Social media has come to stay and it has changed the face of many things that have to do with the human race as it connects and make people relate better without any barrier.
Over the years, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn among others have given people access to information and also allow Celebrities to keep in touch with their fans and followers.
It has allowed many people to showcase their skills, crafts and talents to the world beyond their geographical locations and by so doing make them more famous and respected globally.
Social media platforms have allowed Celebrities in the Music, Movie, athletes and other creative industries to share different moments and experiences with their fans, hence creating a bridge that enhances a better relationship between them.
In return, many celebrities have used the social media platform to raise their voice against different unpleasant happenings in society, while many also used the platform to give back to their fans in the form of Giveaway.
Most Followed Africans On Twitter
Recently, Celebrities lend their voices to the call to end racism, rape, sexual harassment, police brutality while many have also challenged the government to do more to ensure people are protected from attacks.
Everyevry.ng has gathered the list of the most followed Africans on both Twitter and Instagram as of June 9, 2020.
You will recall that many foreign celebrities took to social media platforms to condemn the murder of George Floyd, while Nigerian celebrities also condemned the rape and murder of Uwa Omozuwa, Barakat Bello, Jennifer among others.
Most Followed Africans on Instagram
1. Mohamed Salah: He is an Egyptian footballer, who also plays for Liverpool Fc, he has 38.7 million followers on Instagram.
2. Tamer Hosny is an Egyptian singer, actor, director, composer and actor, he has 16.9 million followers on Instagram.
3. David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido is a Nigerian singer and he also has 16.9 million followers on Instagram like Tamer Hosny.
4. Candice Swanepoel is a South African model and philanthropist who was listed 8th on the Forbes top-earning models list in 2016. She has 14.3 million followers on Instagram.
5. Ahmed Helmy is an Egyptian actor, film producer, television presenter, author and Comedian, with 12.5 million followers on Instagram.
Most Followed Africans on Twitter
1. Mohamed Salah who is an Egyptian footballer has 12.3 million followers on Twitter.
2. Bassem Youssef is also an Egyptian comedian, writer, producer, surgeon, doctor, media critic, and television host with 10.9 million followers on Twitter.
3. Amr Khaled is an Egyptian Muslim activist and television preacher with 10.9 million followers on Twitter.
4. Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, political commentator, and television host who has 10.7 million followers on Twitter.
5. Amr Diab is an Egyptian singer and songwriter, he is regarded as the father of Mediterranean Music, he has 10.5 million followers on Twitter.
On the list, Egypt has 3, Nigeria has 1, while South Africa has 1 out of the top five most followed Africans on Instagram.
Also, Egypt has 4, while South Africa has 1 out of the five most followed Africans on Twitter.
