Kehinde Wiley
Contemporary Artist
616.1K
Followers
5.1K
Following
370
Posts
4.44%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
This creator ranks 829 out of the 1606 accounts we track. The account holds 616.1K followers, which is 0.8 times the median follower count of our tracked creators. This means the audience size is smaller than the typical creator in our database. Kehinde Wiley maintains a verified profile with 370 total posts and identifies as a contemporary artist. The account sits within the macro tier. Engagement rates for this profile are high because the 4.44% rate clears the 0.94% median mark. The following report details specific audience demographics and content performance.
Account Info
| Account Size | Macro |
| Followers | 616,118 |
| Following | 5,075 |
| Posts | 370 |
| Verified | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 26,224 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 1,118 |
| Videos | 8 |
| Photos | 4 |
| Engagement Rate | 4.44% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @kehindewiley's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+932
Net Change
+0.2%
% Change
+13
Avg / Day
72
Days Tracked
17
Data Points
Tracked between May 6, 2026 (615,000 followers) and Jul 18, 2026 (615,932 followers).
The account stayed nearly flat with only a 0.2% change over 51 days. The count moved from 615.0K to 616.1K followers during this period.
What the trajectory means
The account held its follower count flat with a 0.2% change over the 51 day period. This stable trajectory identifies @kehindewiley as a known quantity for your campaign. The steady daily pace allows for predictable planning and consistent reach during the partnership window.
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
Platform Context
@kehindewiley ranks 113 out of 850 for engagement rate as its performance sits well above the tracked median. This means the account generates more interaction per follower than most others in the corpus. The gap between this creator and the average shows a high level of audience involvement.
The engagement rate of 4.44 percent outperforms the 0.94 percent median to rank 113 out of 850. This indicates an audience that interacts with content much more than usual. High average likes and comment counts show that followers are not just viewing but participating in the community. The disparity between video and photo performance reveals a clear preference for still imagery. Photos earn roughly twenty-six times more engagement than videos. While this suggests a visual preference, the hit rate tells a different story about reach stability. Only 8.3 percent of posts doubled the average engagement while another 8.3 percent quintupled it. This low frequency of outliers means most content performs consistently rather than relying on sporadic spikes to find new viewers. The audience is highly engaged with the primary brand aesthetic but remains concentrated within a core circle. This is an active audience.
26.2K
Avg Likes/Post
1.1K
Avg Comments/Post
314.7K
Total Likes
13.4K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared to Macro tier benchmarks
4.44%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
2.7K
Avg Likes on Videos (8)
73.2K
Avg Likes on Photos (4)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @kehindewiley's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. Spikes indicate viral hits; flat stretches indicate steady content with consistent reach.
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @kehindewiley's single biggest post had going for it — the patterns worth replicating.
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
The standout post achieved 245.3K likes and represents a 54.2x multiplier over the account median. This specific piece maintains a high like to comment ratio of roughly 20 to 1. To replicate this success, prioritize visual impact over text. No caption posts perform best with an average of 129.9K likes. In contrast, long captions of over 100 characters perform worst at only 6.5K likes. This suggests the audience prefers pure imagery without lengthy copy. Use the recurring hashtags #sothebys, #artbasel, #litoeditions, #exclusiveeditions, and #kehindewiley to signal your niche and reach specific art collectors. The account maintains a solid engagement base with an average of 26.2K likes per post. This indicates a loyal following that responds well to high quality visual curation. This account has 616.1K followers.
Top Hashtags
Top Keywords
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 276 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 0.0 posts/week |
Content Mix
8
Videos / Reels
4
Photos
Top Performing Posts
Portrait of Kevin Hart , oil on linen, 72”x96” 2026 thank you @kevinhart4real for a truly fun project, allowing me to d…
Cornelis van Loon (Rodanio Pinas) 2025 Oil on canvas 72 x 54 inches @galerietemplon @artbasel
Celebrating the launch of Triple Portrait of Charles II by Kehinde Wiley. @lito_editions and #ForwardGlobal hosted a pr…
Process as transformation. With Kehinde Wiley, street-cast individuals enter the studio and are reimagined through the …
Expanding access to work by leading international artists, a new curated program of LITO Editions at Sotheby’s kicks of…
Let’s go! “The World Stage” a new video series looking back at over 20 years of a global painting practice. First up……J…
Portrait of Okpemwoya Oreoluwa Eshoe II 2026 Oil on canvas 40 x 32 inches @seankellygallery #artbasel
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @kehindewiley
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No caption
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245.3K | 12.0K | view |
| 2 |
Portrait of Kevin Hart , oil on linen, 72”x96” 2026 thank you @kevinhart4real f…
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31.0K | 586 | view |
| 3 |
Cornelis van Loon (Rodanio Pinas)
2025
Oil on canvas
72 x 54 inches @galerietem…
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9.5K | 101 | view |
| 4 |
Celebrating the launch of Triple Portrait of Charles II by Kehinde Wiley.
@lito…
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7.1K | 108 | view |
| 5 |
Process as transformation.
With Kehinde Wiley, street-cast individuals enter th…
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6.0K | 120 | view |
| 6 |
Expanding access to work by leading international artists, a new curated progra…
|
4.6K | 148 | view |
| 7 |
Let’s go! “The World Stage” a new video series looking back at over 20 years of…
|
3.6K | 172 | view |
| 8 |
No caption
|
2.4K | 52 | view |
| 9 |
Portrait of Okpemwoya Oreoluwa Eshoe II
2026
Oil on canvas
40 x 32 inches @sean…
|
2.1K | 49 | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @kehindewiley posts on Instagram
The account follows an erratic cadence. While the creator ranks in the upper half of the follower list, the lack of consistent output makes scheduling unpredictable. A consistency score of zero indicates a pattern defined by sporadic bursts rather than a reliable schedule. Data shows that content appears in irregular gaps with no established routine beyond very brief streaks. Fresh content lands most frequently on Thursday and Friday at 17:00 UTC. Because the posting rhythm is inconsistent, marketers should not rely on a set calendar for tie-ins. You must monitor the account live to catch active windows rather than planning around a regular cycle. This unpredictability means a campaign would need to be reactive to their sporadic activity.
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Posts / week
6653.6h
Avg gap between posts
Thursday, Friday, Monday
Peak posting days
17:00, 20:00, 15:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @kehindewiley 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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This account posts most often on Thursday and Friday. The busiest time for engagement is 17:00 UTC.
Most Common Words
Frequent caption words across @kehindewiley's recent posts (excludes stopwords)
Best Day of the Week to Post
@kehindewiley's engagement broken down by day of the week
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 2 | 131,012 | 262,024 |
| Thursday | 4 | 3,100 | 12,402 |
| Friday | 4 | 9,223 | 36,891 |
| Saturday | 1 | 9,603 | 9,603 |
| Sunday | 1 | 7,183 | 7,183 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @kehindewiley maintains output
1
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score
Inverse of posting-gap variance
0.4%
Active days
Posted at least once
6653.6h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @kehindewiley's caption length correlates with engagement
83.3%
Posts with Caption
331
Avg Caption Chars
376
Median Chars
646
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 2 | 129.9K |
| Medium (40-100) | 1 | 9.6K |
| Long (100+) | 9 | 6.5K |
The audience rewards posts with no captions the most. These posts reach 129.9K average engagement while long captions result in only 6.5K.
Who This Audience Is
What @kehindewiley's reach and engagement mean for a brand.
The audience size sits below the median for tracked creators on this platform. This suggests a niche reach rather than broad broadcast scale despite the high follower count. The verified status confirms an established presence even without a specified category label. Engagement rates are nearly five times higher than the typical creator average. This indicates that content reaches a highly active group where brand messages land with much more force than on standard accounts of similar size. The discrepancy between low relative rank and high engagement points to a concentrated and reactive follower base. This audience is not passive. It reacts to content at a rate far above the norm for this tier. Based on these metrics, the account fits best within the fine art or gallery representation category.
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count and engagement
Sponsored posts are the primary revenue stream for @kehindewiley based on their current reach. A single post fits into the $4,900 to $9,200 range. Their ranking of 829 places them below the median follower count for this tier. This positioning makes the quoted band a ceiling rather than a starting point for negotiations. Because they sit in the lower half of the peer group, brands can negotiate toward the lower end of the estimate. The engagement rate of 4.44% is very high compared to the 0.94% median. This active participation justifies a premium over basic reach metrics and validates the higher end of the pricing bracket for high-quality interactions. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 616.1K followers (Macro)
$4,929 – $9,242
Industry rate for macro Instagram creators
Key Insights & Takeaways
Key Takeaways
Strengths
- + Verified account with 616.1K followers
- + 4.44% engagement rate beats the 0.94% tracked median
- + Above the 10K threshold where sponsorship deals become viable
Opportunities
- ~ Only 8.3% of recent posts clear 2x the account average, a low hit-rate
Summary
This analysis of @kehindewiley reveals a macro Instagram presence with 616,118 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 4.44%, averaging 26.2K likes per post across 12 analyzed posts. The account holds verified status.
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Start SearchingFrequently Asked Questions About @kehindewiley
How many followers does @kehindewiley have on Instagram?
@kehindewiley has 616,118 followers on Instagram, placing them in the macro creator tier.
What is @kehindewiley's Instagram engagement rate?
@kehindewiley has an engagement rate of 4.44% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 26.2K likes per post.
How much does @kehindewiley earn on Instagram?
Based on industry benchmarks, @kehindewiley's estimated sponsorship value is $4,929 - $9,242 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @kehindewiley published on Instagram?
@kehindewiley has published 370 posts on Instagram.
What is @kehindewiley's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 245,295 likes and 11,981 comments.
How often does @kehindewiley post on Instagram?
@kehindewiley posts approximately 0.0 times per week, with an average gap of 6653.6 hours between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Friday, Monday.
How does @kehindewiley compare to other Instagram creators?
@kehindewiley sits in the Macro creator tier alongside accounts like @elavegan, @fumi_nikaido, @osgemeos.
Is @kehindewiley verified on Instagram?
Yes, @kehindewiley is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @kehindewiley's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Analysis date: May 25, 2026