Late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district of Kogi State at the Senate, and late Liverpool striker, Diogo Jota, have emerged among Nigeria’s 2025 Google search trends.
This was unveiled in Google’s Year in Search report released on Thursday.
The report provides insight into how Nigerians used the internet this year to follow major events, track cultural trends, engage with entertainment, and process moments of national significance.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that Buhari’s death broke Nigeria’s media space. Buhari died in a clinic in London around 4:30 pm on 13 July 2025. He passed away at the age of 82.
Also, Natasha was part of Nigeria’s top 2025 Google search trends. The female lawmaker had several back-and-forths with the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, leading to her suspension for six months.
Her ordeal generated a barrage of reactions from Nigerians, many of whom condemned Akpabio and the Senate for suspending Natasha for six months.
The newly released iPhone 17 topped device-related searches, while budget and mid-range options such as the Tecno Pop 10, Redmi 14C, Tecno Spark 40, and Infinix Note 50 Pro were also highly sought after, reflecting the population’s appetite for both premium and affordable gadgets.
Entertainment trends further shaped the national mood of Nigerians. In this section, gospel hit Oluwatosin (Jesus Is Enough) by Tkeyz featuring Steve Hills was the most searched song, followed by Fido’s Joy Is Coming and Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration With You.
Commenting on Nigeria’s 2025 Google search trends, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Google West Africa, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said, “The 2025 Year in Search is a vibrant reflection of what Nigerians paid attention to. From major headlines and global conflicts to new slang and cooking trends, Nigerians used Search to explore the world around them.”
Below is a detailed breakdown of Nigeria’s 2025 Google search trends across categories:
Nigeria’s 2025 Year in Search Rankings
News & Current Affairs
- Diogo Jota
- Buhari
- Charlie Kirk
- iPhone 17
- Israel–Iran War
- Pope Francis
- Hulk Hogan
- Natasha Akpoti
- Peter Rufai
Personalities (Nigerian)
- Natasha Akpoti
- Eberechi Eze
- Fubara
- Chika Ike
- Mr Eazi
- Kemi Adetiba
- Ajibola Elizabeth
- Hilda Baci
- VDM
- Priscilla Ojo
Personalities (Global)
- Gyokeres
- Garnacho
- Joao Pedro
- Aaron Pierre
- Tyler Perry
- Michele Lamy
- Larry Ellison
- Kim Sae Ron
Personalities (Sports)
- Gyokeres
- Garnacho
- Xavi Simons
- Sesko
- Mbeumo
- Joao Pedro
- Eberechi Eze
- Andre Silva
- Isak
- Noni Madueke
Personalities (Artistes)
- Chika Ike
- Juma Jux
- Mr Eazi
- Kemi Adetiba
- Kim Sae Ron
- Mavo
- Peju Ogunmola
- Teyana Taylor
- Fola
Devices
- iPhone 17
- Tecno Pop 10
- Pop 10
- Straw
- Redmi 14C
- Redmi 15C
- Tecno Spark 40
- Redmi A5
- Infinix Note 50 Pro
- Redmi 15
Viral Losses / Obituaries
- Diogo Jota
- Buhari
- Charlie Kirk
- Pope Francis
- Hulk Hogan
Trending Meanings / Questions
- Achalugo meaning
- Allegedly meaning
- Labubu meaning
- Kelebu meaning
- Demure meaning
- Ozempic meaning
- Sope Purr meaning
- Nepo baby meaning
- Shayla meaning
- Oblee meaning
- Who is Charlie Kirk?
- Who is Seyi Vodi?
- Who is the new pope?
- Who is Tompolo?
- What is Labubu?
- What is a state of emergency?
- What is a war crime?
- What is the meaning of Kelebu?
- Who is Michele Lamy?
- Who is the biggest streamer in Africa?
Recipes
- Pornstar Martini
- Ginger Shot
- Chinchin
- Sausage Roll
- Hummus
- Chickwizz
- Soufflé Pancake
- Lasagna
- Chinese Rice
- Asun Rice
Music Lyrics
- “With You” – Davido ft Omah Lay
- “Oluwatosin”
- “Hope” – XXXTentacion
- “Joy Is Coming” – Fido
- “Favour It Surrounds Me Like a Shield”
- “Arike”
- “Vice City” – XXXTentacion
- “Laho”
- “Shaolin” – Seyi Vibez
- “Day by Day” – Simi ft Kizz Daniel
- Songs
- “Oluwatosin (Jesus Is Enough)” – Tkeyz ft Steve Hills
- “Joy Is Coming” – Fido
- “With You” – Davido ft Omah Lay
- “Laho” – Shallipopi
- “My Darling” – Chella
- “Fun” – Rema
- “Arike”
- “Pity This Boy”
- “Money” – Teni
Series
- Wednesday Season 2
- Squid Game
- To Kill a Monkey
- Squid Game Season 2
- Bon Appétit, Your Majesty
- Koleoso
- Beauty in Black
- Koleoso Part 6
- Wata Shida
- Koleoso Part 7
Movies
- Straw
- Sinners
- Love in Every Word
- G20
- The Gorge
- K-Pop: Demon Hunters
- 28 Years Later
- Fantastic Four
- Final Destination
- Superman 2025
