#arewa — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 17.6M total posts and 3.7K new posts daily, #arewa is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.3K likes and 63 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #arewa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#abuja	17.6M	3.7K	2.3K	100	54
#kano	4.1M	964	2.1K	100	64
#kaduna	3.2M	653	2.8K	100	96
#arewapeople	1.5M	176	924	100	48
#nigeria	22.6M	4.5K	2.6K	100	54

Related Hashtags to #arewa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#lagos	26.4M	6.0K	3.3K	100	66
#arewaweddings	1.7M	445	1.6K	100	58
#hausa	621.1K	119	2.6K	91	62
#fashion	1.2B	115.7K	28.0K	100	62
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	1.1K	100	39

Similar Hashtags to #arewa

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#arewaweddings	1.7M	445	1.6K	100	58
#arewapeople	1.5M	176	924	100	48
#arewafamily	530.5K	54	1.9K	54	54
#arewawedding	553.2K	109	5.0K	89	62
#arewabride	643.6K	14	854	27	36

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #arewa on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #arewa has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #arewa alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #arewa with #lagos, #arewaweddings, #hausa for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #arewa on Instagram?

#arewa has 17.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 3.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #arewa receives 2.3K likes and 63 comments.

Is #arewa a good hashtag to use?

#arewa has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 54/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #arewa?

The best hashtags to use with #arewa include: #lagos, #arewaweddings, #hausa, #fashion, #explore. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-06. Learn about our editorial process →

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