Most-followed Nigerian Instagram accounts
As of 19 October 2026, the most followed Nigerian on Instagram is Davido (@davido) with 31,097,529 followers.
Collecting data since 25 Sep 2026. 30-day changes from 25 Oct 2026.
Ranked by followers 1β20 of 20
| # | Account | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1#250 overall |  | 31.1M | β | β |
| 2#459 overall | | 18.9M | β | β |
| 3#485 overall | Nigerian singer and songwriter | 18.3M | β12K | β |
| 4#491 overall | Nigerian singer and songwriter | 17.9M | β5K | β |
| 5#544 overall | | 16.6M | β | β |
| 6#567 overall |  also NigerianNigerian-Greek basketball player | 16.1M | ββ9K | β |
| 7#571 overall | | 16.0M | β | β |
| 8#613 overall | | 15.0M | β | β |
| 9#732 overall |  also NigerianBritish YouTube personality, rapper, actor, and boxer | 12.9M | ββ8K | β |
| 10#793 overall | | 12.0M | β | β |
| 11#872 overall | Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive | 11.0M | ββ11K | β |
| 12#1038 overall | | 9.0M | β | β |
| 13#1081 overall | | 8.6M | β | β |
| 14#1136 overall |  also NigerianNigerian mixed martial artist | 8.2M | ββ8K | β |
| 15#1166 overall | Nigerian actress, producer, and director | 7.9M | ββ4K | β |
| 16#1198 overall | Nigerian footballer | 7.7M | ββ19K | β |
| 17#1219 overall |  Beninese-Nigerian singer | 7.5M | β+39K | β |
| 18#1231 overall | | 7.5M | β | β |
| 19#1233 overall | | 7.4M | β | β |
| 20#1238 overall | | 7.4M | β | β |
Over:
| # | Account | Followers | Gained (7 days) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beninese-Nigerian singer | β+39K | +0.51% |
Over:
| # | Account | Followers | Lost (7 days) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nigerian footballer | ββ19K | -0.24% | |
| 2 | Nigerian singer and songwriter | β12K | -0.06% | |
| 3 | Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive | ββ11K | -0.10% | |
| 4 | also NigerianNigerian-Greek basketball player | ββ9K | -0.06% | |
| 5 | also NigerianNigerian mixed martial artist | ββ8K | -0.10% | |
| 6 | also NigerianBritish YouTube personality, rapper, actor, and boxer | ββ8K | -0.06% | |
| 7 | Nigerian singer and songwriter | β5K | -0.03% | |
| 8 | Nigerian actress, producer, and director | ββ4K | -0.05% |
Straight-line projection from each account's last 30 days.
| # | Account | Followers | Next milestone | Projected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beninese-Nigerian singer | 8.0M | 25 Jan 2027 |
Browse the charts
By category
- People1564
- Athletes485
- Musicians525
- Actors456
- K-pop71
- Sports teams125
- Fashion and beauty53
- Brands109
- Creators35
- Public figures126
By country
- India115
- Pakistan21
- Philippines20
- South Korea101
- Australia24
- Nigeria20
- United States598
- Brazil52
FAQ
Who are the 5 most followed Nigerian accounts on Instagram?
Davido (@davido, 31.1M), Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage, 18.9M), Burna Boy (@burnaboygram, 18.3M), BIG WIZ (@wizkidayo, 17.9M) and Yemi Alade (@yemialade, 16.6M).
Which Nigerian accounts gained the most Instagram followers this week?
Starrgirl (+39K).
How often is this list updated?
Every day. The biggest 500 accounts are read daily and again every 3 hours, the rest every few days, from each account's public profile. Last update: 19 October 2026, 09:44 UTC.
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