Google has unveiled the outcomes of its ‘2023 Year In Search,’ disclosing the most sought-after individuals, celebrity deaths, actors, musicians, song lyrics, trending topics, and more that captured the interest of Nigerians throughout the year.
Google’s ‘Year in Search’ is an annual examination that not only showcases the top trending lists but also highlights what the world explores to see, learn, and engage with.
In Nigeria, the results for this year’s ‘Year in Search’ reveal a heightened interest in entertainment, with Mohbad and Hilda Baci ranking among the top three most searched Nigerian news.
Renowned Nigerian singer Asake claimed the top spot in the category of most searched musicians by Nigerians this year, while the 19-year-old sensation Khalid secured the second position on the list.
Inquiries such as ‘What is fuel subsidy?,’ ‘What is autopsy?,’ ‘What is the meaning of body count?,’ ‘What is the cause of Mohbad’s death?,’ and ‘What is the meaning of IDAN?’ dominated the searches this year.
Concerning high-profile losses, the demise of Mohbad was the most investigated, followed by Murphy Afolabi, Saint Obi, Christian Atsu, and South African rapper AKA, whose murder was captured by CCTV footage.
Other frequently searched questions like ‘Who is the winner of the 2023 presidential election?,’ ‘Who is Mohbad’s wife?,’ and ‘Who is Hakimi?’ exemplify how Nigerians utilized Search to delve deeper into their interests in 2023.
Here’s the full compilation of the trending searches in 2023:
Top 10 most searched Nigerian news
1. Mohbad
2. Nigeria national elections 2023
3. Hilda Baci
4. Mr. Ibu
5. Simon Ekpa
6. Ministerial list
7. Seun Kuti
8. Fuel Subsidy
9. Tribunal judgment
10. Yemi Cardoso
Most Searched People
1. Moyo Lawal
2. Peter Obi
3. Oladips
4. Hilda Baci
5. Mudryk
6. Mr. Ibu
7. Simon Ekpa
8. Sam Larry
9. Anita Brown
10. Esther Raphael
Most Searched International News
1. Inter Miami
2. Al Nassir
3. Ballon d’Or 2023
4. War in Israel and Gaza
5. Gabon Coup
6. Turkey Earthquake
7. Brazil Flood
8. War in Sudan
9. Submarine Implosion
10. Wagner Group
Most Searched Loss
1. Mohbad
2. Murphy Afolabi
3. Saint Obi
4. Christian Atsu
5. AKA
6. Bray Wyatt
7. Don Brymo
8. Costa Titch
9. Tina Turna
10. Matthew Perry
Most Searched Actors
1. Moyo Lawal
2. Empress Njamah
3. Mr. Ibu
4. Nancy Isime
5. Yul Edochie
6. Bimbo Ademoye
7. Maurice Sam
8. Tobi Bakre
9. Ruth Kadiri
10. Olumide Oworu
Most Searched Athletes / Sports People
1. Mudryk
2. Hakimi
3. Declan Rice
4. Caicedo
5. Enzo Fernandez
6. Joao Felix
7. Onana
8. Kai Havertz
9. Mason Mount
10. Wout Weghorst
Most Searched Lyrics
1. Soso lyrics
2. Gwagwalada lyrics
3. Asiwaju lyrics
4. Lonely at the top lyrics
5. Won da mo lyrics
6. Party no dey stop lyrics
7. Sability lyrics
8. Carry me go lyrics
9. Tobechukwu lyrics
10. Reason Omah Lay lyrics
Most Searched Nigerian Singers
1. Asake
2. Khalid
3. Shallipopi
4. Seyi Vibez
5. Kizz Daniel
6. Portable
7. Spyro
8. Boy Spice
9. Odumodublvck
10. Ayra Starr
Most Searched Movies
1. Gangs of Lagos
2. Jagun Jagun
3. Extraction 2
4. Oppenheimer
5. Barbie Movie
6. Fast X
7. John Wick 4
8. Blue Beetle
9. Creed 3
10. Heart of Stone
Most Searched Video Series
1. Shanty Town
2. Alchemy of Souls
3. Alchemy of Souls Season 2
4. Big Brother Titans
5. Top Boy
6. Far from Home
7. Gen V
8. Wura
9. Sex Life
10. King the Land
Most Searched Mobile Devices
1. iPhone 15
2. Tecno Spark 10 Pro
3. Tecno Camon 20
4. Tecno Spark 10
5. Infinix Hot 30i
6. Redmi Note 12
7. Itel A70
8. Itel A40
9. Infinix Note 30 Pro
10. Infinix Smart 8
Most Searched Songs
1. Lonely at the top – Asake
2. Reason – Omah Lay
3. My G – Kizz Daniel
4. Who is your guy – Spyro ft Tiwa Savage
5. Terminator – King Promise
6. Sability – Ayra Starr
7. Asiwaju – Ruga
8. Carry me go – Khalid ft Boy Spyce
9. Ojapiano – KCee
10. Rich till I die – Kizz Daniel
Most Searched ‘What is …
1. What is fuel subsidy
2. What is the meaning of Idan
3. What is autopsy
4. What is the meaning of Idan in Yoruba
5. What is the cause of Mohbad’s death
6. What is the meaning of body count
7. What is the national flower of Nigeria
8. What is BVAS
9. What is Bell’s Palsy
10. What is Cryptic pregnancy
Most Searched ‘Who Is..
1. Who is the winner of 2023 presidential election
2. Who is Mohbad’s wife
3. Who is the governor of Kano state
4. Who is Chelsea’s new coach
5. Who is Hilda Baci
6. Who is Sam Larry
7. Who is Simon Ekpa
8. Who is the governor of Osun State
9. Who is Hakimi
10. Who is the winner of BBN All Stars 2023
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