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Exactly 55 years ago, Nigeria got her independence from colonial rule. Since then, the party hasn’t stopped. We may not have our Utopia yet but we’re getting there. And it feels really good to be free, wouldn’t you agree?

Google joins in on the celebration with a beautiful Doodle. The Doodle is a creative rendition of the Nigerian coat of arms. In it, a “green white green” eagle is seen flying over the major Nigerian confluence – the point where rivers Niger and Benue both meet.

We have Doodler Robinson Wood to thank for such a lovely artistic impression. He also shared early sketches of the Doodle.

early_sketches_by_doodler_robinson_wood

Happy Independence day!

Throwback: Google doodles from previous Independence days

2014

google nigeria doodle 2014

2013

Google nigeria doodle 2013

2010

Google Nigeria doodle 2010

PS: Someone please tell Google that they forgot to redirect Google.ng to the doodle. Thanks.

Ibukun Taiwo Author

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