In Cameroon and the World at large, Social media plays an enormous role, especially in the Entertainment industry. The majority of our celebrities are present on if not almost all social media platforms, but at least two of it. The most popular social media platforms among celebrities are; Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and now TikTok the newest trend.
On one level, celebrities use social media for the same reasons that regular people do: To connect with other people. But they also use social media to market their movies or their music or their concerts. And most important to strengthen their fans’ loyalty.
Celebrities in Cameroon just like everywhere are ranked according to their number of followers. This is so because it goes a long way to show their fan base. For this article, we will be looking at the 10 most-followed Cameroonian celebrities on social media in the year 2021. Let’s say we add up all their followers on the three main social media platforms, from there we will be ranking them.
Mind you the statistics may change anytime because Celebrities gain followers daily. But at the time of writing this article, these were the Most Followed Celebrities on Social Media in Cameroon 2021;
1. Samuel Eto’o
For some years now, Samuel Eto’o has topped the list for the most followed Cameroonian celebrity. The former Cameroon international football legend is arguably one of the most popular Cameroonians in the world. Presently he holds the position of the FECAFOOT president. Which has gone a long way to boost his fan base. Samuel Eto’o holds a record of 14 million followers on Facebook, 5.9 million followers on Instagram, and 1.6 million followers on Twitter.
Joint Total of 21.500.000
2. Joel Embiid
Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association(NBA). Same like Eto’o, Joel has managed to maintain the second position. If there’s one thing that increases fan base for celebrities, it’s sport. Because it takes them to the international level. Joel Embiid has used his position as an NBA player to gain more followers. Moreover, he has 5.2 million followers on Instagram, 800 thousand on Facebook and 1.9 million on Twitter.
Joint Total of 7.900.000
3. Daphne Njie
Cameroonian urban pop singer Daphne on the other hand keeps on fluctuating between the third and fourth position. Lately, Daphne has trended on social media, thereby boosting her followers. From her marriage, rape story, her foundation “Be Woman by Daphne” and a few others, she has made news. Presently, Daphne has 3.3 million followers on Instagram, about 1.9 million on Facebook and 31 thousands followers on Twitter.
Joint Total of 5.231.000
4. Francis N’Gannou
Meanwhile, UFC Champion Francis Ngannou aka “The Predator” is another force to reckon with. Since his win at the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has topped at the most followed Cameroonian on Social Media. the UFC Heavyweight Champion holds 3.3 million followers on Instagram, 1 million on Facebook, and about 616 thousand followers on Twitter.
Joint Total of 4.916.000
5. Nathalie Koah
Nathalie Koah, a former Cameroonian air hostess and one time mistress of Samuel Eto’o for one reason to another always makes it to the list. Not only is she an influencer, but also a CEO of beauty care brand (Psychee by NK), and also the Director of Communication CROOS ( a France based financial service). Her book titled “Revenge Porn” (a testimony of her relationship with Samuel Eto’o) published in 2016 brought her to the fame. And this then, Nathalie has continued to climb the ladder of fame. At the moment she has over 2 million Instagram followers and 1.5 million followers on Facebook.
Joint Total of 3.500.000
6. Coco Emilia
Coco Emilia popularly known as Biscuit de mer is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and socialite. Biscuit de mer understood the assignment and has kept fans glued to her social media pages. Her beauty and fashion are some of those things that keep her growing in the social media landscape. Her marriage to one-time Congolese Presidential Candidate Francis Mvemba has also helped double this fame. She has 2.7 million followers on Instagram and 700 thousand on Facebook.
Joint Total of 3.400.000
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7. Muriel Blanche
Muriel Blanche is a singer, entrepreneur, influencer, and actress. This diversity of hers in the various entertainment careers has made her gain a lot of followers. Muriel has given fans a lot to talk about thereby making her a candidate for this ranking. Above all, she has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and above 1.2 million followers on Facebook.
Joint Total of 2.900.000
8. Blanche Bailly
Blanche Bailly aka Queen Mimba on the other hand has proven herself worthy of this position. The Afro-pop singer and songwriter since 2016 has made sure she releases hit after hit. Her high sense of fashion and sexy nature is another plus to her. Currently, she stands at 1.1 million followers on Instagram, 1.7 million on Facebook, and 30 000 followers on Twitter.
Joint Total of 2.800.000
9. Tenor
Cameroonian rapper Tenor is one of the first male Artists to maintain his position on this rank. Career-wise, he has succeeded in keeping a large fan base. Apart from that, the scary looks of his eyes which he makes his pupils disappear have got everyone talking. And before the end of 2021, Tenor was involved in an accident that led to the death of a lady and subsequently his imprisonment. This incident has gone a long way to increase his followers. He currently has 1.4 million followers on the gram and 1.2 million followers on Facebook.
Joint Total of 2.600.000
10. Locko
Last but not least is our award-winning Rnb/Afrobeat artist, musician, songwriter, and beatmaker LOCKO. Though one of the newest on this list, he makes sure to grab a position here. And last year, Locko got a lot of controversies for his new look. Many fans pleaded they needed their “chubby Locko” as he had lost a lot of fats. This too boosted his followers, coupled with his constant hit songs. Locko has 1 million active followers on Instagram and 1.5 million on Facebook.
Joint Total of 2.500.000
Above are the Most Followed Celebrities on Social Media in Cameroon 2021. Tell us your thoughts in the comment section.
