Nigerians were indeed very active online going by recent facts revealed by google search. You will be surprised at what Nigerians searched about on the internet for the year 2015.
Late Nollywood actor, Muna Obiekwe
Late Nollywood actor who passed away this year, Muna Obiekwe and President Muhammadu Buhari are the two most searched Nigerians in the year 2015.
Also, the xenophobic attacks in South Africa, where foreigners were attacked was the most searched event in Nigeria for the year.
The 2015 federal and state elections were right behind it, while the arrest of Biafra frontier, Nnamdi Kanu, was 3rd on the list.
According to search engine giants, Google.com, the most Searched Event Queries in Nigeria are:
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 searched person, with the winner of the 2015 Presidential Elections, President Muhammad Buhari in second.
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
In the entertainment industry, two YBNL label acts made the top 3 of the most searched artistes, with Olamide at number 1 and Lil Kesh at number 3 while rave of the moment and Woju crooner, Kiss Daniel came second.
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