Google on Wednesday announced the results of its 2017 Year in Search — major moments and top trends based on searches conducted in Nigeria. The 2017 Year in Search list contains the top trending news moment, music and movies that got the attention of Nigerians as well as the people, places, and things that trended.
The most searched person on Google’s year-end list is Moji Olaiya, who died two months after giving birth. Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a notorious kidnapper better known as Evans, Adesua Etomi and Banky Wellington are also on the list.
During the course of the year, Nigerians used Google for information on the health of President Muhammadu Buhari, JAMB and WAEC results, monkeypox, MMM, Bitcoin, among others.
The full list – Year in Search 2017:
Most searched people
Moji Olaiya
Evans the kidnapper
Adesua Etomi
Donald Trump
Mr. Eazi
Efe
Jide Tinubu
Olumide Bakare
Dammy Krane
Eric Arubayi
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
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 Nnamdi Kanu now?
Most searched-for songs
Olamide – Wo
Davido – Fia
Davido- Fall
Patapaa Ft. Ras Cann – One Corner
Davido – If
Runtown – Mad over you
Kiss Daniel – Yeba
Tekno – Go
Mayorkun – Mama
Tekno Ft. Wizkid – Mama
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
Most searched sports people
Philippe Coutinho
Romelu Lukaku
Tiémoué Bakayoko
Anthony Joshua
Ousmane Dembele
Floyd Mayweather
Nemanja Matic
Cheick Ismaël Tiote
Ivan Perisic
Kylian Sanmi Mbappe
Most searched ‘near me’ queries
Restaurants near me
Nail Salon near me
Clubs near me
Food near me
Movies near me
Jobs near me
