top 5 followed

The amount of followers a celebrity has on Instagram can be used as currency when negotiating endorsements or even a job on TV or radioΒ 

Having a lot of Instagram followers is a big deal

We are going to list the top 5 most followed Mzansi celebrities on instagram

The 5th spot goes to Media Personality, Pearl Modiadie, she is sitting pretty with 1 Million followers

Nightcap πŸ’‹

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The fourth spot is a tie between a DJ & a Media Personality. DJ Zinhle & Somizi share the spot with a staggering 1.1 million followers

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Chooseday. I choose to be fresh

A photo posted by Somizi (@somizi) on

The third spot is a two way tie between exs Amanda du Pont & Cassper Nyovest, they are both on 1.2 million followers

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A photo posted by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) on

Young CEO

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Chilling at number three are a trio of gorgeous ladies, Bonang Matheba, Boity & Pearl Thusi, they all have 1.3 milion followers on the gram

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New Year Smooches! πŸ’‹πŸŽ‰πŸ’‹πŸŽ‰πŸ’‹ #Hello2017πŸŽ‰ #OwnYourThroneπŸ‘‘

A photo posted by Boitumelo Thulo (@boity) on

πŸ‘‘πŸŽ€ #NYFW

A photo posted by Pearl Thusi (@pearlthusi) on

The queen of instagram is newly engaged TV star Minnie Dlamini with 1.5 million followers

Sunday Chillin 😎

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Image credit: Instagram