These are the 8 most searched personalities in Ghana in 2017 according to Google

From new releases, to scandals, to the sad passing of some of Ghana’s icons, 2017 has been an eventful year with its highs and lows.

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However, there are some personalities whose name dominated the headlines since January 2017, and by the search trends on Google, it seems Ghanaians wanted to know more and more about them.

These are eight personalities Ghanaians searched for the most on Google:

1. Afia Schwarzenegger. This of course comes as no surprise. Afia Schwar’s marriage scandal and how she rose above it all nearly broke Ghana’s internet this year.

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2. Ebony. The dancehall artiste swooped in one act and has since become the hottest topic on everyone’s lips.

3. Medikal. Hiplife artiste Medikal also caused a stir with new music this year, and his relationship with Deborah Vanessa got Ghanaians on social media talking

4. KABA. The death of the Asempa FM presenter was a big blow to Ghanaians at home and abroad. His funeral is slated to take place on December 16.

5. Yahya Jammeh. The Gambian ex-leader who held the country hostage after the elections earlier this year, was a hot debate topic among Ghanaian political pundits across all platforms.

6. Nana Addo. The President of Ghana’s recent comment on the issue of homosexuality in Ghana, Free SHS and the size of his government are just a few of the reasons why he was among the most searched personalities in Ghana.

7. Major Mahama. The incident that shook the nation to its core, the death of the army officer through a horrific mob attack was one of the biggest lows Ghana faced this year. It caused massive public outrage and raised questions about the issue of mob action in Ghana.

8. Christopher Opoku. One of Ghana’s noted sports journalist passed away earlier this year, leaving a sad void in the media industry.

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