Top Instagram Influencers in Lagos (2026)

Meet the top Instagram influencers in Lagos for 2026, the Lagos Instagrammers building loyal audiences. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top Instagram Influencers in Lagos?

Explore the top Instagram influencers in Lagos for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Lagos Instagrammers for local campaigns. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. S A M U E L . A . P E R R Y

    @brodashaggiInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    I breathe art 🤍

    Mentions
    @realjadrolita@realjadrolita@juma_jux@juma_jux@sabrina_idukpaye@sabrina_idukpaye+3@ton__tirin, @moblaqq1, @davidcliq
    Followers12M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes65.7K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria46.2%
    United States15.4%
    France12.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music24.3%
    Entrepreneur13.8%
    Acting13.8%
  2. 2. Ayodeji Richard Makun

    @aycomedianInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    Guinness world record holder.Standup comedian, Actor, Writer, Movie Producer, Celebrity Influencer, Promoter and Business Man

    Hashtags#gratefulheart#testimony#stillstanding#faithoverfire
    Mentions
    @sunmisola_agbebi@sunmisola_agbebi@bi_benard@bi_benard@lanremakunevents@lanremakunevents+1@mrpaulcfr
    Followers11.8M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes43.5K
    Audience quality score46/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria53.7%
    United Kingdom12.2%
    France7.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music20.6%
    Fashion15.2%
    Entrepreneur13.3%
  3. 3. chidinmaekile🕊

    @chidinmaekileInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Eti-Osa

    MY MESSAGE IS JESUS

    Hashtags#rbmm#entertainmentlawyers#talentreps#projectadvisers
    Mentions
    @nmaclothings@nmaclothings
    Followers8.1M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes17.8K
    Audience quality score66/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria58.8%
    Democratic Republic of the Congo11.8%
    United States11.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music19.4%
    Fashion12.5%
    Acting11.1%
  4. 4. TEMS

    @temsbabyInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    Just a woman. BORN IN THE WILD OUT NOW✨

    Hashtags#colbert#chanelpremiere#borninthewildtour#northamerica
    Mentions
    @chanelofficial@chanelofficial@welovecoco@welovecoco@colbertlateshow@colbertlateshow
    Followers6.8M
    Engagement rate5.9%
    Average likes481K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.8%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria77.6%
    France6.9%
    United Kingdom5.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music37.9%
    Entrepreneur14.5%
    Fashion11.7%
  5. 5. Destiny Etiko

    @destinyetikoofficialInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Ikorodu

    Award winning Nollywood actress , Model , Brand Ambassador ..... Worldwide Dramadoll 🌎

    Mentions
    @sopuruetiko@sopuruetiko@marymic_skincare_spa@marymic_skincare_spa@mapiatea@mapiatea+4@vintagedeluxeinteriors, @prudential_atelier, @nelphraimstudio, @rapsohairsph
    Followers6.7M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes3
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria42.1%
    United States10.5%
    Ghana10.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Acting22.5%
    Fashion16.9%
    Model14.6%
  6. 6. Poco Lee

    @poco_leeInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Ojo

    DanceArtist/Hypeman/Influencer/Cruise #pocodance🕺🏻 Life is for the living 🎉 Bookings📞☎️ 0818 278 5577 @dee_y_optimize HOPE TO THE TRENCHES 🌎⭐️

    Mentions
    @aaronlwsn@aaronlwsn@vintage9ja@vintage9ja@dice_ailes@dice_ailes+4@a1nana_, @cocainnaofficial, @official_shoday, @rahman_jago_
    Followers6.4M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes7.3K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria61.5%
    United States11.5%
    Guernsey3.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music22.3%
    Dancer21.3%
    Entrepreneur11.7%
  7. 7. Nancy.E.Isime

    @nancyisimeofficialInstagramNigeria, Lagos, Ikeja

    5ft11"of Undiluted Goodness🌟 Exec.Producer/Creator- @thenancyisimeshow_ Multi-Award Winning TV Host CEO Nip Studios 📧-

    Hashtags#celebrateboldfutures#proudambassador
    Mentions
    @ifeanyinwune@ifeanyinwune@mofedamijo@mofedamijo@_timini@_timini+1@esoraeluxury
    Followers6.1M
    Engagement rate0.5%
    Average likes42.4K
    Audience quality score48/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria73.2%
    United States7.3%
    France4.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.7%
    Entrepreneur11.5%
    Acting10.9%
  8. 8. MAYORKUN

    @iammayorkunInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    The Mayor Of Lagos!

    Followers5.9M
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes60K
    Audience quality score76/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.6%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria74.0%
    Ghana5.0%
    United States4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music31.1%
    Fashion12.4%
    Entrepreneur7.9%
  9. 9. ABDULGAFAR ABIOLA

    @thecuteabiolaInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    🌎 WORLD BEST 🎥 ACTOR 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 PUBLIC SERVANT ☎️ +234 704 100 3600 MGT

    Hashtags#thinlinethemovie#thinline#blockbuster#incinemasdecember13
    Mentions
    @cinemaxng@cinemaxng@funkejenifaakindele@funkejenifaakindele
    Followers5.8M
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes32.6K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria58.6%
    France10.3%
    United States10.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music23.8%
    Acting13.0%
    Entrepreneur11.9%
  10. 10. M 3 G A

    @koredebelloInstagramNigeria, Lagos, LagosIsland

    @shopkoredebello MGMT @caspertainment NUMBA 1… LISTEN NOW ⤵️⤵️⤵️

    Hashtags#koredebello#newmusic#numba1
    Followers5.1M
    Engagement rate0.04%
    Average likes1.6K
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Nigeria42.6%
    Ghana8.5%
    United States6.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music28.4%
    Fashion11.5%
    Acting11.5%

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How We Rank the Top Instagram Influencers in Lagos

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Who are the top Instagram influencers in Lagos in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top Instagram influencers in Lagos is S A M U E L . A . P E R R Y with 12M followers, followed by Ayodeji Richard Makun and chidinmaekile. This ranking lists 5,214 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find Instagram influencers in Lagos for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 5,214 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top Instagram influencers in Lagos ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for Instagram influencers in Lagos?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.9%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do Instagram influencers in Lagos charge per post?

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