You guys know we love supporting all our women of color, dominating it in their respective fields, but we need to highlight some amazing Nigerian women that are killing it on YouTube. Below, we will add links to their YouTube channels and Instagram pages, let us know who is your favorite and if we missed any YouTubers that should’ve been on the list.
1. Jackie Aina
Arguably one of the most famous beauty personalities on YouTube, Jackie Aina has 3.16 million subscribers on youtube and 1.4 million followers on Instagram. She’s done collaborations with huge makeup brands like E.L.F cosmetics, Sigma Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills and more. Click here to check out her YouTube channel.
2. Patricia Bright
With 2.8 million subscribers and 1 million Instagram followers, she is definitely making a name for herself in the beauty world. Currently, she has a bun in the oven and has a toddler named Grace. But she hasn’t let that stop her. She recently collaborated on the beauty product box, Cosmetips. Along with this, she does a review of fashion lines line big names like Zara, H&M and Asos – as well as Rihanna’s new luxury apparel brand, Fenty.
Check out her YouTube channel here
3. Shalom Blac
As a burn survivor, Shalom teaches women that something like this is something to be proud of and not something to hide. Reaching an audience of 1.38 million subscribers on YouTube and 715,000 followers on Instagram. Trying to overcome some fears that she faces, she started a series called #FacingMyFears.
Link to her YouTube channel here
4. Peakmill
In her about page, she says, “Hi, I’m Khadijat! I’m all for anything hair, makeup, and fashion related with a sprinkle of fun and important everyday matters here and there.” With 708,000 Instagram followers and 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube, she makes sure to keep up with them regularly by posting videos as often as she can. Check out her YouTube channel here
Moises is a full-time freelance writer based in New York City. He graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. He reports mainly on arts and culture.