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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.

5440 articles published since 08 Jan 2019

Author's articles

"It was grace, I don't have connection": Nigerian man who met Neymar said God did it for him

"It was grace, I don't have connection": Nigerian man who met Neymar said God did it for him

People

3 years ago

No be Lagos be this? 2 Nigerians exchange words on street in London, argue with themselves in Yoruba

No be Lagos be this? 2 Nigerians exchange words on street in London, argue with themselves in Yoruba

People

3 years ago

"Don't use your money to build house, it is not wise" - Man says in video, tells people how to invest

"Don't use your money to build house, it is not wise" - Man says in video, tells people how to invest

People

3 years ago

"My fiance relocated to UK 1 week after he proposed to me": Nigerian lady narrates touching love story

"My fiance relocated to UK 1 week after he proposed to me": Nigerian lady narrates touching love story

People

3 years ago

NFT & crypto traders among 3 young people who built beautiful mansions so far in 2022

NFT & crypto traders among 3 young people who built beautiful mansions so far in 2022

People

3 years ago

Lady who became a house girl at 14 relocates to Dubai to work, saves all her salaries & builds house for mum

Lady who became a house girl at 14 relocates to Dubai to work, saves all her salaries & builds house for mum

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Not every abroad is sweet: Nigerian lady working in Dubai eats noodle from her bunk bed, shares video

Not every abroad is sweet: Nigerian lady working in Dubai eats noodle from her bunk bed, shares video

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian lady working in Dubai has shared many TikTok videos showing people the many realities of an immigrant worker in the popular tourist country.

Man who looks like popular Hollywood character Jack Sparrow begs for money on the street in funny video

Man who looks like popular Hollywood character Jack Sparrow begs for money on the street in funny video

People

3 years ago

A man dressed like Jack Sparrow in a funny video as he went about begging in his costume. People said that his style of begging is thoughtful and creative.

"When your child is a busybody": Mum wearing heels chases daughter for making her fall during TikTok clip

"When your child is a busybody": Mum wearing heels chases daughter for making her fall during TikTok clip

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A Nigerian on TikTok shared a clip where she scolded her baby girl for standing behind her back during a video-making process & caused her to fall in her heels.

"Make sure you marry before you japa": Woman living in UK says couple have it easier abroad

"Make sure you marry before you japa": Woman living in UK says couple have it easier abroad

People

3 years ago

A woman who lives in the UK has said that it is better for Nigerians to get married before relocating abroad. She said that life as a couple is way much easier.

"TikTok doesn't pay anybody, na we dey pay each other": Young man gives examples in video

"TikTok doesn't pay anybody, na we dey pay each other": Young man gives examples in video

People

3 years ago

A young man has gone online to say that TikTok does not pay people like many believed. He revealed that people only get rewarded by users through gifted coins.

"Please enter your secret number": Nigerian lady speaks like voice inside ATM with perfect tone in video

"Please enter your secret number": Nigerian lady speaks like voice inside ATM with perfect tone in video

People

3 years ago

In a clip, a lady spoke like the voice in an ATM with the right tone pitch. Many people praised her for her amazing voiceover skill. She has worked with brands.

"I'm using ASUU strike to work more on my business": Hardworking medical student who makes shoes speaks

"I'm using ASUU strike to work more on my business": Hardworking medical student who makes shoes speaks

People

3 years ago

A young Nigerian student, Goodness Adeosun, who was once recognised by the American govt in California said that the current ASUU strike has really helped her.

"God blessed me with most supportive husband": Nigerian lady praises lover who helps her fry using firewood

"God blessed me with most supportive husband": Nigerian lady praises lover who helps her fry using firewood

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Four photos of a man helping his wife out in the kitchen has stirred massive reactions on social media. The wife said that her husband is a very supportive man.

"Bro sabi pass me": Oyinbo man sings Naira Marley's Soapy song, Nigerians react to his video

"Bro sabi pass me": Oyinbo man sings Naira Marley's Soapy song, Nigerians react to his video

People

3 years ago

A young white man who has a TikTok page where he posts videos showing him singing songs from different countries has done one on Naira Marley's Soapy track.

Joseph Omotayo