As 2019 comes to an end, we are taking a look at 10 social media accounts that have been worth following since the year began. The list comprises various individuals who have been doing exceptionally in their respective industries and have proved resourceful in one way or the other.
From young tech genius Basil Okpara to lifestyle blogger Cassie Daves, here are 10 social media accounts that have been worth following in 2019.
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Kuyet Bamai
There are a lot of stylish young men in Nigeria but one that stands out is the Northern-Nigerian fashionista Kuyet Bamai. Based in Abuja, Kuyet Bamai has managed to captivate thousands of people around the country with his stylish outfits. He is a fashion and lifestyle blogger, photographer, social media strategist, and content curator. His style comprises Northern fashion as well as other exotic fashion styles. With over 130000 followers on Instagram and his awards as a blogger, Kuyet undeniably deserves a spot on our list of “Top 10 2019 Social Media Accounts To Follow”.
DJ Cuppy
When it comes to disk jockeys in Nigeria, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy stands out not just for being Femi Otedola’s daughter but also for her die-hard attitude and ability to stun the Nigerian audience with catchy tunes.
Since she started her career as a DJ a few years ago, Cuppy has taken Nigeria by storm and she has easily become the most popular female DJ in the country.
She recently launched her music career and she is gradually growing on the Nigerian audience.
Burna Boy
2019 was indeed Burna Boy’s year. Towards the end of 2018, he released a series of hit songs that solidified his reputation as an A-list artist and earned him international recognition.
To top it all off, he reigned supreme in 2019, releasing hit after hit and collaborating with Zlatan Ibile on the sensational song “Killing Dem”, which served to further increase his fanbase.
He is truly the artist of the year as he has won several awards in different categories including the BET Award for Best International Act (2019), The Headies Award for Song of the Year (2019, The Headies Award for Artiste for the Year (2019) and more. He also appeared on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 List 2019 | Creatives Category.
https://www.instagram.com/burnaboygram/
Basil Okpara Jr.
At the young age of 9, Basil Okpara Jr. has built over 30 mobile games using a free programming language called Scratch. The child prodigy in him came alive after his father cautioned him for overindulging in games
In his father’s words: “Instead of playing these games, why don’t you build your own so that other kids can play.”
Since then, young Basil has not looked back in his quest to build games that other kids of his age can play. He makes this list for being one of Nigeria’s most innovative young minds in 2019.
Evans Akanno
Founder and CEO of Cregital, Evans Akanno, was one of the individuals that made Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list | Technology Category. A self-taught graphic-designer, Evans founded Cregital, a creative and digital platform, in 2015 and is on the path to making it the biggest creative digital agency in Africa.
The company has received many accolades and garnered an impressive clientele including Zenith Bank, Maliyo, Africa Magic, Tizeti, and Social Media Week.
Tarebi Alebiosu
Tarebi Alebiosu is one of the inspiring women doing exploits in the Nigerian tech space. She found interest in computers from a young age and took the technology route with the guidance of her tech enthusiast father.
She is the founder of Yoke Solutions Limited, a company that hs provided tech solutions over 200 organizations including the Lagos State Government. Tarebi is also the founder of Ytrivia, the first live trivia gaming app in West Africa.
This year, she was among the women featured on Tech Cabal’s Tech Women Lagos portrait series which recognized women making an impact in Nigeria’s tech space.
Jason Njoku
Founder of iRokoTV, Jason Njoku, needs no introduction when it comes to his influence in the tech space. Thanks to him, Africa is home to an indigenous streaming service with over 5000 movies in its catalogue.
With a passion to build tech startups, Jason launched Spark.ng in 2013, which has catered to several startups like Hotels.ng, Paystack, Tolet.com.ng, Ogaventure, Drinks.ng, and more.
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Tonye Barimalaa
In a world where information is readily accessible via the internet, it is only normal that people would want to learn simple ways of doing this by themselves at home instead of employing the services of professionals. This is where individuals like Tonye Barimalaa come in. Tonye is a blogger and content strategist who is an authority when it comes to DIY in Nigeria. On her blog and social media page, Tonye shares useful DIY tips spanning across recipes, beauty, style, travel, and more.
Cassie Daves
A medical doctor, fashionista, and a lifestyle blogger, Cassie Daves uses the medium of blogging to express herself and provide helpful lifestyle tips to readers. Her blog is a lifestyle one in every sense of the word and it is a resourceful website for newbie bloggers who are looking to plan their content the right way.
Lost In Lagos
If you’re Lost in Lagos with no clue on what no clue of what to do, then you’ve found your answer. Lost In Lagos is a social media account that gives you an idea of all the fun activities taking place in your neighbourhood. Whether you’re a Lagosian or non-Lagosian, this page will benefit you in your quest for buzz and fun.
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