This has been an unprecedented yet interesting time, the break out of COVID-19 has called for retrospection and while the lockdown has taken full course, we have continued to see undiluted entertainment at its best from Nigerian Influencers.
The world literally moved online, from scripted Instagram live sessions, to Tik-Tok videos, down to short displays of boredom though random videos, and through it all Nigerians have shown resourcefulness. It is worth noting that the internet has never thrived the way it has during these times, and the engaging content has never been in more demand.
Taking a stand against the fight, Nigerians have done a lot of good both in philanthropy and entertainment. Some of the Nigerian Influencers who have stamped impressions and leveraged on the good of social media include: Don Jazzy, Kunle Remi, Bayo Oke-Lawal, Lasisi Elenu, among others.
Don Jazzy
The music boss has shown that beneath all the hardcore baritone voice that is synonymous with his career, Jazzy has a childlike personality. By supporting and promoting his talents using the viral app Tik-tok, he constantly shares imitation videos. His humility despite being one of Nigeria’s most revered entertainment personalities has served as a point of reference to many.
Kunle Remi
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has been loosely described as the Lord of Tik-tok in Nigeria.
With so many backings to this new title, his acting disposition has seen him interpret different personas and characters to the letter. Kunle is definitely getting more acting roles based on his grand gestures of entertaining the Nigerian Instagram community.
Bayo Oke Lawal
Fashion stylist and creative director of Orange Culture, Bayo Oke-Lawal stays providing fashion-related content and lockdown inspiration.
With Bayo, things have gotten interesting. The obsession with patterns, fabrics, motifs has seen his page become a go-to reminder that the world will bounce back and there is still hope for fashion.
Lasisi Elenu
Arguably, King of Comics. Lasisi is a comedy maestro who is known for creating characters out of the “everyday Nigerian” narrative.
With his comedy skits, humour and nostalgia are takeaways for his fans and this iswhat he understands. The ability to interpret one’s daily struggles and experiences, balancing it with a stroke of relief, is essentially what Lasisi has done the past months.
