Google Nigeria has announced the top searches in Nigeria for the year 2017. They made this known on Wednesday in Lagos when it presented the results of its 2017 Year in Search to the media.
The list offers 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 moments for Nigerians were in the last 12 months, as well as the new music and movies that got their attention.
The most searched person on Google’s year-end list was actress, Moji Olaiya. The sad news of her death two months after being delivered of a baby shook the Nigerian movie industry.
Coming in second place was the notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans. Adesua Etomi was third on the list. While their her wedding to Banky W made it to the Nigeria most searched stories.
This year’s top “What is searches included; President Buhari’s state of health, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and results of the West African Examinations Council, who is Bobrisky what a female Hyena is called
Here’s the full list – Year in Search 2017:
Nigeria’s Most Searched People
1. Moji Olaiya
2. Evans the kidnapper
3. Adesua Etomi
4. Donald Trump
5. Mr. Eazi
6. Efe
7. Jide Tinubu
8. Olumide Bakare
9. Dammy Krane
10. Eric Arubayi
Nigeria’s Most Searched Stories and Events
1. ASUU Strike
2. Moji Olaiya dead
3. Monkeypox outbreak
4. IPhone 8 / IPhone X Launch
5. New president in Gambia
6. Adesua and Banky Wedding
7. Anambra Elections
8. Mayweather vs Mcgregor fight
9. Zimbabwe Coup
10. Catalonia Referendum
Nigeria’s Most Asked Questions: Ok Google? Who…How…What…
1. Is Buhari dead?
2. How to check JAMB results
3. How to check WAEC results
4. What is a female Hyena called?
5. What is Monkeypox?
6. What is bitcoin?
7. What is MMM?
8. Who is Bobrisky?
9. How to check BVN
10. Where is Nnamdi Kanu now?
Nigeria’s Most Searched-for Songs
1. Olamide – Wo
2. Davido – Fia
3. Davido- Fall
4. Patapaa Ft. Ras Cann – One Corner
5. Davido – If
6. Runtown – Mad over you
7. Kiss Daniel – Yeba
8. Tekno – Go
9. Mayorkun – Mama
10. Tekno Ft. Wizkid – Mama
Nigeria’s Most Searched for Movies/TV Series
1. Fast and Furious 8
2. Wonder Woman
3. Game of Thrones season 7
4. Big Brother Naija 2017
5. Justice League
6. Thor Ragnarok
7. Jenifa’s Diary Season 7
8. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
9. The Wedding Party
10. Better call Saul
Nigeria’s Most Searched Sports People
1. Philippe Coutinho
2. Romelu Lukaku
3. Tiémoué Bakayoko
4. Anthony Joshua
5. Ousmane Dembele
6. Floyd Mayweather
7. Nemanja Matic
8. Cheick Ismaël Tiote
9. Ivan Perisic
10. Kylian Sanmi Mbappe
Nigeria’s Most Searched ‘Near Me’ queries
1. Restaurants near me
2. Nail Salon near me
3. Clubs near me
4. Food near me
5. Movies near me
6. Jobs near me