The death of Moji Olaiya, an icon in the Nigerian movie industry, arrest of notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike – popularly known as Evans and the engagement of Adesua Etomi to Banky Wellington top this year’s Google search.
The results, which was released earlier today, offer a unique perspective on the year’s major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Nigeria.
In addition to showcasing what people, places, and things were trending around the globe this year, the 2017 Year in Search list also offers insights into what the top trending news moment for Nigerians was in the last 12 months, as well as the new music and movies that got their attention.
Also, this year’s top “What is…” queries included President Buhari’s state of health, JAMB and WAEC results, what a female Hyena is called, what Monkeypox is and Bitcoin.
Meanwhile, this year’s most searched events and stories of interest by Nigerians include symptoms of Monkeypox, political news in other African countries, the IPhone 8 release and celebrity weddings.
Here’s the full list – Year in Search 2017:
Nigeria’s Most Searched People
- Moji Olaiya
- Evans the kidnapper
- Adesua Etomi
- Donald Trump
- Mr. Eazi
- Efe
- JideTinubu
- Olumide Bakare
- Dammy Krane
- Eric Arubayi
Nigeria’s Most Searched Stories and Events
- ASUU Strike
- Moji Olaiya dead
- Monkeypox outbreak
- IPhone 8 / IPhone X Launch
- New president in Gambia
- Adesua and Banky Wedding
- Anambra Elections
- Mayweather vs Mcgregor fight
- Zimbabwe Coup
- Catalonia Referendum
Nigeria’s Most Asked Questions: Ok Google? Who…How…What…
- Is Buhari dead?
- How to check JAMB results
- How to check WAEC results
- What is a female Hyena called?
- What is Monkeypox?
- What is bitcoin?
- What is MMM?
- Who is Bobrisky?
- How to check BVN
- Where is NnamdiKanu now?
Nigeria’s Most Searched-for Songs
- Olamide – Wo
- Davido – Fia
- Davido- Fall
- Patapaa Ft. RasCann – One Corner
- Davido – If
- Runtown – Mad over you
- Kiss Daniel – Yeba
- Tekno – Go
- Mayorkun – Mama
- Tekno Ft. Wizkid – Mama
Nigeria’s Most Searched for Movies/TV Series
- Fast and Furious 8
- Wonder Woman
- Game of Thrones season 7
- Big Brother Naija 2017
- Justice League
- Thor Ragnarok
- Jenifa’s Diary Season 7
- Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
- The Wedding Party
- Better call Saul
Nigeria’s Most Searched Sports People
- Philippe Coutinho
- RomeluLukaku
- TiémouéBakayoko
- Anthony Joshua
- OusmaneDembele
- Floyd Mayweather
- NemanjaMatic
- CheickIsmaëlTiote
- Ivan Perisic
- KylianSanmiMbappe
Nigeria’s Most Searched ‘Near Me’ quieres
- Restaurants near me
- Nail Salon near me
- Clubs near me
- Food near me
- Movies near me
- Jobs near me