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

"Boundaries": 2-month-old baby dodges dad's kiss several times, funny video makes people laugh

"Boundaries": 2-month-old baby dodges dad's kiss several times, funny video...

People

2 years ago

"Light at end of the tunnel": Man who paid school fees by selling newspapers finally graduates, now in NYSC

"Light at end of the tunnel": Man who paid school fees by selling newspapers...

People

2 years ago

Mum & dad try to spend quality time together, their kids interrupt them in funny video, open room door

Mum & dad try to spend quality time together, their kids interrupt them in funny...

People

2 years ago

"My dad didn't initially want it": Lady becomes flight attendant at 19, shares video and job requirements

"My dad didn't initially want it": Lady becomes flight attendant at 19, shares...

People

2 years ago

"Too wicked": Taxi driver cries after girlfriend of 3 years secretly marries another man, breaks his heart

"Too wicked": Taxi driver cries after girlfriend of 3 years secretly marries...

Wedding

2 years ago

“E fit vex leave the work o”: Nigerian lady sees "iPhone 13" in mechanic’s pocket, expresses surprise

“E fit vex leave the work o”: Nigerian lady sees "iPhone 13" in mechanic’s...

People

2 years ago

"I'm 45, guys don't want to date me": Woman who doesn't look her age searches for loyal partner

"I'm 45, guys don't want to date me": Woman who doesn't look her age searches for loyal partner

People

2 years ago

A woman who does not look her age at all has said that people do not want to date her because she is 45 years old. Many people were amazed by how pretty she is.

"They're bringing the money out": Nigerian lady shares video of bags of naira notes being deposited in bank

"They're bringing the money out": Nigerian lady shares video of bags of naira notes being deposited in bank

People

2 years ago

A young Nigerian lady shared a video of a huge bag of naira notes being deposited in the bank, saying it could be because of the imminent redesign of the naira.

"Sorry dear": Beautiful Nigerian lady cries bitterly in video after boyfriend of 7 years dumped her

"Sorry dear": Beautiful Nigerian lady cries bitterly in video after boyfriend of 7 years dumped her

People

2 years ago

A young pretty lady whose heart was broken by a man after seven years of relationship has gone online to speak and cry about the hurt. Some people consoled her.

"Adopt me now": Couple share transformation video of mansion they built for 2 years, it has swimming pool

"Adopt me now": Couple share transformation video of mansion they built for 2 years, it has swimming pool

People

2 years ago

A beautiful couple has shared the transformation video of their house they worked on for two years. Many people online were amazed by the work invested in it.

"Is that place in Aso Rock?" Rich lady shows off posh cars, jet, conference room in Abuja, video goes viral

"Is that place in Aso Rock?" Rich lady shows off posh cars, jet, conference room in Abuja, video goes viral

People

2 years ago

A short video of a rich kid showing off the wealth she has seen got many Nigerians asking questions. Many people wanted to know if she had access to Aso Rock.

Emmanuella Mayaki: 13-year-old Nigerian genius gains university admission in America, many celebrate her

Emmanuella Mayaki: 13-year-old Nigerian genius gains university admission in America, many celebrate her

People

2 years ago

A 13-year-old teen, Emmanuella, has gained admission into the Mary Baldwin University in America for computer science after demonstrating her brilliance in SAT.

"Not a single one": Mother decorates beautiful venue for child's birthday but nobody came in video

"Not a single one": Mother decorates beautiful venue for child's birthday but nobody came in video

People

2 years ago

A mum was heartbroken after inviting 27 kids to her daughter's third birthday party, but none showed up. Breanna Strong said she wished she was making it up.

"Change their accommodation": Reactions as young man sprays N100 notes on father to mark his birthday

"Change their accommodation": Reactions as young man sprays N100 notes on father to mark his birthday

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young Nigerian man got many people praising him on social media after he celebrated his father's birthday in a very grand style. He sprayed the man money.

"Please be careful o": Nigerian lady babysits beautiful "mad" woman's newborn child, shares touching video

"Please be careful o": Nigerian lady babysits beautiful "mad" woman's newborn child, shares touching video

People

2 years ago

A viral video showing a kind Nigerian lady helping out with a mentally challenged woman to take care of her baby has got many people admiring her selflessness.

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