Top 15 TikTok stars in Nigeria and the world

Chinese-owned video-sharing platform TikTok is a social media platform where TikTok stars express themselves through dance, music, and comedy. The platform is popular for showcasing trending challenges like the Buga challenge from Kizz Daniel’s latest hit song, Buga. 

If you’re familiar with TikTok, then you’ll agree it is a fun place. Thanks to these content creators, there’s no shortage of entertaining content on the platform. According to Business Insider, TikTok has more than 1.5 billion all-time downloads, and its popularity and influence only continue to spread.

TikTok is a celebrity incubator that has launched stars in Nigeria and worldwide. These TikTokers have made so much money from the platform as there seems to be an endless flow of followers. Therefore, here are the top 10 TikTok stars in Nigeria 2022.

Female TikTok stars

Here are the top 5 female TikTok stars in Nigeria:

1. Berby_picxy

Maduakor Chisom Faustina aka Berby Picxy is a TikTok verified Nigerian content creator with 5.6 million followers. The 19-year-old is from Anambra State, south-east Nigeria. Berby_Picxy is a content creator, dancer, model and Instagram brand influencer whose videos have garnered her more followers making her a TikTok star in Nigeria.

2. Jennifrank29

Onyekwelu Jennifer Ebere popularly known as Jennifrank29 on TikTok is a dancer who is famous for winning the Slomo challenge. The Slomo challenge began a few months ago and became popular in Nigeria after people participated in it. Jennifrank emerged a winner which launched her to stardom on TikTok, Nigeria. She has 3.5 million followers on TikTok.

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3. Itzzammie

Amarachi Itzzammie is a popular Nigerian female TikTok star who rose to fame on the platform through her renowned beauty and smile. She is from Orlu, Imo State, and began her career as a model and influencer on the platform in 2019. She lost the account with the username Itzzammie 4646 but didn’t give up. The 25-year-old opened a new account in 2020 which has gone ahead to get 2.9 million followers.

4. Beeautygoddess

Beeautygoddess real name is John Merry. The Nigerian-Ghanaian TikTok star is an influencer, content creator, model and brand ambassador. She rose to fame through making short videos of her beauty to promote artistes and brands. Her creativity earned her the influencer of the year by Pulse in 2021. Beauty Goddess has 2.7 million followers on TikTok.

5. Beryl.ama

Anozie Chiamaka Faith popularly known as Beryl.ama on TikTok is a comedienne, entrepreneur and social media influencer. Born on April 25, 1999, Beryl.ama is from Anambra State. She attended Babcock University and graduated with a BSc. We’re not sure about the course she read but she completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in 2020. Beryl.ama is very fluent in Igbo and English languages. She currently has 2 million followers on TikTok.

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Male TikTok stars

Here are the top 5 male TikTok stars in Nigeria:

1. Alli.nurudeen

Alli Nurudeen is a popular TikTok star from northern Nigeria. He is a comedian who shares funny videos on his TikTok account. Alli Nurudeen has 4 million followers on TikTok.

2. R0dn3y

Rodney Odinakachi Umeh popularly known as R0dn3y is a fast-rising comedian and content creator. “The Wisdom Man” is from Anambra State and posted his first video in May 2020. His contents are very funny and pass important messages at the same time. Most of his videos revolve around his childhood experiences, the general experiences of a child or teenager, or young adult in an African home, and the regular Nigerian experience. Rodney ‘R0dn3y’ Umeh The Wisdom Man has 3.9 million followers on his verified TikTok account.

3. Softmadeit

Jerry Chuks popularly known as Softmadeit or Golden Boy is one of the hottest male TikTok stars in Nigeria. He rose to fame due to his cuteness and smooth dance moves on TikTok. Softmadeit is also reportedly dating female star, Beeautygoddess. His dance skills earned him support and promotion from thousands of fans and celebrities such as Davido, Harrysong, Victor Adere aka Victor AD, Peterpsquare, Poco Lee the dancer, Zlatan Ibile and Burna Boy. He has 2.9 million followers on his verified TikTok account.

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4. Ashleykeno17

Asley Keno is a Nigerian TikTok star based in Iowa, United States. He is originally from Warri, Delta State, south-south, Nigeria. Keno joined TikTok in 2020 and rose to fame through his dance moves and skits about his nostalgia for the year 2016. He also posts comedy skits and features his parents in them. Keno has 2.8 million followers on his verified TikTok account.

5. Broda Shaggi

Samuel Perry aka Broda Shaggi is a popular face in Nigerian online and offline comedy. He has a wide range of followers from Instagram to TikTok. Broda Shaggi creates comic content as Fine Boy Agbero which constantly gets his followers rolling on the floor with laughter. Apart from comedy, he is an actor, producer and brand ambassador. Broda Shaggi has 2.4 million followers on his verified TikTok account.

Bonus…Here are the top 5 TikTok stars in the world:

Charlie D’ameli

Charlie D’ameli is an American dancer and the most followed TikTok star with over 141 million followers. She has also collaborated with top global brands like Pura Vida Jewelry,  Prada, Hollister & Social Tourist fashion brands, animated children’s films StarDog and TurboCat, Dunkin Donuts, Orosa Beauty, EOS skincare brand, Sabra hummus dip, Morphe makeup and beauty products and Hulu.

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2. Kabhy Lame

Khabane Lame popularly known as Kabhy Lame is an Italy-based Senegalese TikTok star with over 139 million followers. He makes hilarious videos to silently mock stupid or complicated videos pretending to be life hacks.

3. Bella Poarch

Bella Poarch is a Filipina-American singer and the third most-followed TikTok star in the world with over 89 million followers. She lip-syncs hit songs and released her own popular single “Build a Bitch” in May 2021.

4. Addison Rae

Addison Rae is a dancer and entertainer on TikTok. She has over 87 million followers making her the fourth most-followed TikTok star in the world.

5. Will Smith

E shock you, ba? The Oscar-slapping winner has over 72 million followers on TikTok. In December 2021, the Hollywood actor joined National Geographic to travel around the world and explore hidden gems in Welcome to Earth (Disney+).

What do you think of our list? Who is your favorite TikTok star? Let us know in the comment section.

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