60 most powerful Nigerian actors on Instagram. Part 2 (21-40)
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With the help of Hypeauditor, an AI-powered influencer marketing platform, Global South World has generated a list of the 60 most influential Nigerian actors on Instagram based on the Audience Quality Score (AQS). This score, which ranges from 1 to 100, is calculated by measuring four factors: engagement rate, audience quality, follower and following growth, and engagement authenticity. For more details about our methodology, check the bottom of the article.
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Here are our top 21-40.
40. Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh began her acting career in 2006 and quickly rose to fame with her roles in Nollywood films. Some of her notable movies include "My Life, My Damage," "Broken Silence," and "Games Fools Play".
She also ventured into music, releasing singles like "Hi" and "Itz Ova". She is also known for her philanthropic work through the Tonto Dikeh Foundation, which focuses on supporting underprivileged children and women.
She is currently into politics.
Check out her Instagram profile.
39. Williams Uchemba
Nigerian actor Williams Uchemba gained prominence with his role in the movie "The Journey of the Dead," where he starred alongside Nollywood legends like Pete Edochie, Ramsey Nouah, and Olu Jacobs.
Over the years, Williams has featured in numerous films, including "Sugar Rush", "Merry Men 2", and "Story Story: The African Rideshare". His performances have earned him recognition and accolades within the industry.
In addition to acting, Williams Uchemba is known for his comedic skits, which he shares on social media, and his philanthropic work through the Williams Uchemba Foundation.
Check out his Instagram profile.
38. Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli is a multi-award-winning actress, scriptwriter, director, and producer.
A gifted writer, she has several intriguing screenplays to her credit, including "Fatal Imagination," "Being Mrs. Elliott" and "The First Lady".
In 2010, she won the Best Actress Narrative Feature award at the Los Angeles Movie Awards and the Best Actress award at the Harlem International Film Festival.
She has also starred in movies including "Anchor Baby" and the TV series "Fifty".
Check out her Instagram profile.
37. Rahama Sadau
Rahama Sadau is a renowned Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and singer, known for her work in both Nollywood and Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry.
Rahama has starred in numerous films and TV series, including "Sons of the Caliphate", "Up North," "Hakkunde," and "Postcards".
Her performances have earned her several awards, including Best Actress (Kannywood) at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014 and 2015, and Best African Actress at the 19th African Film Awards in 2015.
Check out her Instagram profile.
36. Erica Nlewedim
Erica Nlewedim is a talented Nigerian actress, model, and entrepreneur.
She began her acting career in 2015 with a lead role in the TV series "Secrets and Scandals" and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows.
Some of her works include "Bitter Rain," "Hire a Woman," and "A Weekend To Forget".
Nlewedim gained further recognition after participating in the reality TV show "Big Brother Naija" in 2020.
Check out her Instagram profile.
35. Haruna Abdullahi
Haruna Abdullahi, also known as DJ AB, is a prominent Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor.
He is well-known for his unique blend of English and Hausa in his music, which has garnered him a significant following. Some of his popular tracks include "Masoyiya," "Sa Ido," and "Soyayya Dadi".
As an actor, DJ AB is known for his role in the TV movie "Mr. Lecturer" in 2022, where he played the character Don.
Check out his Instagram profile.
34. Nse Ikpe-Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim is one of the most distinguished Nigerian actresses.
She rose to fame in 2008 with her role in the film "Reloaded". Nse has starred in numerous films and TV series, such as "Journey to Self," "Fifty," and "Mr & Mrs".
In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her role in "Journey to Self".
Check out her Instagram profile.
33. Frederick Leonard
Frederick Leonard is known for his roles in numerous Nollywood films, including "Tailor My Heart," "For Better for Trouble" and "Dirty Ambition".
He began his acting career in 2001 and has since become a prominent figure in the industry.
In 2014, he was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, and in 2015, he was nominated for Best Actor.
Check out his Instagram profile.
32. Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe is a well-known Nigerian actress, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
She is particularly famous for her roles in Yoruba-language movies. Aigbe began her acting career with soap operas and gained prominence in 2006 with the movie "Ara". Since then, she has starred in over 150 films, both in Yoruba and English.
In addition to acting, Mercy Aigbe is a fashionista and businesswoman. She founded the Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama in 2016 to train aspiring actors.
Check out her Instagram profile.
31. Ike Onyema
Ike Onyema, whose full name is Steve Ikechukwu Onyema, is a Nigerian reality TV star, model, actor and social media influencer.
He gained fame as a contestant on the fourth season of "Big Brother Naija", known as the "Pepper Dem" edition, in 2019.
He ventured into acting following his participation in "Big Brother Naija". He has appeared in several films and TV shows including "In The Dark," "Imposter" and "Turning Tables".
Check out his Instagram profile.
30. Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade began her career in the entertainment industry as a fashion model and even appeared on "America's Next Top Model".
She transitioned to acting in 2013 with her debut in the Yoruba-language film "You or I". Since then, she has featured in over 250 Nollywood movies, both in English and Yoruba.
In 2021, Adunni ventured into film production with her company, Lou-Ellen Clara Company Limited, and released her first film as an executive producer, "Soólè". The movie was a commercial success, grossing over 51 million naira ($31,186) at the box office.
Check out her Instagram profile.
29. Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke, a prominent Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, has also made a mark in the acting world.
She made her acting debut in the Nollywood film "Fate of Alakada" in 2020. This film is part of the popular "Alakada" series, known for its comedic take on societal issues.
After gaining widespread recognition from winning "Big Brother Naija" in 2019, Mercy appeared in "Shanty Town" alongside Ini Edo and Chidi Mokeme.
Check out her Instagram profile.
28. Regina Chukwu
Regina Chinedu Chukwu started her career in the entertainment industry as a makeup artist in 2003 before transitioning to acting.
She gained recognition with her roles in popular TV series such as "Face to Face" and "Family Ties," while her debut in Yoruba films came with the movie "Ogunsho," followed by "Idaro," which helped establish her as a prominent actress in Nollywood.
Over the years, Regina has starred in numerous films, including "Akun," "Ewatomi," "Bridal Shower," "Encounter," and "Battle on Buka Street".
Check out her Instagram profile.
27. Ini Edo
Ini Edo is a veteran Nigerian actress, producer, and entrepreneur. She has been a prominent figure in Nollywood since her debut in 2000.
Ini Edo has starred in over 200 movies, including popular titles like "World Apart," "Weekend Getaway," and "While You Slept".
She has also received numerous awards and nominations for her performances, including a Best Lead Actress nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
In 2021, the actress launched her own luxury fashion and cosmetic brand "Secrets of April".
Check out her Instagram profile.
26. Yul Edochie
Yul Edochie debuted in 2005 with the film "The Exquires" and gained widespread recognition in 2007 after starring in "Wind of Glory" alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
Since then, Yul has appeared in numerous Nollywood films, including "Native Girl" and "Dooshima".
Check out his Instagram profile.
25. Kemi Afolabi
Widely known as one of Nigeria's top actors, Kemi Afolabi debuted in 2004 after being invited by students from the Department of Creative Arts at the University of Lagos to participate in a theatre production.
Her first film was "Alagba" and she has since appeared in numerous movies, including "The Wedding Planner," "Gold Statue" and "Jenifa".
Check out her Instagram profile.
24. Dorathy Bachor
Dorathy Bachor, known for her vibrant personality on “Big Brother Naija” 2020, is now an actor.
She has appeared in several films, showcasing her talent and versatility. Some of her notable works include "Brotherhood," "The Order Of Things" and "Ijogbon".
Dorathy uses her Instagram page to advertise for the many brands she represents as well as her lingerie line, MFC.
Check out her Instagram profile.
23. Tacha
Tacha, whose real name is Anita Natacha Akide, is a well-known Nigerian media personality, entrepreneur, and actor.
She gained widespread fame as a housemate on the 2019 edition of “Big Brother Naija”.
Beyond her reality TV fame, she has appeared in movies including "Call Me Loretta," "Tiger's Tail" and "Onyeegwu". Tacha is also known for her strong presence on social media, where she engages with a large following.
Check out her Instagram profile.
22. Chidinma
Chidinma Ekile, popularly known as Chidinma, is a talented Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress.
She rose to fame after winning the third season of “Project Fame West Africa” in 2010. While she is primarily known for her music career, Chidinma also ventured into acting.
Her acting career includes roles in various Nigerian films including "The Bridge" and "The Unknown".
Check out her Instagram profile.
21. Annie Macaulay-Idibia
Annie Macaulay-Idibia gained prominence for her roles in Nollywood films such as "Pleasure and Crime," "Blackberry Babes," and "Beautiful Monster".
Her career took off after she appeared in the music video for 2Baba's hit song "African Queen".
Annie has been featured in the Netflix reality series "Young, Famous & African," which showcases the lives of prominent African celebrities.
Check out her Instagram profile.
Discover the first part of the list (numbers 1-20) on July 24.
This list was created with the help of Hypeauditor and is based on the Audience Quality Score (AQS). In case of a tie between two or more personalities, we used the engagement rate to establish the order. The keywords used in our search were 'actors' and 'actresses' in Nigeria. We focused on personalities with more than one million followers and who have been featured in at least one movie.
