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Joseph Omotayo

Education: Bachelor of Arts Literature-in-English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife (2012-2016), Google News Initiative (GNI) News Lab Advance digital reporting workshop (2024)

Experience: Critical Literature Review (Head reviewer) 2010-2014, The234Project (Writer) 2016-2017, Coordinator of OAU The234Project Essay contest (2017), Afridiaspora (Chief Reviewer, 2016-2018), Dubawa Fact checking fellow (2022)

Awards: Best editor and writer (Legit.ng, 2020), My Favourite Nigerian Character in a Book Contest (2011), Unoma Azuah’s Edible Bones Book Review Prize (2013)

Joseph Omotayo is a journalist who has been writing on human interest topics since 2019. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. He is the head of Human Interest and Diaspora Desk at Legit. He once worked for Afridiaspora, OlisaTV & CLR. He is a 2022/2023 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking fellow. He can be reached via: joseph.omotayo@corp.legit.ng.

5439 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Lovely wife barbs husband's hair with rechargeable clipper, shows how fine he looks in video

Lovely wife barbs husband's hair with rechargeable clipper, shows how fine he looks in video

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"They've been sending money": Lady shows house her parents abroad are building back home

"They've been sending money": Lady shows house her parents abroad are building back home

People

3 years ago

"He should buy washing machine": Wife shares video of husband washing her clothes at home, stirs reactions

"He should buy washing machine": Wife shares video of husband washing her clothes at home, stirs reactions

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

"Tell your husband sorry, it won't take anything from you": Experienced lady sits friends down, talk to them

"Tell your husband sorry, it won't take anything from you": Experienced lady sits friends down, talk to them

People

3 years ago

Argentina vs Netherlands: Man predicts match to end in 2-2, go into penalties, many ask him to see future

Argentina vs Netherlands: Man predicts match to end in 2-2, go into penalties, many ask him to see future

People

3 years ago

Amazing video captures moment lady took care of goats like babies, gave them food with feeder

Amazing video captures moment lady took care of goats like babies, gave them food with feeder

People

3 years ago

Nigerian mother dresses up baby in fine kiddies clothes & crocs, shares cute video

Nigerian mother dresses up baby in fine kiddies clothes & crocs, shares cute video

People

3 years ago

A woman has shared a video of her kid wearing very fine clothes as she called the girl her husband's main chick. Many people found the daughter so beautiful.

"She even carry lunchbox": Woman surprises house girl, gives her N500 to spend in school, she looks happy

"She even carry lunchbox": Woman surprises house girl, gives her N500 to spend in school, she looks happy

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A girl working as a house maid was surprised by her boss' kindness who gave her N500 instead of the daily N200 she usually takes to school. Many were wowed.

Nigerian man blasts music in Shoprite with Bluetooth speaker, security officer intervenes as lady joins him

Nigerian man blasts music in Shoprite with Bluetooth speaker, security officer intervenes as lady joins him

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian man got many people talking when he entered ShopRite and started blasting music from his Bluetooth speaker. A pretty young lady joined him.

"Already fed up": 24 hours old baby frowns, her facial expression in hospital surprises many

"Already fed up": 24 hours old baby frowns, her facial expression in hospital surprises many

People

3 years ago

A short video of a kid who was just born in 24 hours has got people making funny comments about her facial expression online. The mum said the kid came early.

"He's my Odogwu": Man says father pays his over N10m yearly school fees in Canada, praises him

"He's my Odogwu": Man says father pays his over N10m yearly school fees in Canada, praises him

People

3 years ago

A man whose father has done a lot for by paying his school fees in Canada has publicly come out to praise him. Many people said he is lucky to have such a dad.

Young man sees beautiful hotel waitress, can't resist looking at her, lady quickly closes room door

Young man sees beautiful hotel waitress, can't resist looking at her, lady quickly closes room door

People

3 years ago

A man who was served in a hotel was mesmerised by the beauty of the waitress who gave him water. Many who appreciated her prettiness asked for the hotel name.

Man who looks like Burna Boy rocks his hair, dances to It's Plenty, video stirs massive reactions

Man who looks like Burna Boy rocks his hair, dances to It's Plenty, video stirs massive reactions

People

3 years ago

A man got many TikTokers talking when he dressed up like Burna Boy and moved his body like the Nigerian celebrity. Many said they thought he was the singer.

"My sweet home": Nigerian millionaire shows off beautiful house & expensive Benz, video goes viral

"My sweet home": Nigerian millionaire shows off beautiful house & expensive Benz, video goes viral

People

3 years ago

A Nigerian man shared a video of his achievement online as he showed people the fine house he built. Many who were inspired by him prayed for same blessing.

Boy in school uniform with voice like Akon & Kingston becomes viral sensation, oyinbo man remixes his song

Boy in school uniform with voice like Akon & Kingston becomes viral sensation, oyinbo man remixes his song

People

3 years ago

A boy's melodious voice became a viral sensation after a man remixed it with sweet beats in his studio. He said he is looking for the kid to partner with him.

Joseph Omotayo