks to draw international attention to Nigeria’s crises.

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India’s Bollywood legend Dharmendra dies at 89

Dharmendra, one of India’s most beloved actors, enjoyed a six-decade career spanning more than 300 films.

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Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Krishan Deol has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a remarkable era in Indian cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes on his X handle Monday, describing Dharmendra’s death as “the end of an era.”

Dharmendra, one of India’s most beloved actors, enjoyed a six-decade career spanning more than 300 films.

Best known for his role as Veeru in the 1975 classic Sholay, he was celebrated for his versatility, excelling in romance, action, comedy, and drama.

Born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, Dharmendra rose from modest beginnings to become one of Bollywood’s most admired stars.

After winning a nationwide talent contest, he moved to Bombay and made his film debut in 1960.

His breakthrough came with Bimal Roy’s Bandini in 1963, followed by decades of box-office hits.

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2Baba Natasha Deliver Baby Girl

The new arrival brings the number of 2Baba’s children to eight, shared among four different women, with Natasha now becoming the fourth woman to have a child for the Afrobeats legend.

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Celebrity Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Natasha, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly.‎

In the brief announcement, Natasha expressed gratitude with the caption: “It’s a Girl”, followed by prayer emojis.

The new arrival brings the number of 2Baba’s children to eight, shared among four different women, with Natasha now becoming the fourth woman to have a child for the Afrobeats legend.

The child was delivered in an Abuja hospital last week Thursday night.‎

This delivery comes a few months after the singer and his wife, Annie Idibia, reportedly parted ways following prolonged marital issues.

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