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.

6010 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

Mum complains about daughter who is always attached to her, asks people questions

Mum complains about daughter who is always attached to her, asks people questions

People

a year ago

Nigerian man relocates to Europe, dances after getting job as plate washer

Nigerian man relocates to Europe, dances after getting job as plate washer

People

a year ago

Nigerian man celebrates baby who ushered big blessings into his house, dances with her

Nigerian man celebrates baby who ushered big blessings into his house, dances with her

People

a year ago

Bride dances during rainfall, doesn't allow anything to spoil her joy, Nigerians praise her

Bride dances during rainfall, doesn't allow anything to spoil her joy, Nigerians praise her

Wedding

a year ago

Lady in UK imports palm oil, meat, other food items from Nigeria, regrets after spending over N1m

Lady in UK imports palm oil, meat, other food items from Nigeria, regrets after spending over N1m

People

a year ago

Talented man transforms house to look like truck with 3D painting skill, Nigerians praise him

Talented man transforms house to look like truck with 3D painting skill, Nigerians praise him

People

a year ago

Female corps member in NYSC khaki honours mother for training her since she lost dad

Female corps member in NYSC khaki honours mother for training her since she lost dad

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian lady whose mother singlehandedly supported and paid her school fees all through her university education has returned to honour the woman.

Lady finishes NYSC, goes to dad's grave to honour him, Nigerian react

Lady finishes NYSC, goes to dad's grave to honour him, Nigerian react

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady who missed her late dad marched to his grave and saluted him for everything he had done for her when he was alive. Many got emotional.

Man rewards wife's love and loyalty, buys her 2019 Benz GLC, different cars

Man rewards wife's love and loyalty, buys her 2019 Benz GLC, different cars

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has come online to narrate how her husband blessed her with different cars within seven years. Many ladies who watched her wished to be like her.

Man starts foundation with cement blocks, celebrates before becoming homeowner

Man starts foundation with cement blocks, celebrates before becoming homeowner

People

a year ago

A young man who started his building construction joyously shared a video of the moment he laid his foundation. People said he celebrated too quick.

Quiz: What car suits your personality? Take a short test

Quiz: What car suits your personality? Take a short test

People

a year ago

A car means different things to people. To some, it is a means of transport; to others, it is a thing of class. Take this test to find out which car suits you best.

Quiz: How much do you know about solar electricity?

Quiz: How much do you know about solar electricity?

People

a year ago

Solar electricity is fast becoming an option for many, especially in countries like Nigeria where the cost of fuel is high and national grid supply is poor.

Quiz: Test your car logos knowledge, how much do you know?

Quiz: Test your car logos knowledge, how much do you know?

People

a year ago

Car logos not only identify automobile makers but also the ideas and sweat that went into producing them. Some car logos have become synonymous with class.

Fun Quiz: How old is your soul? Take a simple brain test

Fun Quiz: How old is your soul? Take a simple brain test

People

a year ago

The age of a person's soul says much about that person's personality and response to things. We can't control what happens, but we can define one's reactions.

Young man builds house, uses Gerard stone coated roofing, designs interior like 5-star hotel

Young man builds house, uses Gerard stone coated roofing, designs interior like 5-star hotel

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian man who shared a video of the house he built online has got many people congratulating him on the success. He spent millions of naira on roof.

Joseph Omotayo