Top creators in Nigeria in 2026
Ranked by latest follower and subscriber counts.
- Country
- Nigeria
Who are the biggest influencers in Nigeria in 2026?
Start with Davido, who has about 31.1M followers and subscribers across tracked platforms.
- 1Davido31.1M followers
- 2Tiwa Savage18.9M followers
- 3Burna Boy18.3M followers
- 4BIG WIZ🦅17.9M followers
- 5Yemi Alade16.6M followers
- 6Don Jazzy15M followers
- 7Simi12M followers
- 8S A M U E L . A . P E R R Y11.4M followers
- 9Olamide Adedeji11.1M followers
- 10Kizz Daniel10.2M followers
Davido
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer-songwriter working across Afrobeats, pop, and R&B
Burna Boy
Nigerian singer-songwriter known for Afrofusion and international live performances
BIG WIZ🦅
Nigerian recording artist known for Afrobeats and international collaborations
Yemi Alade
Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer.
Don Jazzy
Award-winning Nigerian music producer, record executive, and founder of Mavin Records.
Simi
Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress known for her soulful voice.
S A M U E L . A . P E R R Y
Nigerian comedian, actor, and skit creator Samuel A. Perry
Olamide Adedeji
Nigerian rapper, singer, and record label owner.
Kizz Daniel
Afrobeat and Afropop superstar, known for hits like 'Buga' and 'Woju'.
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi
Award-winning Nollywood actress, director, content creator, and mother.
Folarin Falana
Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and comedian known for 'Bahd Guys' record label.
Patoranking
Award-winning Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter
Florence “Cuppy” Otedola
Nigerian DJ, producer, singer, and philanthropist known as Cuppy.
Rudeboy
Nigerian singer and songwriter, formerly of the P-Square duo.
Genevieve Nnaji
Award-winning Nigerian actress, producer, and director.
Victor Osimhen
Professional Nigerian footballer playing as a striker for Napoli and the Nigeria national team.
Phyno
Nigerian rapper, singer, and record producer known for performing in Igbo.
Bright Okpocha
Award-winning Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and producer.
Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and Mavin Records artist, known for her unique blend of Afropop and R&B.
Rema
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his 'Afrorave' sound.
Innocent Idibia MON
Nigerian Ambassador and Musician known as 2Baba
Chidinma Ekile
Nigerian singer-songwriter known for her gospel and afro-pop music.
Rita Dominic-Anosike
Award-winning Nigerian actress and co-founder of The Audrey Silva Company.
Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and dancer known for his Zanku music style.
Ruth Kadiri Ezerika
Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer known for her prolific work in Nollywood.
Iyabo Ojo
Award-winning Nigerian actress, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
Odunlade Adekola
Award-winning Nigerian actor, film producer, director, and singer.
Naira Marley
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and founder of Marlian Records.
Poco Lee
Nigerian dance artist, hypeman, and influencer known for his energetic performances.
Reekado Banks
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for hits like 'Katapot' and 'Dorobucci'.
Monkèlé
Nigerian comedy creator known for character-driven family sketches
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Award-winning Nigerian actress and singer known for roles in 'The Wedding Party' movies.
Teni
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her hit songs and vibrant persona.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Award-winning actress, filmmaker, singer, and global activist. Time100 Most Influential.
Abdulgafar Abiola
Nigerian actor, entertainer, and auto dealer known for his comedic skits and roles.
Toke Makinwa
Media personality, actress, influencer, and entrepreneur.
Brainjotter
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor known for his energetic skits and relatable content.
Sabinus
AMVCA-winning comedian and brand ambassador known for his skits.
Flavour of Africa
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for highlife and afro-pop music.
Omah Lay
A rising Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his unique blend of Afrobeats.
Bolanle Ninalowo
Popular Nigerian actor, entrepreneur, and fitness enthusiast.
Fireboy DML
Award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of Afrobeats and pop.
Banky Wellington
Nigerian singer, rapper, actor, and politician, co-founder of Empire Mates Entertainment.
Abisi Emmanuel
Nigerian-British comedian and content creator known for his skits and acting.
Lasisi Elenu
Nigerian actor and comedian known for his unique comedic skits and expressive characters.
Sir Eazi
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur known for pioneering Banku music.
KCEE
Nigerian singer-songwriter known for his hit songs and Limpopo King moniker.
Dr Craze 🇳🇬🇺🇦🇺🇸
Nigerian actor, comedian, doctor, and content creator known as 'Daddy Gia'.
Uche Jombo
Nigerian actor, producer, and director known for her work in Nollywood.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Nigerian TV host, executive producer, lawyer, and event host.
Anita Asuoha
Award-winning Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, host, and humanitarian.
Alexx Ekubo
Award-winning Nigerian actor, model, and fashion influencer known for his comedic roles.
Williams Uchemba
Nigerian actor, filmmaker, speaker, and founder of The Experience Africa.
Omoni Oboli
Award-winning Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker, actor, author, perfumer, and coach.
Panshak Zamani
Award-winning Nigerian hip-hop recording artist and record producer.
Debo Adedayo
Nigerian comedian and actor Debo Adedayo, known as Mr Macaroni
Bovi Ugboma
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor known for his observational comedy.
Mark Angel
Nigerian comedian, scriptwriter, and video producer known for 'Mark Angel Comedy' shorts.
Hilda Baci
Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and ambassador setting culinary world records.
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Veteran Nigerian actor known for his roles in film and television.
Joeboy
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his Afropop and R&B music.
Carter Efe
Nigerian comedian, singer, and content creator known for his viral skits and music.
Akpororo
Nigerian stand-up comedian, singer, and actor, known as 'Akpororo'.
Timaya
A Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of dancehall and Afro-pop music.
Sharon Ooja Nwoke
Award-winning Nigerian actress and media personality known for her vibrant roles.
Wande Coal
Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of Afropop and R&B.
Kim "Chinonso" Opara
A Nigerian television personality, model, entrepreneur, and former beauty queen.
Dr Kaffy Shafau
Dancer, choreographer, and founder of multiple creative and wellness initiatives.
Ahmed Musa
Nigerian professional footballer, captain of the Super Eagles and CEO of MYCA-7.
Maria Chike Benjamin
CEO of Desora Projects, Interior Designer, TV Host, and Reality TV Star.
Asisat Oshoala (O.O.N)
Professional Nigerian footballer, Nike & Emzor athlete, and founder of a sports academy.
MI Abaga
Award-winning Nigerian hip-hop artist, rapper, and record producer.
Ikorodu Bois
Nigerian teenage brothers and their cousin known for recreating popular movie trailers.
Odion Jude Ighalo
Nigerian professional footballer, former Premier League and AFCON top scorer.
Idia Aisien
Nigerian TV presenter, model, and actress, known for her role in 'Nneka The Pretty Serpent'.
VJ Adams
Nigerian TV host, presenter, and media personality known for his interviews.
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Who is the most-followed of the top creators & influencers in nigeria in 2026?
Davido leads with about 31.1M followers and subscribers across tracked platforms, ahead of Tiwa Savage at about 18.9M.
What audience sizes do the top creators & influencers in nigeria in 2026 cover?
Audiences here run from about 1.1M up to about 31.1M followers, with a typical profile around 5M.
Which platform is biggest for the top creators & influencers in nigeria in 2026?
Instagram is the largest platform for 100% of these profiles, followed by the other tracked platforms. Each profile shows the platform-by-platform breakdown.
Which languages do the top creators & influencers in nigeria in 2026 post in?
Content here is published mainly in English, Yoruba, Igbo, French. Language lists are the quickest way to match a campaign script to the audience.
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Who are the biggest influencers in Nigeria in 2026?
Top creators in Nigeria orders creators by the follower and subscriber counts stored for this filter. The first name has the largest audience in that set today. Open the profile for the figure and the date before you quote it. Other leaderboards are on the rankings page.
Who has the most followers in Nigeria?
The creator at the top of this page does, based on the latest stored counts. The lead can change when a newer snapshot is saved. Open that profile rather than citing an old article. How those snapshots are taken is on the methodology page.
How much do top creators in Nigeria charge for a sponsored post?
They set their own fees. A creator with about 1 million followers has a sponsored post estimated at $8K – $20K. That is an estimate from the public follower count, not a quote, and the people at the top of this list are often far larger. Ask each creator. Directory plans are separate, on the pricing page.
How do I find top creators in Nigeria?
Start with this ranking if you want the largest stored audiences, then open the profiles that fit your niche and language. For a follower cap or a smaller brief, use a filtered list instead of emailing only the first name. Build that filter in search.
How can I contact a creator on the top creators in Nigeria list?
Open the profile and send a collaboration brief from the form, or use the official links. Anyone who knows the name can open that full profile directly. Our team then reaches out and negotiates the deal for you. A plan only opens the rest of a search or filter, blurred behind the Unlock our database card. Those plans start at $29 a month and are listed on the pricing page.
How often does the top creators in Nigeria ranking update?
It follows the newest stored snapshots, on the weekly schedule described on the methodology page. It is not a live ticker. If you put a name in a slide, add the date you looked. Next time, open the ranking again so you are not quoting last month's order.
How is this different from all influencers in Nigeria?
This page is the large-account view for Nigeria. A creator list can add a niche, a language or a follower band and will include people who never reach the top here. Both are useful. The wider Nigeria lists start at the country creators page.
Which platforms count in the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
Unless the title names one network, the order uses combined follower and subscriber counts across the platforms on each profile. Check the profile before you assume the leader is an Instagram hire. Platform hubs are linked from the creator lists.
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Open the profiles that fit your niche and language, then save a few instead of emailing only the first name. The ranking shows who leads on stored reach. Growth and Agency include unlimited shortlists, and Starter includes three. Plan details are on the pricing page.
How current are the counts in the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
The order follows the newest stored snapshots, on a weekly schedule. A missing new reading keeps the previous date. Put that date on any slide that quotes the top creators in Nigeria ranking. How the snapshots are taken is on the methodology page.
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This page is ordered by stored reach. Language is a separate filter, and adding it is how you stop a famous name who posts in the wrong language. Set country, language and niche together in search, then watch a recent video.
What does a verified handle mean on the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
Verified means the handles were matched to the public accounts. It is not a prize for finishing high, and it is not a promise about fees. Use those links when you write. Flag a mismatch on the contact page and we check the official account.
How do I compare two names on the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
Open both profiles and compare country, category, platform split and the date on the count. Rank order is audience size, so a lower name can still be the better hire. Build that comparison in search. Then read a recent post.
Are the top profiles on the top creators in Nigeria ranking free?
Yes. Every page on the site is open and indexable, including every creator profile, all rankings and all category pages. Anyone who knows a creator's name can open that creator's full profile directly. The only thing that is gated is search and filter results: a search or filter shows the first 5 results, and the rest show follower counts but hide names behind the Unlock our database card, which leads to the plans. See pricing.
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Open the ranking page, then any creator profile if you know the name. A yearly plan matters when you need search or filter results after the first 5, which hide names behind the Unlock our database card. Starter is $290 a year and Growth is $790 a year. Those prices are directory access. See pricing.
What should I write to someone on the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
Say who you are, what you want posted, when you need it, and ask for their fee. A high rank is not a rate card. Or send a brief from the profile and the CreatorFanBase team will reach out and negotiate for you. Plan details are on the pricing page.
How do I see the platform split on the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
Open the profile and read each platform row. The ranking order can use a combined total, so the leader may be huge on YouTube and quiet on Instagram. Buy the network your customer uses. Platform hubs start from the creator lists.
What is the smallest audience in the top creators in Nigeria ranking?
The directory lists creators from 10,000 followers, and this ranking orders the largest stored audiences in the set. It is not a capped list. If you need a smaller band, use the size lists on the creator lists. The creator still sets the fee.
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The creator does. A range on a profile is an estimate from a public follower count, not a quote. People at the top of a reach ranking are often priced one deal at a time. Ask them. The method is on the methodology page.