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 has been writing for the human interest desk since 2019 and is currently the head of the desk. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Literature in English in 2016. 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.

6165 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

"Proof of his love & grace": Nigerian man bags first class despite losing dad, grandma days before final exams

"Proof of his love & grace": Nigerian man bags first class despite losing dad, g...

People

2 years ago

"I did it": Mum and dad kiss in kid's presence, she smiles, hugs her parent tight in video

"I did it": Mum and dad kiss in kid's presence, she smiles, hugs her parent tigh...

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

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 lo...

Family and Relationships

2 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 b...

People

2 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 clothe...

Family and Relationships

2 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 sit...

People

2 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

2 years ago

A man who predicted the match between Argentina and Netherlands has got people asking him things about the future. Many regretted not seeing his post earlier.

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

2 years ago

A group of kids started following a lady around days after she was feeding them. When their mother died, the goats were helpless as she came to their rescue.

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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

"Thank you": Humble lady honours & bows to brother who quit school so she can become a graduate

"Thank you": Humble lady honours & bows to brother who quit school so she can become a graduate

People

2 years ago

A young woman who graduated from Rajabhat University in the southern Thai province of Nakhon Sri Thammarat knelt and bowed before her brother to appreciate 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

2 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

2 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

2 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.

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