Woli Arole, Maraji… 10 young Nigerians who found fame through Instagram skits

Social media platforms have forever changed the way entertainment is distributed around the world and millions of Nigerians have keyed into it.

Unlike the days of old when you needed to be given a platform to showcase your skills on a stage, these days, all that’s required is a social media account and consistent updating with fresh content.

Instagram, more than all others, has proven to be an effective medium to publicise one’s craft, gift or hustle.

Many young Nigerians, having realised this, are making good use of the platform.

The consistency of their Instagram updates has increased their popularity and in turn resulted in money-making opportunities like brand endorsements, paid gigs, roles in television series, among others.

For those who seek humour or want to have a good laugh, these are some of the most creative young Nigerians using Instagram to ‘cash out’.

Woli Arole

THEY KNOW ME IN NIGERIA. Featuring @yvonnejegedefawole. Part 1

A post shared by Woli Arole (@officialarole) on Aug 5, 2017 at 1:51am PDT

Maraji

Mummy knows best

A post shared by Gloria Oloruntobi (@maraji_) on Jul 27, 2017 at 10:59am PDT

Craze Clown

😂😂 The FEAR of One Star 😂😂 imagine your father doing UBER and picks u up😂😂 I'm sure @og.tega will get more than one star when we get home 😂😂 #DrCraze #DrCrazeInAmerica HOW MANY STARS DO YOU THINK ADE WILL GET LATER?? 😂😂

A post shared by Dr Craze 🇳🇬 (@crazeclown) on Jul 24, 2017 at 1:51pm PDT

Emmaohmygod

#EmmaOhMyGod @it again, nice1 pal, unna no go kill us wif dis vibes #lols

A post shared by Prinz Victor Ola (@i_am_daprinz) on Jul 26, 2017 at 5:23am PDT

Twyse

So daiz how we fail deez ezam. Juz bcoz ov h'odnari Wi-Fi😭#twyseandfamily Music: 'Fall' by @davidoofficial

A post shared by ereme. (@twyse_116) on Jun 15, 2017 at 3:58pm PDT

Klinton Cod

We all know this is true and something really should be done to stop this ooonkayyn 😩😩 song: bring it on by Psquare @peterpsquare @rudeboypsquare #funnyafricanpics #laughnigeria #krakstv #klintoncod #ooonkayyn

A post shared by KlintonCOD Ooonkayyn™ 🔹 (@klintoncod) on Jul 24, 2017 at 11:46am PDT

Wofaifada

Tag them 😂. And Never put them on the front sit 🙅. We ain't patient 🙈. Ft @realfeefab

A post shared by Wofai (@wofaifada) on Jul 26, 2017 at 3:44pm PDT

Aphrican Ape

😂🤣😂 when your bestie keeps rubbing it in that you’re single!!! ____________________ @AfriDateApp is now open in every country with no more waitlists. Update your app or download today to make matches all over the world from #Benin to #Brazil… from #NewYork to #Nairobi…. from #CapeVerde to #CapeTown 🌍

A post shared by Dami Olatunde AKA AphricanApe (@aphricanape06) on Jul 26, 2017 at 9:46am PDT

Mummyndioha

When celebrities hear instablog was deleted, but then……Wait for it! The reverse is the case for 'ordinary' people like us 😩. We all know, love it or hate it, instablog has a way of luring us to their page 😩😩. #mummyndiohavideos

A post shared by NNEMBA (@mummyndioha) on Jul 27, 2017 at 7:09am PDT

Ecovangel

😂😩Please know the voice that speaks to u 😩😂#funnyafricanpics #krakshq #krakstv #onlyinnigeria #funnyvideos

A post shared by Ecovangel (@ecovangel) on Jan 12, 2017 at 6:18am PST

Africocogirl

WHAT'S YOUR CATEGORY 😂😂😂?? TAG SOMEONE TO SEE THIS 👇🏽👇🏽

A post shared by AFRICOCOGIRL (@africocogirl) on Jun 23, 2017 at 2:42am PDT