10 most influential Bloggers in Nigeria
Even though blogging has been around for
some time now, only recently did Nigerians
start to take it seriously. Presently, the rate at
which Nigerians are creating blogs is on the
increase. This is due to the widespread notion
that blogging is a lucrative online business
that could be a real money-spinner.
But the belief that blogging is a goldmine
didn’t just strike Nigerians by chance. The
remarkable successes recorded by fellow
Nigerians in the world of blogging brought
about the belief. So in this article, we will be
looking at the 10 most influential bloggers in
Nigeria. Keep in mind that these people may
not necessarily be the richest online
entrepreneurs in the country. But they have
been able to make strong impacts in the
world of blogging. With their blogs, they have
been able to improve the lives of Nigerians at
home and in Diaspora. Now, let’s see who’s
on our list:
Top 10 Most Influential Bloggers in
Nigeria
1. Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji was a former model. She left
modeling less than a decade ago and later
started her blog, lindaikejisblog.com,
which would later become one of the most
popular blogs in Nigeria. Linda blogs about
entertainment gist and gossip, and her posts
could be controversial sometimes. Her blog
attracts several thousands of hits on a daily
basis.
2. Omoyele Sowore
A Nigerian political activist, Omoyele Sowore
is the founder of the popular
Saharareporters.com, a news site that has
been named “the Wikileaks of Africa” by
The Daily Beast. Based in New York City,
Sahara Reporters is supported by grants
donated by the Ford Foundation and the
Omidyar foundation. The news website is
notorious for first-hand insider information
and conspiracy reports without fear of
government action. Sahara Reporters has
received several threats from individuals
whose illegal activities has been exposed on
the website as well as from the Nigerian
government.
3. Uche Eze
Another woman who has made her mark by
blogging in Nigeria, Uche Eze owns
Bellanaija.com, one of the leading
entertainment blogs in Nigeria covering
music, style, TV, and beauty, among many
others. The blog has a huge subscriber base
and attracts several thousands of daily page
views. Uche Eze founded her blog in 2006.
The blog, which has grown tremendously
since then, is now fast becoming a household
name in Nigeria.
4. Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo is the CEO of RED media
group. He owns YNaija.com (culled from
“Young and Nigerian”), a blog has been
nicknamed the “high priest of Nigerian
culture.” The blog is culture driven, and it
features content that highlights the rich
culture of Nigeria. Through its job
aggregation section, YNaija displays job
vacancies and has helped many Nigerians
find meaningful employment. The youth-
oriented blog has segments for daily news,
politics, opinion, enterprise, TV, teen, and lots
more.
5. Loy Okezie
Despite being a graduate of Business
Administration, Loy Okezie chose to carve a
niche for himself in the technology world. His
blog, Techloy.com is the best tech-related
blog in Nigeria. The blog features authentic
breaking news in the tech world, tech
product reviews, and tech market trends,
among many more. Loy Okezie started
blogging in 2008, with
startupsnigeria.com, but as the blog saw
exponential development, Loy changed the
name to “ Techloy.”
6. Mola Ogundele
Mola Ogundele is the founder of
Notjustok.com, Nigeria’s best known online
music brand. The blog features the hottest
gist about the Nigerian music scene. One
factor that has helped the blog grow in
popularity in recent times is its partnership
with top musicians and music producers.
Nigerians love music and anything related to
music. And since Mola Ogundele is giving it to
them just as they want it, his blog keeps
growing by leaps and bounds.
7. Joseph Ejump Umeh
This “wonderguy” started blogging in 2014 at
the prime age of 20. Since then, he has been
a successful blogger, and writer, he's had contacts with several Nigeria celebrity in other to either verify, confirm, shutdown a rumour, or even start one. He is the owner of 9jaflaver.com, a current Nigeria trending blog, I remark his great effort, after revealing the truth identity of YBNL princess ovwasa, revealing the truth behind wizkid's LA mansion, which led to a controversy between him and wizkid. Anyway he's hardworking, and he earns this position.
8. Jide Ogunsanya
A graduate of Microbiology, Jide Ogunsanya
owns Ogbongeblog.com, a blog popular for
its helpful tutorials on how newbies can start
their online businesses and make money. On
his blog, Jide offers blogging tips, online
business ideas, technology tips, and lots
more.
9. Don Caprio
Don Caprio is a seasoned blogger and web
designer. He owns one of the top ten most
popular blogs in Nigeria, Doncaprio.com,
which has become a brand on its own. Don
offers helpful tips on blogging, coding, and
tech. His blog has over 10,000 newsletter
subscribers and records several thousands of
page views daily.
10. Oladunni Liadi
Oladunni “Ladun” Liadi is the founder and
author of ladunliadi.blogspot.com. Like
Linda Ikeji, she blogs majorly on
entertainment and celebrity gist. She also
talks about fashion and the latest gist in the
Nigerian movie industry. Ladun’s blogging
success can be attributed to her accuracy
and writing style as well as her blog’s visual
display quality. Her blog attracts millions of
page views monthly.
some time now, only recently did Nigerians
start to take it seriously. Presently, the rate at
which Nigerians are creating blogs is on the
increase. This is due to the widespread notion
that blogging is a lucrative online business
that could be a real money-spinner.
But the belief that blogging is a goldmine
didn’t just strike Nigerians by chance. The
remarkable successes recorded by fellow
Nigerians in the world of blogging brought
about the belief. So in this article, we will be
looking at the 10 most influential bloggers in
Nigeria. Keep in mind that these people may
not necessarily be the richest online
entrepreneurs in the country. But they have
been able to make strong impacts in the
world of blogging. With their blogs, they have
been able to improve the lives of Nigerians at
home and in Diaspora. Now, let’s see who’s
on our list:
Top 10 Most Influential Bloggers in
Nigeria
1. Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji was a former model. She left
modeling less than a decade ago and later
started her blog, lindaikejisblog.com,
which would later become one of the most
popular blogs in Nigeria. Linda blogs about
entertainment gist and gossip, and her posts
could be controversial sometimes. Her blog
attracts several thousands of hits on a daily
basis.
2. Omoyele Sowore
A Nigerian political activist, Omoyele Sowore
is the founder of the popular
Saharareporters.com, a news site that has
been named “the Wikileaks of Africa” by
The Daily Beast. Based in New York City,
Sahara Reporters is supported by grants
donated by the Ford Foundation and the
Omidyar foundation. The news website is
notorious for first-hand insider information
and conspiracy reports without fear of
government action. Sahara Reporters has
received several threats from individuals
whose illegal activities has been exposed on
the website as well as from the Nigerian
government.
3. Uche Eze
Another woman who has made her mark by
blogging in Nigeria, Uche Eze owns
Bellanaija.com, one of the leading
entertainment blogs in Nigeria covering
music, style, TV, and beauty, among many
others. The blog has a huge subscriber base
and attracts several thousands of daily page
views. Uche Eze founded her blog in 2006.
The blog, which has grown tremendously
since then, is now fast becoming a household
name in Nigeria.
4. Chude Jideonwo
Chude Jideonwo is the CEO of RED media
group. He owns YNaija.com (culled from
“Young and Nigerian”), a blog has been
nicknamed the “high priest of Nigerian
culture.” The blog is culture driven, and it
features content that highlights the rich
culture of Nigeria. Through its job
aggregation section, YNaija displays job
vacancies and has helped many Nigerians
find meaningful employment. The youth-
oriented blog has segments for daily news,
politics, opinion, enterprise, TV, teen, and lots
more.
5. Loy Okezie
Despite being a graduate of Business
Administration, Loy Okezie chose to carve a
niche for himself in the technology world. His
blog, Techloy.com is the best tech-related
blog in Nigeria. The blog features authentic
breaking news in the tech world, tech
product reviews, and tech market trends,
among many more. Loy Okezie started
blogging in 2008, with
startupsnigeria.com, but as the blog saw
exponential development, Loy changed the
name to “ Techloy.”
6. Mola Ogundele
Mola Ogundele is the founder of
Notjustok.com, Nigeria’s best known online
music brand. The blog features the hottest
gist about the Nigerian music scene. One
factor that has helped the blog grow in
popularity in recent times is its partnership
with top musicians and music producers.
Nigerians love music and anything related to
music. And since Mola Ogundele is giving it to
them just as they want it, his blog keeps
growing by leaps and bounds.
7. Joseph Ejump Umeh
This “wonderguy” started blogging in 2014 at
the prime age of 20. Since then, he has been
a successful blogger, and writer, he's had contacts with several Nigeria celebrity in other to either verify, confirm, shutdown a rumour, or even start one. He is the owner of 9jaflaver.com, a current Nigeria trending blog, I remark his great effort, after revealing the truth identity of YBNL princess ovwasa, revealing the truth behind wizkid's LA mansion, which led to a controversy between him and wizkid. Anyway he's hardworking, and he earns this position.
8. Jide Ogunsanya
A graduate of Microbiology, Jide Ogunsanya
owns Ogbongeblog.com, a blog popular for
its helpful tutorials on how newbies can start
their online businesses and make money. On
his blog, Jide offers blogging tips, online
business ideas, technology tips, and lots
more.
9. Don Caprio
Don Caprio is a seasoned blogger and web
designer. He owns one of the top ten most
popular blogs in Nigeria, Doncaprio.com,
which has become a brand on its own. Don
offers helpful tips on blogging, coding, and
tech. His blog has over 10,000 newsletter
subscribers and records several thousands of
page views daily.
10. Oladunni Liadi
Oladunni “Ladun” Liadi is the founder and
author of ladunliadi.blogspot.com. Like
Linda Ikeji, she blogs majorly on
entertainment and celebrity gist. She also
talks about fashion and the latest gist in the
Nigerian movie industry. Ladun’s blogging
success can be attributed to her accuracy
and writing style as well as her blog’s visual
display quality. Her blog attracts millions of
page views monthly.
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