Top 10 Nigerian Influencers you should know

Social media can be said to mean channels created electronically for real time interaction, communication and dissemination of information, both among individuals and among

Over the last decade, we have seen social media grow rapidly in importance. According to the most recent statistics, the projected number of global social media users in 2023 is 4.89 billion, indicating a 6.5% rise from the previous year.

Influencers in social media are people who have built a reputation for their knowledge and expertise on a specific topic. They make regular posts about that topic on their preferred social media channels and generate large followings of enthusiastic, engaged people who pay close attention to their views. Brands love social media influencers because they can create trends and encourage their followers to buy products they promote.

Below are the top 10 Nigerian Influencers you should know;

Akporoko Doctor

Dr. Chinonso Egemba popularly known as Aproko Doctor is a Nigerian medical Doctor, and Health communication Officer, and Public Health advocate who became popular on Twitter for giving out health tips and nuggets. The Drink Water Campaigner is a resident Doctor at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Owerri.

Dipo Awojide

Dipo Awojide popularly known as Ogbeni Dipo is a UK-based professor, personal development coach. The lecturer who is also an influencer on Linked IN is popular on Twitter for his Career, Personal Development tweets.  He is also the CEO of BTDT Hub; a hatchery Hub that rouses and enables Young Professionals and Graduates

Oyebanji Akins

Oyebanji Akins, a name that may not immediately resonate with many, is poised to make an indelible mark on the Nigerian music and movie industry, particularly in the realm of reviews.

In a landscape often dominated by more familiar figures, Akins stands as a refreshing and unexpected force, challenging the status quo.

His journey to this point has been shaped by a myriad of experiences, providing him with a unique perspective that sets him apart.

Life, in its unpredictable twists and turns, has been his greatest teacher, exposing him to the diverse facets of existence across different stages of his life.

Dr Funmilayo

Dr. Harvey Olufunmilayo popularly known as Dr. Funmilayo and is a UK-based Nigerian doctor who became prominent on Twitter for Sharing medical tips and speaking against societal ills.

J.J Omojuwa

Japheth Joshua Omojuwa is a Nigerian blogger,  public speaker, socio-economic, political commentator, and social media influencer. The blogger is popular on Twitter for his political comments, activism, and football banter. Omojuwa, is the founder and Chief Strategist at The Alpha Reach, one of Nigeria’s foremost Digital Media companies, and  the convener of The Conversations On Democracy & Development (CODED) one of the most talked-about conferences in Africa in 2019

Four-eyed Edo Boy

Alex Oriaifo popularly known as Four-eyed Edo Boy is one of the leading influencers on Twitter popularly known for his witty wordplay tweets which often put a humorous spin on otherwise mundane statements.

Mbah

Samuel Mbah, monotonously known as Mbah is a popular Nigeria influencer, popularly known for his jokes, savage response, and clean-shaved head If you are an active user of the Twitter platform, you’d have come across his face a few times.

Pamilerin

Pamilerin a.k.a Omo Iya Ologi is an entrepreneur and also the convener of “#GiveAGirlChildAPad”, a project he started in 2018 that raised over 500,000 (NGN) and over 2,800 sanitary pads were shared in Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria. Pamilerin is also a brand ambassador to several brands like Pepsi, Airtel, GLO, Coca-Cola, and others

Mazi Ibe

Ibe Kenneth, popularly known Mazi Ibe is a startup advisor to numerous companies in and out of Nigeria. Mazi Ibe formerly known as Ipissvodka is a top Twitter influencer in Nigeria. He started with funny and trendy tweets, his engagement and online presence started growing then he launched his media house named Ipissmedia a few years ago. With that, he became one of the top Twitter influencers in Nigeria

Taiwo Alabi

Okanlawon Taiwo Alabi popularly known as Taiwo Alabi is a Nigerian journalist, entertainment Public Relations expert, digital media strategist, and talent manager.

Taiwo who hails from Osun State is a graduate of Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He also acquired Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos State, Nigeria.