Although Google has been celebrating it’s 25th anniversary in recent days, it has found it compelling to project Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day with a doodle.
This is as it announces some of the activities expected to mark the day – including President Bola Tinubu’s broadcast, fun with ‘fiji’ music and jollof.
Google notes thus:
Today’s Doodle celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day! On this day in 1960, the most populous country in Africa officially became a sovereign nation.
Independence Day morning starts with a nationally televised broadcast where the President of Nigeria addresses the general public. In Lagos, a green-and-white crowd gathers to watch the Nigerian Armed Forces perform military maneuvers. Later, many join in on the ceremonial raising of the Nigerian flag, and the cutting of an Independence Day cake.
The rest of the day is filled with bustling energy and upbeat fuji music as Nigerians hang out with friends and family. Plantains and chicken served with jollof rice isn’t just a popular meal — it’s a staple of Independence Day and Nigerian culture. Many take celebrations to the beach to dance and enjoy fireworks.
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.
Google foresees jollof and fuji as it celebrates Nigeria’s Independence with new doodle
