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9 Nigerian Celebrities with the Biggest Fanbase
Here are 9 Nigerian celebrities with the biggest fanbase in the World, with Wizkid FC and 30BG leading the way.
Who are the Nigerian celebrities with the biggest fanbase?. The rise of stan and fanbase culture in Nigeria could be traced back to the era of Apala singers such as Ayinla Omoniwura to the likes of Haruna Ishola and co. However, the stan culture was not as deep and organized then as it is now.
Through the help of social media and the internet, we have seen the rise of Organized stan culture in Afrobeat, with fanbases such as Wizkid FC, 30BG leading the way. Here are 9 Nigerian celebrities with the biggest fanbase in the World.
#1 Wizkid FC
Wizkid FC is arguably the biggest fan base in Nigeria, They are the loyal fans and supporters of the Nigerian Singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid. As earlier stated they are the pioneer of Stan culture in the history of Afrobeat. They are very popular and active on several social media platforms showing their support and actively promoting the Nigerian Singer.
#2. 30 BG
This is a rival team of 30BG they were formerly known as Davido FC, these are loyal fans and supporters of David Adeleke Popularly known as Davido. they are also very active on social media and are popularly known for pitching their favourite against Wizkid.
#3. Marlians
This is the fanbase of the popular notorious Singer Naira Marley however unlike every other fanbase marlians are more on the street than on social media, this fanbase practice and observe the controversial lifestyle of the singer.
#4. Titans
This is probably the Biggest BBNaija Fanbase. they are the loyal fans and supporters of Tacha Akinde, A Big Brother Naija Contestant in 2019 who was disqualified before the end of the show. Titans are known to be one of the biggest fanbases in Nigeria as they are prone to controlling the Twitter Chart table.
#5 Mercenaries
One thing I personally observed is that the stan culture in Nigeria is surviving on rivalry, the mercenaries are loyal supporters and fans of Mercy Eke, The Winner of the Big Brother Naija in 2019. She was a major rival to Tacha Akinde who prior to her disqualification had a large number of followers.
#6 Icons
Icons are loyal supporters and fans of the BBNaija Winner turned Singer, Laycon. they are actively online promoting and observing every lifestyle or project of the singer.
#7. Elites
This is another Fanbase built out of BBNaija, They are supporters of the disqualified housemate Erica Nlewedim. The BBNaija star turned actress has a large occultic following most especially on Twitter. and just like any other fanbase, They actively promote her lifestyle and projects and counter those coming from her.
#8 Outsiders
Outsiders are loyal fans and supporters of the International Nigerian Singer Burna Boy, though they are very small in number compared to other fanbases, they however consistent in promoting the work and lifestyle of the singer.
#9 YBNL Mafias.
YBNL Mafias are supporters of the Indigenous Rapper Olamide, a very small number of people too but actively promoting the lifestyle and music of the rapper.