It’s no secret that big names on Instagram reap high just by posting sponsored content. Being an influencer comes with its perks, brands will want to tap into your influence to market themselves and/or products. Over the years Instagram, has grown to become the preferred channel to endorse products using quality and enticing photos and videos.
Brands are pumping money into advertising on social media platforms through influencers. At the centre of this all is Instagram, one of the most effective channel to endorse a product and get tangible results. Instagram influencers in Africa are on the rise to take a slice of this lucrative piece of business.
Here are the top 10 highest paid celebrities on Instagram in Africa.
| Rank | Name | Cost per post |
| 1. | Mohamed Salah | $231,000 |
| 2. | Davido Adeleke | $128,300 |
| 3. | Yemi Alade | $88,100 |
| 4. | Funke Akindele Bello | $83,600 |
| 5. | Tiwa Savage | $78,600 |
| 6. | AB de Villiers | $78,200 |
| 7. | Ayodeji Balogun | $77,000 |
| 8. | Mercy Johnson-Okojie | $65,300 |
| 9. | Mercy Aigbe | $61,500 |
| 10. | Candice Swaenpool | $53,200 |
