If you’re looking for motivation, insights, and advice to improve your health and wellness, Nigeria’s best health influencers have plenty to offer.
These influencers are not only experts in their professions, but also advocates for health education and awareness, using their platforms to encourage healthier living.
Here are Nigeria’s top ten health influencers who are positively impacting their communities and beyond:
1. Débbo Africa
Dr. Zara Modibbo and Dr. Aisha Wanka founded Débbo Africa, a healthcare platform that focuses on cancer, sexual and reproductive health, and infectious illnesses.
The program intends to address the healthcare gap for African women by offering virtual consultations and specialized testing.
With their significant medical experience, the creators empower women via education and health awareness, spreading essential health information via Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.
2. Aproko Doctor
Egemba Chinonso Fidelis, often known as Aproko Doctor, is a health influencer and doctor who uses comedy and narrative to simplify complex medical topics.
He shares health tips and guidance on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter (X), ensuring that Nigerians have access to healthcare knowledge.
Aproko Doctor is also the founder of the non-profit Healthy Brands and the 100K Club, which help Nigerians in need of medical care.
3. Flying Doctor (Dr. Ola Brown)
Dr. Ola Brown, often known as the Flying Doctor, is a British-Nigerian doctor and entrepreneur who established Flying Doctors Nigeria, West Africa’s first air ambulance service.
Inspired by a personal tragedy, she is committed to expanding healthcare access in distant communities. She also promotes better healthcare on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.
4. Dr. Kelechi Okoro (Healthertainer)
Dr. Kelechi Okoro is the creator of the non-profit Heal For Africa Initiative, which promotes health education and awareness.
She uses social media under her “Healthertainer” brand to give health recommendations and raise awareness about various health issues.
Dr. Okoro uses Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to engage her audience with critical health information.
5. Dr. Olawale Ogunlana
Dr. Olawale Ogunlana is a health-tech influencer and the director of Deep Knowledge Philanthropy. As a medical practitioner, he dispels fallacies about family planning, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS on Instagram and Twitter.
He also co-founded The 100K Club, which assists vulnerable Nigerians during medical emergencies.
6. Dr. Ify Aniebo RV
Dr. Ify Aniebo RV is a molecular geneticist and entrepreneur dedicated to finding remedies for diseases such as malaria. She promotes more women in science with her program, Afroscientric.
Dr. Aniebo is also a health educator who engages her followers on social media platforms like Twitter with humor and storytelling.
7. Dr. Ayodele Renner
Dr. Ayodele Renner is a pediatrician who teaches parents and caregivers about child health through his “Noisy Naija Paediatrician” brand.
He uses Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to spread health information, debunk myths, and support child development and well-being.
8. Nurudeen Shotayo
Nurudeen Shotayo, commonly known as the First Doctor, uses social media to educate Nigerians about health and dispel common myths.
His simple and engaging style conveys health messages through visuals, animations, and quizzes. He is active on Instagram and Twitter, making complex health information simple to understand.
9. Dr. Farouk Jega
Dr. Farouk Jega is the director of Pathfinder International in Nigeria, which promotes sexual and reproductive health.
He oversees a number of health programs targeted at promoting women’s health and combating gender-based violence. Dr. Jega promotes his advocacy efforts on Twitter and LinkedIn, reaching a large audience.
10. Dr. Bearded Sina
Ajidahun Olusina, commonly known as Dr. Bearded Sina, is an internal medicine expert who utilizes humor and skits to convey health advice and dispel falsehoods.
His engaging style has earned him numerous accolades, including the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award for Social Media Personality of the Year. He’s active on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
