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U.S. elections, nationwide grid prime Nigerians’ Google search in 2024 

Google on Tuesday launched its 2024 12 months in Seek for Nigeria exhibiting the seek for the U.S. elections, the brand new nationwide anthem, and the nationwide grid are the highest three information searches by Nigerians within the yr.

The report showcases the preferred searches, notable people, actors, musicians, subjects, questions, and different topics that captured Nigerians’ consideration throughout the course of the yr.

“In Nigeria, this yr’s outcomes present a continued curiosity within the political and financial panorama, with searches associated to the US elections, the brand new nationwide anthem, and the nationwide grid topping the information class on this order,” Google acknowledged.

Trending individuals 

In accordance with the report, Nigerians have been additionally inquisitive about personalities like Bobrisky, who led the trending individuals’s checklist this yr.

  • The report additional reveals that the music scene in 2024 was marked by a surge in recognition for artists like Shallipopi and Khaid, who additionally featured prominently within the general personalities checklist.
  • The highest trending track was “”I Don’t Care” by Boy Spyce”, adopted intently by “Ozeba” and “Commas” by Ayra”.
  • Nigerians additionally confirmed a eager curiosity in understanding the lyrics of assorted songs, with “Ogechi lyrics”, “Ozeba lyrics”, and “Omemma by Chandler Moore lyrics” main the searches within the lyrics class.

A mirrored image of Nigerians’ pursuits 

Commenting on the findings, the Communications and Public Affairs Supervisor at Google West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, stated:

“The 2024 12 months in Search provides a singular lens into the questions, pursuits, and conversations that formed the lives of Nigerians this yr. 

“From cultural milestones to urgent considerations, these insights replicate how Search continues to be a priceless instrument for customers to navigate and higher perceive their world”. 

  • The report additional revealed that Nigerians continued to reveal a robust curiosity in leisure with films like “A Tribe Referred to as Judah”, “Treasure In The Sky”, and “Damsel” topping the film charts.
  • The highest TV collection that captured the curiosity of Nigerian netizens included “Supacell”, “My Demon”, and “Queen of Tears”. Within the culinary world, Nigerians explored various recipes with “Pornstar Martini recipe” main the searches.
  • Considerations about private well-being and international occasions have been additionally mirrored in search tendencies.
  • Questions like “How a lot is greenback to naira immediately?”, “Tips on how to get completely outlined curls for African hair?”, and “Who received the US presidential election?” topped the checklist of queries. Nigerians have been curious in regards to the that means of phrases like “demure,” “steeze,” and “pet peeves,” turning to Seek for solutions.

What it’s best to know 

Google’s 12 months in Search is an annual evaluation that reveals the highest trending lists and likewise spotlights what the world searches to see, be taught, and do.

Whereas the U.S. that noticed Donald Trump emerged the brand new American President held in November, President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Might 29 signed into regulation the invoice to revert to Nigeria’s outdated nationwide anthem which was dropped by a army authorities in 1978.

Additionally, many Nigerians took an interest within the nationwide grid because of constant energy failure on account of the grid collapse. In accordance with experiences, the nationwide grid has collapsed greater than 10 instances this yr.


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