Top 5 Most Influential Celebrities in Nigeria (PHOTOS)

Celebrities are loved and adored all over the word. These strong feelings of affection give them the power to exert some level of influence over people. Fans who are in love with their crafts and personalities place these public figures on a pedestal of rightness.

Celebrity influence is no different in Nigeria. Millions of people have a liking to their favourite celebrities who can do no wrong in their eyes. Their opinions and behavioural patterns are shaped by these people. Whatever their favourite celebrities say or do is considered right, and they follow their lead. Celebrities abound in Nigeria. While all of them are influential in their own rights, some have more influence than others.

Here are the top 5 most influential Nigerian Celebrities.

Chimamanda Adichie

Renowned Author Chimamanda Adichie is flying the Nigerian green white green flag across the Atlantic oceans, and she’s doing it very well. Internationally recognised for her writing prowess, Chimamanda has built a strong influence over Nigerians in and outside the country.

Known for expressing her thoughts on pressing national and international issues, she always has an army of supporters. Making her debut into mainstream writing with her 2003 published first novel “Purple Hibiscus,” she was awarded the Commonwealth Prize for Best First Novel in 2005. She has published three more books since then.