BBNaija’s Marvin Achi Becomes Most Followed Ex-Housemate on Instagram, Surpasses Ebuka and Mercy Eke

In a major social media milestone, Big Brother Titans star and fitness enthusiast Marvin Achi has officially emerged as the most followed ex-BBNaija housemate on Instagram, overtaking some of the franchise’s biggest and most influential names.

Marvin, who is also an engineer based in the United States, hit an impressive 4.8 million followers, surpassing Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the iconic BBNaija host, who has 4.5 million, and Mercy Eke, the Season 4 winner, who has 4.4 million.

To mark the occasion, Marvin posted a video of his workout routine on Instagram, subtly celebrating the achievement with fans. While many praised the milestone and congratulated him, some online users expressed skepticism about his rapid follower growth.

Supporters quickly came to Marvin’s defense, pointing out that his fame predates BBNaija, having previously gained global attention through appearances on international reality TV shows like The Circle in the U.S.

A few comments from netizens highlighted this:

• @da_vincyy: “This guy was already famous before Big Brother. He went for a game show called THE CIRCLE. So, no be today.”
• @fifinethebaddie: “He’s been on international shows so yes, he was popular before this!”
• @officialure: “He carried himself so well on the show. The universe shows respect to people who respect themselves.”
• @nji_dekaa: “He copies Ashton’s content. Someone will crack their brain and develop a new idea, your own is to steal and flex it.”
• @sochima1_: “Why is he paying for promotion to say this? Your own Big Brother doesn’t count.”
• @thegram1997: “And being the most followed BBNaija housemate in 2025 is an achievement? What a superficial world.
• @favoritefaithworld: “Why are people hating in his comments section? I really want to know ’cause I just started following him.”

Marvin’s rise reflects the growing global reach of reality TV stars and how platforms like Instagram are now key indicators of celebrity status. Whether one sees it as a superficial feat or a genuine milestone, Marvin Achi has undoubtedly carved a niche for himself in the digital space and he’s not slowing down anytime soon.