Top Things Nigerians Searched For in 2017

Honestly, I can’t believe that 2017 is almost over, the year flew by so fast! But there is no denying that it was quite an eventful year. To show you just how eventful it was (in case you’ve forgotten), Google has revealed the top things Nigerians searched for in 2017.

This time, they covered the most searched people— with the late Moji Olaiya topping the list— Most searched stories, questions, songs, movies, sports, and people. A couple of the results should not be foreign to you if you spend most of your time online.

So, without further ado, check out 2017 year in search for Nigeria.

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

The searches that got me laughing out loud include:

1. What is a female Hyena called?
2. Who is Bobriskky?