Connect with us

Buzz

Akon, Salah top 2017 African Social Media Power Report

Published

on

social media power report for africa entertainersSenegalese rapper Akon and Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah are the two most followed Africans on the social media channels Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, according to the African Social Media Power Report: Top 50 Footballers and Entertainers released on Friday, January 26, 2018. The Power 50 has a combined following of almost 400million, a number that is more than half the population of Europe and twice the population of Nigeria, Africa’s most populated country. The Power 50, which weighs the social media influence of African pop culture stars and football personalities, was compiled by Lagos-based sports communication company, CampsBay Media. “In a world where social media continues to play a big role, the influence of African entertainers and footballers, the crème of popular culture on our continent, continues to fascinate and that is why we have compiled this list,” said Lolade Adewuyi, chief strategist at CampsBay Media. “We have tried as much as possible to gather the top African pop and sport stars into the list in order to show their influence across the three key social media platforms of Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. We hope that the Power Report will be an annual ranking to gauge their growing impact as well as enable market planners and researchers to see the possibilities inherent in their influence.” Personalities from 12 countries are represented on the list with the top 10 places filled by Akon, Salah, footballer Didier Drogba, Moroccan stand-up comedian Gad el Maleh, South African comedian and TV show host Trevor Noah, Cameroonian footballer Samuel Eto’o, Moroccan actor Jamel Debbouze, Nigerian singer Davido and South African actress Charlize Theron. On the African Social Media Power Report: Top 50 are 13 actors/actresses, 14 singers, nine rappers, eight footballers, four comedians and two music producers/DJs.Top 10 Entertainers Top 10 Facebook Top 10 Footballers Top 10 Instagram Top 10 Power50 Top 10 Twitter The report also includes a list of the top 50 African footballers and top 50 African entertainers on the three social media platforms in the full report that can be downloaded on their website: www.campsbaymedia.com.ng]]>

Advertisement

Buzz

VGMA now TGMA, unveils nominees for 25th edition, see full list

Published

on

Screenshot 20240329 052642 Instagram 1

The 25th edition of the annual Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), has announced its nominees. (more…)

Continue Reading

Buzz

GRIDCo reduces power supply to parts of Accra – ECG

Published

on

dumsor 1

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is pointing in the direction of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) for the erratic power supply (dumsor) in some parts of the Greater Accra region.
(more…)

Continue Reading

Buzz

Olivetheboy denies writing ‘Goodsin’ song for Ayra Starr

Published

on

olive

Ghanaian Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Joel Ofori Bonsu, professionally known as Olivetheboy, has debunked claims his hit song “Goodsin” was composed to express his affection to Nigerian songstress, Ayra Starr. (more…)

Continue Reading

Buzz

THE RECENT INTERNET BLACKOUT AFFECTED MY STREAMS – KiDi

Published

on

kidii

Multiple award-winning Ghanaian artiste, Dennis Nana Dwamena, well-recognized by the stage name KiDi recently expressed frustration over the recent internet blackout in the country, highlighting its adverse impact on his streaming numbers and online engagement.  (more…)

Continue Reading

Buzz

Burna Boy calls out foreign media over old shaved beard photos

Published

on

Burna Boy

Nigerian artiste Burna Boy has publicly criticized foreign online media platforms for sensationalizing an image of him without his signature beard. (more…)

Continue Reading

Buzz

Nurse Verification Fee: NMC suspends newly approved verification Fee

Published

on

nurseees 1

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (NMC) NMC) has suspended with immediate effect, the implementation of the newly approved fees imposed on nurses pending its review. (more…)

Continue Reading

Trending