Nigeria’s 5 Most Searched Music Topics on Google in 2026

Google has published the five music-related topics that recorded the highest search interest in Nigeria during the first half of 2026. The list spans local breakout acts, international award ceremonies, and a World Cup collaboration.

Destiny Boy

Searches for street-pop artist Destiny Boy surged in the first half of 2026, driven by his rapid ascent and a string of viral releases. Users looked for information on his background, discography, collaborations, and career trajectory as his audience expanded.

68th Grammy Awards

The 68th Grammy Awards drew high search volumes in Nigeria, with users tracking nominees, winners, and performances. African artists, including Burna Boy, were among the nominees, and Bad Bunny made history at the ceremony.

Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup Performances

Burna Boy and Shakira’s collaboration on the official FIFA World Cup anthem, “Dai Dai,” became a major search topic. They performed the song at the tournament’s opening ceremonies and headlined FIFA’s first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the final.

Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny was another high-interest topic, with searches linked to his Super Bowl halftime show headline performance and his sustained chart and awards success.

“Jogodo” by Wizkid and Asake

The song “Jogodo” by Wizkid and Asake, the lead single from their joint project REAL, Vol. 1, topped charts and broke streaming records, becoming one of Nigeria’s longest-running number-one tracks of the year. Searches focused on lyrics, videos, streaming links, and updates on the collaboration.