Celebrities have always had huge fanbases that show up for them, whether it’s streaming their songs on repeat, paying to see their movies, or voting like their lives depend on it during competitions. Sometimes, the relationship between a celebrity and their fans lasts a lifetime, and the bond only grows stronger.
If their fave goes through a breakup, some of these diehard fans feel it, holding group sessions online just to process the heartbreak. And if there’s ever a celebrity beef? Even after the stars have squashed it, the fans often refuse to move on, continuing the dragging and X wars like it’s personal.
Whether it’s crowdfunding to buy birthday gifts or making sure concert tickets sell out in seconds, one thing is clear: being in a fan base is hard work.
Here are the 15 most hardworking Nigerian celebrity fanbases, ranked.
15. Icons
Celebrity: Laycon
Laycon didn’t just win BBNaija 2020, he won hearts. Smart, soft-spoken, and relatable, he connected with viewers on a deep, emotional level. His fans, the Icons, saw themselves in him, and they went all out to celebrate his journey from underdog to star.
Right after the show, they hosted him to a lavish welcome party, setting the tone for what would become one of the strongest fan bases of the year. By his birthday in 2020, Icons surprised him with a Mercedes-Benz, music gear, and gadgets to fuel his rap career.
At their peak, Icons trended Laycon daily, racked up millions of streams on his debut album, and defended him like family.
Engagement: Iconic (pun intended) in 2020 and 2021 — Twitter was theirs. Still show up today, just more low-key.
Longevity: Solid since 2020. Even though things are quieter, their loyalty is real.
14. Vibez Nation (Unofficial)
Celebrity: Seyi Vibez
Seyi Vibez didn’t start with a ringing endorsement from the public. Rejected for coming from a humble background, mocked for his raw vocals and street style, and boxed out by classism, he built his career off pure grit. And when the world doubted him, Vibez Nation didn’t.
His fans saw themselves in his struggle — the hunger, the heartbreak, the hustle. They’ve turned his lyrics into affirmations, defending him online with street-coded pride and pushing his music to millions without paid promotion.
They don’t need a fancy fan name or digital fan battles to prove their loyalty — they’ve been there from day one, streaming, chanting, gifting, and growing with him.
Engagement: Deeply emotional and meme-fueled. They dominate street Twitter now X.
Longevity: Took off in 2021, but his fans were holding him down in the shadows long before the spotlight found him.
13. Titans
Celebrity: Tacha
Tacha didn’t just shake the BBNaija house, she shook the whole country. Disqualified or not, her fans — the Titans — weren’t having it. They took that L and turned it into a lifelong mission to prove that their fave is bigger than the show.
Since 2019, Titans have gifted her a Mercedes-Benz, a ₦6 million cheque, a delivery bus, and dispatch bikes to support her logistics business. In 2021, they went even harder, surprising her with a cool ₦10 million for her birthday, just because she exists.
They also backed her Cool FM show, hyped every business launch, and created hashtags that trend for hours — even when Tacha isn’t actively online. Every birthday becomes a fan-powered PR campaign. Every silence becomes an opportunity to trend her harder.
Engagement: Loud, loyal, and fully battle-ready. Titans are known for their aggressive stan energy.
Longevity: 5+ years strong. From her disqualification to now, Titans haven’t missed a single beat.
12. Ninjas
Celebrity: Nengi Hampson
Ninjas are not here for noise, they’re here for results. After Nengi finished as second runner-up in the BBNaija: Lockdown edition, they didn’t fade away like many post-show fanbases. Instead, they powered her next chapter with consistency and class.
From landing a political appointment as Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child Development in Bayelsa to stacking endorsement deals and brand ambassador gigs, Nengi’s rise has been Ninja-fueled. On her 23rd birthday, they gifted her a Range Rover SUV, a massive money cake, and other luxury presents — all while flooding the timeline with curated birthday trends.
With over 2 million Instagram followers backing her, Nengi has maintained visibility and brand relevance well beyond her BBNaija run. And that’s no accident, that’s Ninja strategy.
Engagement: Quiet but deliberate. They strike during key milestones and brand moments.
Longevity: Solid since 2020. From political appointments to birthday bashes, they’ve stayed ten toes down.
11. Celestial Beings
Celebrity: Ayra Starr
Ayra didn’t just arrive, she floated in. With ethereal vocals, bold fashion, and that signature “bad bitch with a bookish heart” energy, she instantly attracted a cult-like following of Gen Z stans who see her as both muse and mirror.
Her fans, known as the Celestial Beings, are young, stylish, and hyper-online. They don’t just love her music — they copy her outfits, recreate her makeup looks, and build aesthetics around her IG photos. It’s giving editorial + fangirl fusion.
Still early in her reign, the gifts have been light — think tribute art, fan flowers, and Ayra-inspired fashion edits — but the online support is loud and clear.
Engagement: Extremely high. TikTok girlies, fashion pages, and playlist curators adore her.
Longevity: Breakout in 2021, and she’s only just getting started.
10. Elites
Celebrity: Erica Nlewedim
Erica didn’t win BBNaija — she was disqualified — but that didn’t matter to the Elites, who took that loss and flipped it into legend. From day one, they’ve backed her like family, turning emotional investment into full-blown brand support.
Within weeks of her exit, they raised ₦25 million in a GoFundMe for her, gifted her a fully furnished 3-bedroom house, bought massive billboard ads, and donated millions of naira to help her bounce back — and glow up.
Even when she’s quiet, they stay loud. From trending #ElitesLoveErica to defending her name in endless online wars, their energy is unwavering.
Engagement: They trend her for birthdays, brand deals, charity work, or just to say “we love you.”
Longevity: Since 2020. She’s gone from reality TV to film star, and they’ve stayed loyal every step of the way.
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9. Plutomanian Citizens
Celebrity: Shallipopi
Shallipopi didn’t ask for a fanbase, he birthed a nation. His fans call themselves Plutomanian Citizens, and their loyalty is built on slang, street logic, and chaotic charisma. From “Obapluto” to “Elasticity,” they treat every Shallipopi lyric like a prophetic drop from the Ministry of Vibes.
They don’t stan in traditional ways. Their love shows up in slang-fueled memes, coded X replies, and viral street chants. The fanbase is young, wild, and loyal — they made him a cult figure in under a year.
Gift culture is still early, but you’ll find Shallipopi-inspired merch, giveaways based on his lyrics, and deep internet energy that feels more like a movement than a music fandom.
Engagement: Peak Gen Z chaos. Memes, coded tweets, street skits, and viral slang propagation.
Longevity: Blew up in 2023. Still on the rise with no signs of slowing.
8. Irenites (Unofficial)
Celebrity: Pastor Emmanuel Iren
Pastor Iren isn’t just a preacher — to his fans (and followers), he’s a spiritual father, worship leader, and kingdom creative all rolled into one. Through Celebration Church International (CCI) and his music ministry, he’s built a loyal tribe of young believers known unofficially as the Irenites.
Their devotion isn’t about stan drama — it’s about transformation. They support his sermons, quote his tweets like life mantras, and show up in droves for conferences, tours, and album drops. When he releases a new worship project, they stream it like it’s Afrobeats.
While they’re not gifting cars or houses, their giving is consistent — through offerings, donations, and support for ministry expansion, they keep the mission moving.
Online Engagement: Not loud, but deep. They share sermons, lyrics, clips, and testimonies like evangelism in motion.
Longevity: Gaining national momentum since the mid-2010s, especially among Gen Z and millennial Christians.
7. Jenifans (Unofficial)
Celebrity: Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele is not just an actress — she’s a living legend. From I Need to Know to Jenifa’s Diary to becoming the highest-grossing filmmaker in Nigeria, her fans have grown with her for over 20 years. Every hit she drops feels like a collective win.
Though they may not have an official name, “Jenifans” has become the go-to tag for the army that stands behind her. And while they’re not the most visible online, don’t get it twisted — try her, and they’ll show up in full force. Case in point? When actress Toyin Abraham posted an admiration tribute to Akindele after a long standing beef, the internet saw just how loud and loyal her base still is as they dragged Abraham.
Their loyalty shows up in cinema attendance, political campaign rallies, and fan-made skits quoting her iconic lines. Whether it’s comedy, politics, or praise, Jenifans carry her on their backs like family.
Online Engagement: Less Twitter noise, more Facebook, WhatsApp groups, Nollywood blogs — and they respond when it counts.
Longevity: Over 20 years. From TV soaps to breaking box office records, their love has never wavered.
6. Ravers
Celebrity: Rema
Ravers are young, global, and fully locked in. From the moment Rema emerged with his otherworldly sound and red hair in 2019, they knew he wasn’t just another artist — he was a star. To his fans, Rema is a once-in-a-generation talent, blending street, sonic experimentation, and pop-star energy with zero effort.
While they may not be big on extravagant gifts, their love shows in numbers: packed-out shows across Europe and America, massive merch drops, and non-stop streaming dominance. They’re the digital generation — pushing his sound across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with fan edits, dance challenges, and anime-inspired visuals.
From “Dumebi” to “Calm Down,” they’ve helped him build one of the most globally visible careers from Africa in recent history.
Engagement: Peak Gen Z — TikTok dance waves, fan art, Instagram hype, and endless YouTube reaction videos.
Longevity: Since 2019. Still rising, with global numbers that prove this is just the beginning.
5. Mercenaries
Celebrity: Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke didn’t just win Big Brother Naija, she made history as the first woman to do it. And from that moment, the Mercenaries crowned her their queen and never looked back. For them, every Mercy win is personal. Whether she’s dropping a new business, bagging an endorsement, or showing up at an event, they rally like their lives depend on it.
And when it comes to showing love, Mercenaries do the most. In one viral birthday moment, they gifted her a $10,000 scholarship to Harvard Business School — because if their queen wants to run the world, they’ll foot the bill.
Engagement: Always trending during BBNaija cycles, brand deals, and even random slay moments.
Longevity: Solid since 2019. Through business launches, acting gigs, and social media hiatuses, they’ve stayed loyal.
4. Outsiders
Celebrity: Burna Boy
Fiercely protective and deeply loyal, Outsiders are less about vibes and more about legacy. They don’t rally around Burna for the drama — they believe in the music, the mission, and the African Giant brand. Burna’s fans aren’t loud online, but when it’s time to stream or show up for a sold-out world tour, they come through.
They may not buy him a car or billboard, but they’ll boost his Spotify numbers like their lives depend on it — and quote his lyrics like gospel.
Engagement: Low drama, high intensity. Outsiders flex with charts, not hashtags.
Longevity: Consistent since 2018’s Outside era, with day-ones dating back to 2012.
3. YBNL Mafia
Celebrity: Olamide
Olamide’s fanbase didn’t form on Twitter — it was born on the streets of Bariga, where he started out rapping in Yoruba and Pidgin about real-life struggle. Long before the endorsements and headliner slots, they crowned him “the voice of the streets.” And instead of brushing that off, he embraced it fully, building a movement that would change Nigerian music.
YBNL fans may not trend hashtags every week, but they’re always there: buying albums, showing up to local shows, and playing his music on every bus ride and street corner. He doesn’t need loud stans. His fans are the streets, and they’ve never switched up.
Engagement: Quiet online, but very present offline. Think radio shoutouts, street anthems, and loyal show attendance.
Longevity: Over 12 years of dominance. From Bariga freestyle sessions to filling stadiums, YBNL has never left his side.
2. Wizkid FC
Celebrity: Wizkid
Wizkid’s fans reflect their fave: cool, quiet, but deadly when needed. They don’t always make noise, but when Big Wiz throws a jab — especially at Davido — they assemble like the Avengers.
They’ve helped him sell out international arenas, plastered his face on high-end billboards, and pushed entire albums with memes, coded tweets, and “FC-only” language.
They rarely make flashy donations, but their love shows through exclusive events, tour loyalty, and billboard adverts.
Engagement: One of the most active and strategic fan bases online — meme-powered, war-ready, and always trending.
Longevity: Since 2010. Through Superstar, Made in Lagos, and every era in between, FC has never left his side.
1. 30 Billion Gang (30BG)
Celebrity: Davido
Loud, emotional, and always active, 30BG is easily Nigeria’s hardest-working fan base. Their MO isn’t to drown him in gifts, though they can — it’s to show up for him anytime he calls or gets dragged. And they don’t miss.
In just 24 hours, his songs “With You,” “Fem,” “Blow My Mind” (with Chris Brown), and “Jowo” all surpassed a million streams — all because 30BG don’t play.
Money isn’t Davido’s problem, but when he jokingly asked fans to send him cash in 2021, they responded with over $600,000 (₦250 million) just because.
Engagement: When he turned 32 last year, fans flooded the streets with banners and celebrations.
Longevity: 13+ years of unshaken loyalty and fan-fuelled wins.
