Instagram is a hugely important social media tool in the modern world. From celebrities to businesses, it’s a platform that can offer a great deal of exposure and enable further growth, given its far-reaching appeal and massive amount of monthly users.
In particular, celebrities from sports like cricket and entertaining television shows such as DiepCity use Instagram, with many offering a great deal of entertainment alongside providing us with a glimpse into the lifestyle of a celebrity.
After all, the vast majority of people would like to sample a taste of the high life.
Instagram, alongside other social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok, enables us to follow famous faces as they attend red carpet events and drive expensive cars. While the rest of us are exploring gaming opportunities such as playing live dealer blackjack and riding around in taxis, many of Instagram’s most famous celebrities are attending high-end casino resorts in the flesh and driving around in Lamborghini’s.
Alongside this, they might share inspirational quotes, funny jokes, take you on a backstage journey via Instagram Live, and a wide range of other appealing content. But with so many celebrities out there, who is worth following in 2022? Let’s take a look at some of South Africa’s best options below.
Cassper Nyovest – 5.5 million followers
With 5.5 million people hanging on his every word and listening out for every new beat, Cassper Nyovest is a rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur and record producer with plenty to offer to his Instagram following. From moments with his child to regular promotions around his up and coming gigs, Cassper Nyovest is well worth a follow.
Boity Thulo – 5.5 million followers
An entrepreneur and musician with a following of around 5.5 million followers at the time of writing, Boity Thulo is a multi-talented personality with plenty to offer on Instagram. Also working as a television host, rapper and model, Thulo is a leading influencer in South Africa and someone who is followed by a variety of people, both young and old.
AKA – 3.2 mullion followers
With 3.2 million music lovers behind him, AKA is one of the most talented rappers and music producers in the game. Offering an insight into a musician’s life, perhaps with some images of his latest work or though the sharing of some promotional material, AKA is worth following, especially if you’re a fan of his music.
AB de Villiers – 17 million followers
An icon from the sport of cricket, AB de Villiers has been named one of the five Wisden cricketers of the decade and is an undoubted South African sporting legend. Alongside sharing opinions on cricket and a variety of other material surrounding the sport, de Villiers regularly posts material from his childhood, on fatherhood, relationships, and food.
Bonang Matheba – 4.6 million followers
One of South Africa’s much-loved television personalities and a lady who was named in Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Powerful Women in 2020, Bonang Matheba is an instantly recognisable voice in South Africa. With a solid following already behind her, Matheba shares images and videos around her daily routine, her days out, and her latest television jobs.
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DJ Zinhle – 4.5 million followers
A renowned DJ, producer and media personality, DJ Zinhle rose to fame after smashing it as a resident DJ on the popular youth dance show, Jika Majika. Giving her 4.5 million followers a glimpse into some unmissable events and popular parties, she is a personality who is prominent on South Africa’s Instagram scene.
Other celebrities worth following include Thembi Seete, Faf du Plessis, Terry Pheto, Emtee, and Black Coffee.
