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7 Top Social Media Influencers in Nigeria

Social media influencers the world over have definitely come to stay. In Nigeria, the social media space has seen the emergence  of so many influencers; Some of them stood the test of time, and others, well let's just say they fell by the wayside.

Today, we have prepared a list of 7 top social media influencers in Nigeria.


1. FUNKE AKINDELE



She is an actress and also a comedienne in Nigeria. With millions of followers on her social media platform, she has influenced so many people with her bubbly online persona. Her TV series,''Jenifa's diary'' led a majority of Nigerian to deliberately speak the way she does in the comical drama series. With more bussiness eyes on her, she is gladly picked to be their social media influencer.


2. LINDA IKEJI

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Linda  has been crowned the media queen due to her specialty in local and international gist on top celebrities,  news and latest gossips.Her blog is one of the most visited sites in Nigeria. More recently, she has launched her very own online TV platform, as well as social networking site.


3. CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE



The media space has seen much of her in recent times because of her outspoken nature on issues related to gender. She is one of the best-selling Authors in Nigeria and she is an undisputable figure in the country and beyond.


4. TOLU OGUNLESI




He won the CNN African journalist of the year award twice and was also shortlisted for the inaugural PEN/Studzinski literary prize.  As a freelance writer, he has contributed articles in various publications like Financial Times, Forbes Africa, CNN.com. He has also published articles in some Nigerian dailies.



5. ADEJORO OLUMOFIN



His fashion sense makes him more appealing to thousands of followers on instagram. Joro is popularly known as the love doctor. He is said to be on the move to launch his own television series like Steve Harvey. He is a psychologist in training and a relationship blogger/consultant.


6. JAPHETH JOSHUA OMOJUWA



He founded his blog,omojuwa blog in 2009 where issues that border on politics are discussed. He has been featured in in several national dailies like The Punch, Leadership and the likes. He has equally been featured on  CNN. His work has also been translated into several foreign languages such as German, French etc.


7. UCHE EZE PEDRO

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Uche Eze is a blogger, social media expert, C.E.O of Bainstone Limited and also the founder of BellaNaija.

 She publishes more in-depth coverage of the Nigerian fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. She has influenced a lot of new bloggers. Uche was listed in Forbes “30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa.”

Whether in the area of politics, fashion and lifestyle, entertainment, technology or business, certain persons of influence have been able to use social media and the internet at largely to their advantage.

These social media influencers have millions of online followers who are not only influenced by their lifestyle but are also easily persuaded to take action based on what they put up on their various social platforms.


By;
Ohuoba Moses C.
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