Afua Hagan
🌍 Making global news make sense 💬 Culture • Politics • Diaspora 💫 Smart takes, no jargon 🙌🏾 Ambassador: @opportunityintluk
21.7K
Followers
7.9K
Following
4.8K
Posts
1.53%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Afua Hagan (@afuathescot) has 21,685 Instagram followers as of October 18, 2026 and 4,764 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on May 26, 2026, a post got 255 likes and 32 comments on average (median 74 likes), an engagement rate of 1.53% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.44%). Over the 164 days we have tracked it, the account gained 2,985 followers (+16.0%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @afuathescot's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Micro |
| Followers | 21,685 |
| Following | 7,937 |
| Posts | 4,764 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Journalist |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 255 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 32 |
| Videos | 7 |
| Photos & carousels | 5 |
| Engagement Rate | 1.53% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @afuathescot's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+3.0K
Net Change
+16.0%
% Change
+18
Avg / Day
164
Days Tracked
65
Data Points
Tracked between May 7, 2026 (18,700 followers) and Oct 18, 2026 (21,685 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21,685 | +55 | |
| 21,630 | +630 | |
| 21,000 | +2,000 | |
| 19,000 | +165 | |
| 18,835 | +127 | |
| 18,708 | +8 | |
| 18,700 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
255
Avg Likes/Post
32
Avg Comments/Post
3.1K
Total Likes
388
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 419 Micro-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 2.48%, middle half 0.94% to 6.0%)
1.53%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.44%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
224
Avg Likes on Videos (7)
298
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (5)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @afuathescot's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 82 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (164 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @afuathescot's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
1,138 likes · 77 comments
4.2× @afuathescot's average post · 14.8× the median post.
"I had a chat with @kayeadamsofficial earlier this week on @bbcscotland about @jamesmcavoyrealdeal comments on racism in Scotland. Read what I said here thanks to this piece in @thetimes 📰🗞️ #broadcaster #journalist #racism"
223 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Friday
Day Posted
7:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 372 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
7
Videos / Reels
5
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @afuathescot
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I had a chat with @kayeadamsofficial earlier this week on @bbcscotland about @j…
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1.1K | 77 | — | view |
| 2 |
On @bbcnews discussing @jeremyclarkson1 disgusting comments on Meghan Markle - …
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936 | 119 | 12.3K | view |
| 3 |
📣 IT’S HERE! 📣
My @tedxkingston talk is finally live on @youtube - here’s just…
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450 | 61 | 2.7K | view |
| 4 |
It’s match day! 🇬🇭
Huge shout out to @nailedbyt.shoreditch for my Black Stars …
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163 | 21 | — | view |
| 5 |
It’s such a joy to be able to celebrate this husband of mine on Father’s Day @l…
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82 | 2 | — | view |
| 6 |
"Within the Labour Party, I don't think there's anyone who really excites me th…
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80 | 86 | 12.2K | view |
| 7 |
The G7 Summit in 20 slides…
Live hits, interviews, press conferences, decipher…
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68 | 11 | — | view |
| 8 |
Missing my Dad this Father’s Day, as I do every day.
Forever my favourite. Wh…
|
40 | 6 | — | view |
| 9 |
Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister – but what happens next? 🤷🏾♀️
Man…
|
32 | 1 | 224 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @afuathescot posts on Instagram
Monday
Peak posting days
7:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @afuathescot publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@afuathescot's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3 | 533 | 1,599 |
| Tuesday | 2 | 175 | 350 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 23 | 46 |
| Thursday | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Friday | 1 | 1,215 | 1,215 |
| Saturday | 1 | 79 | 79 |
| Sunday | 2 | 65 | 130 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @afuathescot's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
372
Avg Caption Chars
254
Median Chars
899
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Long (100+) | 12 | 287 |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 21.7K followers (Micro)
$217 to $434
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @afuathescot
How many followers does @afuathescot have on Instagram?
@afuathescot has 21,685 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Micro-tier group (10K to 50K followers).
What is @afuathescot's Instagram engagement rate?
@afuathescot has an engagement rate of 1.53% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 255 likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.44%.
How much does @afuathescot earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @afuathescot's sponsorship value at $217 to $434 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @afuathescot published on Instagram?
@afuathescot has published 4,764 posts on Instagram.
What is @afuathescot's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 1,138 likes and 77 comments.
How often does @afuathescot post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @afuathescot: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Monday.
How does @afuathescot compare to other Instagram creators?
@afuathescot sits in the Micro-tier group alongside accounts like @hcvityaz, @treasury_cat, @ardexamericas.
Is @afuathescot verified on Instagram?
Yes, @afuathescot is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @afuathescot's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 18, 2026 | Posts analysed May 26, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @afuathescot Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 18 October 2026, posts analysed 26 May 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/afuathescot-instagram-profile-stats/