As the year gradually winds down, we bring you the top most searched events and happenings on Google in 2015. As we know, a lot happened this year from our celebs to the general elections including sports and our musicians. Just sit, relax and read through as we bring you mind boggling happenings.
2016 is around the corner, party gently and celebrate wisely. May we all be alive to witness a happy and fruitful 2016.
The xenophobic attacks in South Africa, where non-South Africans were attacked was the most searched event in Nigeria for the year, with the 2015 federal and state elections right behind it. The arrest of Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, was 3rd on the list.
Most Searched Event Queries in Nigeria
1. Xenophobia in South Africa
2. Elections
3. Nnamdi Kanu Arrest
4. Under 17 World Cup
5. Charlie Hebdo Attack
6. Mayweather Vs Pacquiao
7. Muna Obiekwe Dead
8. Ooni of Ife Dead
9. Lara Fortes and Oshiomhole Wedding
10. Diezani Alison Madueke Arrest
Late Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe, who died from kidney complications early in the year, was named most search person, with the winner of the 2015 Presidential Elections, President Muhammad Buhari in second. A collapse at a brothel and a subsequent miraculous road to recovery put former NBA star Lamar Odom in the spotlight, and he grabbed the 3rd spot.
Top Trending Persons in Nigeria
1. Muna Obiekwe
2. Muhammadu Buhari
3. Lamar Odom
4. Bruce Jenner
5. Bobbi Kristina
6. Nnamdi Kanu
7. Bukola Saraki
8. Jidenna
9. Kiss Daniel
10. Attahiru Jega
It was a good year for YBNL, as two of the label’s acts made the top 3 of the most searched artistes, with Olamide at number 1 and Lil Kesh at number 3. Between them was breakout star Kiss Daniel, ranking second on the list.
Top Trending Musicians in Nigeria
1. Olamide
2. Kiss Daniel
3. Lil Kesh
4. Phyno
5. Falz
6. Flavour
7. Iyanya
8. Timi Dakolo
9. Don Jazzy
10. Chidinma
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