Who has the most Instagram followers among public figures in Africa?

Toke Makinwa (@tokemakinwa) is No. 1 with 5.4M followers.

Who completes the podium in Africa?

After Toke Makinwa come Somizi, with 5.3M, and Bontle Modiselle, with 4.3M followers.

How often is this ranking updated?

Figures are pulled from Instagram's official API in batches twice a day: no profile has data older than a week.

Regional ranking · Top 50

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Top 50 most followed public figures in Africa on Instagram.

All Athletes 25 MMA 2 Boxing 2 Kickboxing & Muay Thai 1 BJJ & Grappling 2 Musicians & bands 50 Actors 27 Public figures 4 Digital creators 13 Entrepreneurs 2 Beauty & cosmetics 1 Comedians 7 Fitness 1

1
Toke Makinwa
@tokemakinwaNigeria Lagos
5.4M
followers
2
Somizi
@somiziSouth Africa Johannesburg
5.3M
followers
3
Bontle Modiselle
@bontle.modiselleSouth Africa Johannesburg
4.3M
followers
4
Chioma
@chiomagoodhairNigeria Lagos
1.3M
followers

About this ranking

These are the 4 most followed public figures in Africa on Instagram. Toke Makinwa is No. 1 with 5.4M followers, followed by Somizi (5.3M) and Bontle Modiselle (4.3M). The order is decided by followers alone, which we check on Instagram's official API.

Who has the most Instagram followers among public figures in Africa?: Toke Makinwa (@tokemakinwa) is No. 1 with 5.4M followers.
Who completes the podium in Africa?: After Toke Makinwa come Somizi, with 5.3M, and Bontle Modiselle, with 4.3M followers.
How often is this ranking updated?: Figures are pulled from Instagram's official API in batches twice a day: no profile has data older than a week.