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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

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Woman who uses TikTok to promote education named best primary school teacher in Lagos state, gets new car

Woman who uses TikTok to promote education named best primary school teacher in Lagos state, gets new car

People

4 years ago

"See energy": Pregnant lady dances in video with fast legwork moves, makes many Nigerians wonder

"See energy": Pregnant lady dances in video with fast legwork moves, makes many Nigerians wonder

People

4 years ago

Black is beautiful: 3 ladies cause stir online as they show off dance moves with class in video

Black is beautiful: 3 ladies cause stir online as they show off dance moves with class in video

People

4 years ago

Nigerian boy who was homeless & living under bridge in Lagos succeeds, becomes model in transformation photos

Nigerian boy who was homeless & living under bridge in Lagos succeeds, becomes model in transformation photos

People

4 years ago

"Bunch of women surrounded in my room": Video of woman whose voice is behind viral TikTok challenge surfaces

"Bunch of women surrounded in my room": Video of woman whose voice is behind viral TikTok challenge surfaces

People

4 years ago

"He's good with kids": Video captures moment barber gives baby haircut, tries hard not to maintain eye contact

"He's good with kids": Video captures moment barber gives baby haircut, tries hard not to maintain eye contact

People

4 years ago

"My mother, you're a giver": Man kneels before kid, prays for her as she sprays him money in funny video

"My mother, you're a giver": Man kneels before kid, prays for her as she sprays him money in funny video

People

4 years ago

A man who works as a comedian was seen in a video praying for a kid who was spraying him money. He jokingly said that the girl will become a better president.

"Why you no carry bucket?" Video shows moment Nigerian lady sees chocolate falling down like water

"Why you no carry bucket?" Video shows moment Nigerian lady sees chocolate falling down like water

People

4 years ago

A young lady's visit to Pelit Chocolate Museum in Turkey has stirred massive reactions on TikTok after she used a spoon to take some chocolate in a viral video.

Not surgery: Transformation video of beautiful Nigerian lady with attractive dimples stirs reactions

Not surgery: Transformation video of beautiful Nigerian lady with attractive dimples stirs reactions

People

4 years ago

A pretty Nigerian lady, Darasimi, got people praising her skin colour after she shared her transformation video online. She impressed many with her wide dimples

Young lady backs her baby abroad, stands gallantly in train as oyinbos seat down in viral video

Young lady backs her baby abroad, stands gallantly in train as oyinbos seat down in viral video

People

4 years ago

A young mother has stirred reactions online after sharing a video showing her backing a baby inside a train. Many wondered why passengers didn't give up a seat.

Young lady shares throwback photos of her and husband when they were dating, they are now married with 1 kid

Young lady shares throwback photos of her and husband when they were dating, they are now married with 1 kid

People

4 years ago

A lady shared how she and her husband met and got dating. She also posted photos of their marriage ceremony and when they had their first kid. Many were wowed.

"I'll miss you, best friend": Lady loses boyfriend to death, shares throwback video of them enjoying together

"I'll miss you, best friend": Lady loses boyfriend to death, shares throwback video of them enjoying together

People

4 years ago

A young lady shared a short video of her and boyfriend before death took him away. They both had fun. Calling him her best friend, she said she will miss him.

3 Nigerians who travelled abroad and were surprised by the working system, 1 bought 2022 Hyundai car

3 Nigerians who travelled abroad and were surprised by the working system, 1 bought 2022 Hyundai car

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian nurse who is working in the UK said that deductions from her salaries are always much. She is one of the people documenting their experiences abroad.

BET Awards 2022: Video shows moment Nigerian lady teaches American Rapper Rick Ross, other celebs pidgin

BET Awards 2022: Video shows moment Nigerian lady teaches American Rapper Rick Ross, other celebs pidgin

People

4 years ago

A Nigerian media personality, Drea Okeke, tried to make some American super stars speak pidgin at the 2022 BET Awards. Chloe Bailey's attempt made people laugh.

"What cream did you use?" Reactions as young lady who used to look black shares transformation video

"What cream did you use?" Reactions as young lady who used to look black shares transformation video

People

4 years ago

A young Nigerian lady went online to share her skin transformation. In a throwback photo, she used to look very dark-skinned. Many wanted to know her cream.

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