Google has honored Nigeria with a doodle to celebrate her 60th independence day which happens annually on October 1st.
The tech giant wrote in a blog post: “On this day in 1960, Africa’s most populous nation declared its independence from British colonial rule.
The momentous occasion signified the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria’s 36 states and was marked with fireworks, dancing, and a state banquet.
“Over the years, Independence Day has been an opportunity for Nigerians to showcase their rich and varied culture, from suya (spicy meat skewer) and jollof rice (one-pot tomato rice) to juju music and afrobeat.”
Throwing more light on the design of the doodle, Google said: “The artwork is a nod to Nigeria’s coat of arms— specifically the eagle which represents strength.
“The primary colors of the Doodle are the same as Nigeria’s national colors: green signifying the country’s agricultural wealth and white a marker for unity and peace.”
Doodles are the fun, surprising, and sometimes spontaneous changes that are made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, pioneers, and scientists.
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria!
